Announcements

Inclement Weather

With the winter months upon us, please know where to find the district's policies concerning winter weather closings, delays, etc.

Inclement Weather

****In the event that Greenville County Schools issues an e-Learning day, please follow schedule below. (posted Feb 1, 2026)

Upcoming Events

Access Testing All Multilingual students must take required ACCESS testing until they achieve a composite score of 4.4. Students are tested in four domains: Listening, Reading, Speaking and Writing. This year's testing will begin in January.  ACCESS Testing Schedule 2026

International Day Volunteers Needed -  March 25, 2026 The day runs 9:00am-3:00 pm. Partial Day volunteers are welcome. Help is needed for:

1. display set ups and sharing home cultures from Asia and Oceania.
2. community members to share time and talents (musicians, dancers, speakers)
3. set up, running activities, and cleaning up
4. donations of food items and supplies

Additional questions? Kristin Medlin 864.355.1423

International Day Volunteer Sign Up       International Day Flyer

High School Curriculum Nights- Rising 9th grade parents, make plans to visit your zoned high school on their curriculum night. They will provide insight on how to best register your student for their high school courses. 

• Woodmont- Feb 5
• Wade Hampton- Feb 12
• JL Mann-Feb 18
• Southside- Feb 19
• Hillcrest- Feb 19

Coffee with Counselors- This session is for current 6th and 7th grade parents interested in learning about upcoming registr-ation. Friday, Feb 6 9:00-9:45  Coffee with Counselors Registration         Flyer

Curriculum Night - Feb 12, 2026  5:30-6:30  All rising 6th-8th grade families. What to expect: class presentations, meet and greet with staff, tour the campus, and an information session with the adminstrators.  Curriculum Night Flyer

8th Grade Job Shadowing Day- Feb 27, 2026 Job Shadowing is an exciting and educational opportunity for students to learn first-hand about the world of work. Students who participate and return the required paperwork will have an excused absence for the entire school day on February 27th. Additional details can be found in the Job Shadowing Day Packet     To receive credit the Student Observation Shadowing Report must be completed as well.

EDP Registration for the 2026-2027 school year will begin March 9th. Information will be availabe on this date.

Best Buddies Friendship Walk  The leading event in the country supporting inclusion for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Join us for a great time with friends, dancing, food, and fun activities. Sunday, May 3, Conestee Park in Greenville   12pm-3pm    Best Buddies Walk Registration

Beck Academy Media Center

Library Council Book Drive January 19- February 28th   Book Drive will support Greenville Literacy Association. Books can be dropped off in Beck's main office or in the media center.  Book Drive Flyer     

Scholastic Book Fair coming in February Greenville County Schools (GCS) requires a signed parent/guardian permission slip for students to attend book fairs, a process implemented due to new state regulations. Students must present their permission slip for admittance to the book fair. Book Fair Permission Slip

Greenville Drive Reading All-Stars  January 12-Feb 13. Additional Details can be found on the Media Center Webpage.

Yearbooks

February 20th is the last day to guarantee a yearbook! Order yours today for $48. Order one by visiting the link below.

Order a Yearbook Yearbook Flyer

8th Grade Ads for sale. Deadline to buy: Friday, February 6, 2026   Ad Flyer

Full Page: $220
1⁄2 Page: $110
1⁄4 page: $60
1⁄8 page: $35

Sports Announcements

All athletes must have a physical on file dated and completed after April 1st 2025 to tryout for Beck sports. 

Physical Form

*Per GCSD- Middle school students and younger attending an athletic event must be accompanied by an adult 19 years old or older.*

Beck Boys Soccer

• Tryout dates for Boys Soccer are 2/2 (7th Grade Only), 2/3 (8th Grade Only, 2/4 all grades (1st Cut), 2/5 All who made 1st cut (this will be 2nd Cut) and 2/6 will be final cut. 
• To participate in tryouts you will need to have on file with the school a current physical and risk acknowledgement form. 
• These forms can be turned in on Planet High School (Link on the Beck Athletics Page), to Coach Norton, Coach Spitzmiller, or to the front office.
• Also shin guards are required for all practices

Beck Girls Soccer
tryout dates: 2/2, 2/3, 2/4, 2/5*
* if necessary

Additional questions? Coach Moore

Beck Baseball

• Baseball Tryouts: February 3, 4, 5
• First Day of Practice: Friday, February 6
• Physicals and risk acknowledgement form must be submitted to PlanetHS or Turned in to Coach Ellison or Coach Spitzmiller before you can participate in workouts. 

JL Mann Softball

Tryouts will be held February 3-4    4:15-6:15 @ the softball field. Attendance is required on both days to participate. For more info, contact Coach Monica Sanders 

Community Service Opportunity

Pet Portraits with @gvlanimalcare - Earn 1 hour of service for making 3 portraits.

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Volunteer Opportunities

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