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Devildog Photos
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Announcements
Freshman Announcements
Two important dates to remember:
- Dog Training (for all new freshmen) – Thursday, August 8 (9 am – 1 pm)
- Freshman Parent Orientation (for all new freshmen parents) – Thursday, August 8 (6 pm – 7:30 pm)
Visit our Class of 2023 Welcome Page for details as well as link to sign up for Dog Training and Freshman Parent Orientation.
Alive at 25 Information
There are two Alive at 25 classes being held at TRHS this summer. The first is on Wednesday, July 24th and the second on Saturday, August 3rd. See the following information and use the links below to sign up.
Alive at 25 is an early intervention program developed by the National Safety Council to prevent traffic violations, collisions, and fatalities. It is a 4 ˝ hour defensive driving course that addresses the dangers of speeding, failure to use seatbelts, using cell phones while driving, eating while driving, driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs, and more. It focuses on the behaviors that young drivers exhibit behind the wheel, and allows the student to recognize the consequences of those actions. Use the links below to download a flyer about the program or go to their website. You can find upcoming classes on their website using the second link. Completion of the program is required for any student that parks on campus.
Alive at 25 Registration & FAQ Flyer (PDF)
Alive at 25 Registration Page on Website
Dress Code Reminder
Parents, please make yourself familiar with the school dress code as you begin purchasing clothing for the new school year. If you have any questions or concerns in regards to appropriate dress for school, please refer to the expectations for student dress link below.
Expectations for Student Dress (PDF)
Volleyball Information
Open gym in July are the following dates and times:
- July 18, 23 and 24 from 4 to 6.
Volleyball tryouts will be August 5-9 from 4 to 5:45. In order to tryout please have the following:
- A physical dated after May 1, 2019.
- Go to Planeths.com, sign-up (it is free) and fill out all the forms needed online. There is also a physical form you can print off.
- Student-athletes must be rising 9th graders thru 12 to tryout.
- Knee pads are highly recommended.
Senior Picture Makeup Information
Seniors picture makeups will be made for the Class of 2020 this summer on August 12th in the Commons area from 9am until 3pm. You can sign up for a spot and pay the sitting fee using the link below. Once you log in enter Travelers Rest High School in the search box. Then click on box titled “Travelers Rest High School”. Scroll down to make selection and schedule appointment. Questions should be directed to Legacy Studios at 1-800-348-4360 or customercare@legacystudios.com.
Legacy Studios Senior Portrait Sign Up
TRHS Serves Summer Breakfast and Lunch
Travelers Rest High has been designated as one of the Greenville County schools that will serve free breakfast and lunch Monday thru Thursday at 8am and 12 noon. Meals will be served to any young people 18 years of age and under.
School Tours for New Students
The Guidance Office will be offering two tours for any new students enrolling for the 2019-2020 school year. The dates are: Monday, July 22nd at 9:00 am and Friday, August 16th at 9:00 am. Please call 355-0004 to let the Guidance Office know you would like to participate in the tour and which date. We're looking forward to meeting our students!
If you are a first time 9th grader, information about Dog Training (Freshmen Orientation) will be on the website with a registration link on July 22nd.
Quick Links
News Updates can be found at our TRHS News Twitter site. No account is necessary to view the updates.
Be sure to like us on our official TRHS Facebook page as well. Current stories, photos, and news will be updated regularly so check back often and share with your Facebook friends.
(NEW) Be sure to like us on our official TRHS Instagram page as well. The site is public and open to all to view.
Also check out the student-produced newspaper, The Blue and Gold online edition. . It includes the latest news, sports, reviews, opinions, and photo galleries produced by the newspaper staff. You can also download the app on Google Play Store or the App Store. Search for theblueandgold.
For everything you need to know about our yearbook, go to The Traveler website. You can find out how to order, take a peek behind the scenes, and much more. Check it out today!
Additional links to resources:
School Profile Video
School Insurance Flyer (PDF file)
School Insurance Flyer (Spanish)
Online Store
Use our Online Store to pay class dues and much more.
Cheer Team Expense
Register for Kids Cheer Camp
Upcoming Events
Go to the TRHS Calendar Page
Parent Information
Greenville County Schools' Parent Portal is an online gateway for parents to information about their child's education.
Parents must have an access ID and password to obtain their children's school information. Because this information is sensitive, parents must pick up the access ID and password in person at their child's school and show proper identification. The school will not email, mail or provide the information over the phone.
For more information see the Parent's Page
Emergency Text Alerts
If you would like to receive text alerts and currently have a landline listed as your home number please fill the form below and return it to the main office. By listing a cell phone as your home number you can receive texts for school closings and other emergency information.
Emergency Alert Form (PDF)
Formulario de Alerta de Emergencia (PDF)
TRHS Grade Posting Policy
All grades for your student will be posted within seven (7) calendar days from the date the assignment/assessment is collected. Major projects and lengthy term papers will have grades posted within fourteen (14) calendar days of collecting the assignment.
Philosophy, Mission,
and Vision
The Travelers Rest High School community believes that the high school program should prepare every student to live and compete in a global society, setting academic standards within a curriculum appropriate for each student, and provide a learning climate of order, safety, respect, and purpose.
We exist to educate students both academically and socially so that they become responsible citizens of our local and global community.
The faculty and staff see Travelers Rest High School not as an end but as a beginning of a journey toward enlightenment.
Summer Office Hours
Monday through Thursday
7:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m.
Closed for lunch from
12:00 until 1:00 p.m.
Counseling Department Summer Hours
Devildog News
Early Schedule Pickup Opportunity
(7/12/2019 / TRHS Webmaster)
Schedules may be picked up on the dates listed below. All past debts, current class dues, and PLD fees must be paid in order to pick up schedules early. Class dues and PLD fees may be paid in advance online through My School Bucks. Parking permits will not be available for purchase during early schedule pick up. Please refer to new parking permit procedures on the Student Parking page.
Early Schedule Pickup Dates:
- Seniors, August 14 (9:30 am-11:30 am)
- Juniors, August 14 (1 pm-3 pm)
- Sophomores, August 15 (9:30 am-11:30 am)
- Every freshman attending Dog Training on Thursday, August 8 will receive a schedule.
These will be the only opportunities for students to receive schedules prior to the start of school. EVERY student will receive a schedule on the first day of school as they enter the building.
Greetings from Principal Dan Bruce
(6/21/2019 / TRHS Principal)
Greetings TRHS Parents and Students!
I am extremely honored and excited to return home and join the TRHS family as your new principal. The parent and student surveys at the links below will be tools used to help me gain a better understanding of TRHS and the TR community as a whole. I look forward to hearing from each of you and receiving your valuable input on how we can make TRHS the BEST school in Greenville County. The information gathered from these surveys will be used to help us to better serve you, as a parent or student of TRHS.
Thank you in advance for taking the time to complete this survey. I look forward to working with you in the future. Go Devildogs!
Student Survey
Parent Survey
Class of 2019 Holds Commencement Exercises
(6/3/2019 / TRHS Webmaster)
The Class of 2019 completed their high school careers on Monday morning in Timmons Arena on the Furman campus as they celebrated their Commencement Ceremony. Maddie Martin was the Salutatorian and Kylie Simms was the Valedictorian of the class. Dr. Burke Royster, Superintendent of Greenville County Schools presented the Declaration of Graduation. Congratulations to all our graduates!
Class of 2019 Graduation - Before and After the Ceremony
Class of 2019 Graduation - During the Ceremony
Class of 2019 Graduation - Crossing the Stage (A-K)
Class of 2019 Graduation - Crossing the Stage (L-Z)
Alive at 25 Information
Alive at 25 is an early intervention program developed by the National Safety Council to prevent traffic violations, collisions, and fatalities. It is a 4 ½ hour defensive driving course that addresses the dangers of speeding, failure to use seatbelts, using cell phones while driving, eating while driving, driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs, and more. It focuses on the behaviors that young drivers exhibit behind the wheel, and allows the student to recognize the consequences of those actions. Use the links below to download a flyer about the program or go to their website. You can find upcoming classes on their website using the second link. Completion of the program is required for any student that parks on campus.
Alive at 25 Registration & FAQ Flyer (PDF)
Alive at 25 Registration Page on Website
