Spartanburg School District Three

We are proud to announce Spartanburg School District Three's 2026 Hall of Fame Class!

The second-ever class in the D3 Hall of Fame features three individuals who have made outstanding contributions throughout Spartanburg County, and the state of South Carolina.

A graduate of Cowpens High School, Mr. Henry Giles, Jr., dedicated 50 years to Spartanburg Community College, serving as its sixth president and playing a pivotal role in advancing education, workforce development, and economic growth throughout the Upstate. His commitment to Spartanburg County extended beyond SCC, including service on the East Spartanburg Leadership Council and numerous civic organizations. In recognition of his extraordinary contributions, Mr. Giles received South Carolina’s Order of the Palmetto, the state’s highest civilian award. After his retirement in 2020, SCC's main campus was named in his honor.

A graduate of Pacolet High School, The Honorable Bruce Littlejohn distinguished himself through a remarkable career in public service, serving in the South Carolina House of Representatives, as Speaker of the House, and ultimately as Chief Justice of the South Carolina Supreme Court. Throughout his 39-year judicial career, he championed judicial reform and helped strengthen standards for attorneys across the state. His outstanding contributions to South Carolina were recognized with numerous honors, including the Order of the Palmetto, the state’s highest civilian award. In addition to his judicial service, Chief Justice Littlejohn authored five books.

Dr. Ann White dedicated 25 years to Spartanburg County School District Three, where she served as a School Library Media Specialist, Director of Media and Public Information Services, and Assistant Superintendent. Dr. White demonstrated visionary leadership, integrity, and dedication to D3 students and staff. She transformed the district’s libraries and media programs and earned national recognition for innovative programs and initiatives such as SPIRIT and Grand Citizens Day, which strengthened the connection between D3 schools and our communities.

A ceremony honoring Mr. Giles, The Honorable Bruce Littlejohn, and Dr. White as members of the D3 Hall of Fame will take place during a Broome High School varsity basketball game. We will share more information in the near future.

We look forward to celebrating these outstanding individuals and recognizing their contributions!

Clifdale Middle students and staff honored veterans today during the school's Veterans Day program. The program featured choral and band performances, along with a special message from Staff Sergeant Matthew Spencer, a 2012 Broome High School graduate.

SSG Spencer shared his experiences serving our country, including two overseas deployments. He currently serves as a Drill Sergeant in the United States Army.

Thank you, SSG Spencer, for taking the time to speak with our students and for your service to our country. We extend our sincere gratitude to all veterans who have served our country. Thank you for your service.

Spartanburg School District Three schools will be closed Monday, November 2, and Tuesday, November 3.

We hope you have a happy and safe weekend!

Our final round of Christmas Assistance applications is less than two weeks away!

Families with students in Spartanburg School District Three who would like to request assistance for Christmas are invited to complete an application. Please refer to the flyer for additional information!

This week at our Board of Trustees meeting, we had the opportunity to celebrate several outstanding accomplishments across our district!

First, we recognized four students who earned a perfect score in one subject on the 2025-26 SC READY assessments!

Congratulations to:
McKenna Breitenbach (ELA)
Naima Chavez (ELA)
Hudson Grigg (Math)
Faith McCullough (Math)

We also celebrated three members of the D3 Board of Trustees who recently advanced to the next level of the South Carolina School Board Association’s Boardmanship Institute!

The Boardmanship Institute is a professional development and recognition program that helps school board members strengthen their knowledge of school governance, education policy, legal responsibilities, and school leadership.

Congratulations to:
Trustee Meg Cheshier
Trustee Sam Dawson
Trustee Sarah Dunn

Congratulations to Heavy Haul Solutions, our Daniel Morgan Technology Center (DMTC) Business Partner of the Month!

Heavy Haul Solutions has demonstrated a strong commitment to developing the next generation of professionals by hiring two Work-Based Learning (WBL) students this summer. Additionally, Heavy Haul's owner, Mr. Igor Tekmenzhi, was an early member of DMTC's Advisory Committee. DMTC appreciates Mr. Tekmenzhi and Heavy Haul Solutions for their partnership and work in creating meaningful career opportunities for our students!

We then had the opportunity to celebrate our incredible school leaders! October is Principals Appreciation Month, and we are so grateful for our principals. They work hard every day to make sure our students and staff have the best possible opportunities to succeed. Thank you for all that you do to make a difference in our schools!

We then had the chance to share the results of the South Carolina School Report Card ratings!

The 2025-26 South Carolina School Report Card highlights outstanding achievement across our schools!

Every D3 school earned an overall rating of Excellent or Good!

Cannons Elementary School, Cowpens Elementary School, and Clifdale Middle earned an Excellent rating, while Pacolet Elementary School and Broome High School earned a Good rating. 

Pacolet Elementary and Cannons Elementary earned an Excellent rating in Academic Achievement. Cowpens Elementary and Clifdale Middle earned an Excellent rating in Student Progress.

Broome High School earned Excellent ratings in both Graduation Rate and College & Career Readiness. In all, 86.7% of Broome High School students were college-or-career-ready, well above the state average of 78.9%. The Class of 2026 also earned more than $5 million in scholarship awards!

Additionally, Schooldigger.com ranked Spartanburg School District Three the 10th highest-performing school district in South Carolina out of 75 districts!

We are proud of students, staff, school administrators, and D3 Instructional Team for their hard work in achieving these outstanding results!

We have so much to be proud of in D3! Congratulations to all!

A new chapter for Broome High School! 🚧

This morning, we officially broke ground on Broome High School's state-of-the-art weight room facility! The 6,000-square-foot facility will feature 24 weight stations, providing students with additional space and equipment to support strength training and athletic performance.

The celebration comes during as Broome High School marks its 50th year. In addition to the weight room, the project will include 76 parking spaces. The facility will be ready for the 2027-28 school year!

We are grateful to our Board of Trustees and the D3 community for their support and investment in our students!

Thanks to Harper General Contractors and McMillan Pazdan Smith Architecture for helping bring this facility to life!