Awards and Honors

Palmetto Gold Award:  BVES was awarded the Palmetto Gold Award.  This is given in recognition to schools that attain high levels of performance and schools that attain high rates of growth.

2008-2014, 2001-2006

Congratulations to Hong Lee, 2010-2011 South Carolina Outstanding PTA Volunteer of the Year
2010-2011 National PTA/Promethean Technology Grant Winner

2013-2014     
2012-2013     
2011-2012     
2010-2011     
2009-2010     
2008-2009      

Mrs. Jackie Chalk, January 13, 2011

Miss Kristin Horvath, February February 1, 2013

BVES was one of 42 schools honored with the Red Carpet award. in recognition for creating a family-friendly school environment.
2009, 2005, 2003

Best of the Web Award for Teacher Website

2009-2010: Kerri Klinker

2008-2009: Dan Leach

2007-2008: Kristen Griffin & Carrie Whitlock

2006 Greenville County Webmaster's Gold Award

2005 & 2004 Greenville County Webmaster's Choice Bronze Award

2006-2007 National PTA School of Excellence.  Buena Vista is one of only 15 schools in South Carolina to win this prestigious award.

2001 Exemplary Writing School

1989-1990 National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence

1986-1987 Carolina First Palmetto's Finest Award Winner.