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Blythe Academy

100 Blythe Drive
Greenville, SC 29605
Telephone: (864) 355-4400
Fax: (864) 355-4412
Blythe Academy Website

Grades: K (4 Year Olds) - 5th Grade

Enrollment: 861

School Location: 100 Blythe Drive

Directions to Blythe Academy

Principal: Steven Sokohl
Email: ssokohl@greenville.k12.sc.us

Awards and Honors

  • SC Palmetto’s Finest Finalist, 2019
  • National PTA Parent Involvement School of Excellence Certification 2018-2020
  • International Spanish Academy Elementary School of the Year 2013
  • Palmetto Gold Awards:
    • Palmetto Gold 2006-2007; 2005-2006; 2004-2005, 2011-2012, 2012-13, 2013-14; 2014-2015
    • Palmetto Silver Award 2008-2009, 2010-2011
  • Chick-Fil-A Core Essentials Award Winner; 2007-08
  • Black Heritage Bowl, District Winner; 2008-09; 2007-08; 2003-2004; 2000-2001; 1999-2000
  • International Spanish Academy Endorsement; 2006
  • Memorandum of Understanding Participant, Claremont, France, 2006-2007
  • Saluting Student Success Award from SC School Board Association for Partial Language Immersion Program, 2002
  • Magnet Schools of American Merit Award, 2001
  • Exemplary Writing Program Award Winner, 2000-2001, 2016
  • SCIRA Honor Reading School, 1999-2000
  • National PTA Parent Involvement School of Excellence Certification; 2007-2010 and 2004-2007
  • South Carolina PTA Legislative Advocacy Award of Excellence; 2008-09
  • South Carolina PTA Membership Awards
    • 100% Membership 2008-2009; 2007-2008
    • Platinum Palmetto Association Award 2008-2009
  • Outstanding Southwest PTA Unit of the Year Award; 2005-06
  • Riley School Improvement Council Honorable Mention Award recognition, 2006, 2012
  • Best of the Web Award, 2010
  • National Finalist for International Spanish Academy of the Year 2011, 2012
  • Safe Kids School 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015
  • Healthy Schools Awards, 2012, 2014, 2016, 2019
  • School Safety Award, 2014
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For a closer look...

For more in-depth information on this school including programs, course offerings, extracurricular activities, and more - visit www.greenville.k12.sc.us/blythe/

If you would like information about the School Report Card rating, visit the State Department of Education Website, screportcards.com.

For more information, call INFOLine at 864-355-3100, visit our website at www.greenville.k12.sc.us.

*Note: School Information is Revised Annually by October 15.
Blythe Academy

Facilities

New facility, 2003 • Building capacity of 1000 students; 111,920 square feet • Media Center • Science Lab • Computer Lab. Two Laptop Labs • Gymnasium, Art & Music rooms • Health Clinic • Cafetorium • Computers networked in Grade 1 - 5 classrooms • Playground

Faculty Profile

  • Administrators: 2
  • Teachers/Professional Staff: 65
  • Support Staff: 36

Outstanding Features/Programs

  • Foreign Language Immersion Program in Spanish and French
  • Spanish Immersion in 4K – Grade 5
  • French Immersion in 5K – Grade 5
  • Spanish FLES (Foreign Language in the Elementary School) in Grades 1-5
  • Student Council; grades 4-5
  • Grade 5 Leadership Positions include Journalism Team, Safety Patrol, Library Cadets, Yearbook Team
  • School-wide, student reading incentive program
  • Book fairs
  • Author visits
  • Guidance sponsored Parent Workshops
  • Permanent Art Gallery of framed student art work
  • BUG (Bringing Up Grades) Club
  • Kids Heart Challenge
  • Garden Club/Green Team
  • Just Say No Activities
  • PTA Events: Blythe Blast; Family Fun Night; Parent Workshops
  • Extended Day Program
  • Study Buddies Volunteer Tutorial
  • Mentor Greenville
  • Culture Club
  • Math Club