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Devildog Photos
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Announcements
Class Shirts Coming Soon
Class shirts will be on sale soon! Watch the announcements and check the website for additional details!
Class of 87 and Class of 88 Combined Reunion
TRHS Combined 30 Year Reunion --Class of 87 and 88
September 22, 2018 at Shortfields with Retro Vertigo
Please contact Jennifer Tate Burgess for more information and payment details at
jentburg@bellsouth.net
Hall of Fame Nomination Information
The Travelers Rest High School Athletic Hall of Fame is currently accepting nominations for the 2018-2019 school year. If you would like to nominate a former student athlete, coach or contributor for the Devildog Athletic Hall of Fame, please go to the top of this Home page, About Us, Athletic Hall of Fame; to view the qualifications for nomination and to print out a copy of the nomination form (4 pages). The nomination form must to be filled out with as much information as possible. It can be mailed to the high school or emailed to the committee by October 1st to be considered for this year. If a nomination has previously been submitted, there is no need to re-submit. The Selection Committee has the information on file. For any questions or additional information, please contact the Selection Committee at: trhsathletichalloffame@yahoo.com.
Hall of Fame Nomination Form (PDF file)
Personalized Learning Initiative Parent Meeting Information
There will be two parent meetings to provide more information on the Personalized Learning Initiative. The meetings will be held on Monday, August 13th and Tuesday, August 21st in the auditorium. You can see more about the initiative in the Announcement about the "Chromebook Information and Policies."
2018 United Way School Tools Event
With the start of the new school year quickly approaching, United Way of Greenville County wants to help families in need by providing school supplies for their children. The goal of the United Way School Tools project is to provide students in rising K-4 through rising 8th grade with a new book bag and school supplies. The event will be held on Saturday, August 18, 8:30 am – 11:00 am at Freetown Community Center, 200 Alice Avenue, Greenville. In addition to the drive at Freetown Community Center, United Way will host School Tools events in Simpsonville, Slater-Marietta, and Greer.
Chromebook Information and Policies
The Greenville County School District recognizes the importance of preparing students for 21st century careers. The Personalized Learning Initiative, launched in August 2016, focuses on instruction that is paced to the learning needs of students, tailored to the learning preferences of students, and customized to the interests of students.
The Personalized Learning Initiative attempts to engage students in real-world, authentic learning that prepares students for their future in a world of digital technology and information. In order to accomplish our Personalized Learning goals, every Travelers Rest High student will be given a Dell Chromebook as the vehicle to power their learning for the 2018-2019 school year and beyond! The Chromebook Support Page found at the link below contains links to essential information and procedures that parents, staff, and students need to know in order for us to fully implement personalized learning, manage our students' Chromebooks effectively, and to provide support for students and teachers using Google Apps for Education.
Chromebook Policies and Information Page
Clear Bag and Search Policy Information
Beginning with the opening of the 2018-19 athletic season, Greenville County Schools is instituting a clear bag policy for all athletic venues. This means spectators are prohibited from entering athletic venues with camera cases, briefcases, backpacks, cinch bags, large purses, and similar items. Approved bags include clear, gallon-sized zip storage bags, clear totes (12”x6”x12”) and small purses. Folding chairs and blankets will be allowed, but are subject to search.
Clear Bag Policy Flyer (PDF file)
Clear Bag Policy Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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 Insurance Flyer (PDF file)
School Insurance Flyer (Spanish)
Online Store
Use our Online Store to pay class dues and much more.
TRHS FFA Cookbook
Upcoming Events
Go to the TRHS Calendar Page
Parent Portal
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
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.
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.
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 Insurance Flyer (PDF file)
School Insurance Flyer (Spanish)
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.
Devildog News
Devildogs Win Opener on the Road
(8/17/2018 / TRHS Webmaster)
The Devildogs traveled to Riverside to open their season. This is the third year to play Riverside in their opening game. The past two years the Devildogs played well but lost close games to the Warriors. This year the Devildogs scored in the first quarter with a 35 yard pass to Jake Hall to take a 7-0 lead. The Warriors scored in the second quarter to take an 8-7 lead but the Devildogs regained the lead with Derrick Fields catching a 16 yard TD pass and then catching a pass for the 2 point conversion to give the Devildogs a 15-8 lead with a little over 8 minutes left in the half.
The Devildogs recovered another Riverside fumble and put together a drive with Deonte Byrd scoring from the 2 yard line with 2:44 left in the half to stretch the Devildog lead to 22-8. Riverside scored first in the third quarter with a 25 yard pass to cut the lead to 22-14. The Devidogs answered in the final quarter with a TD run of 22 yards by Deonte Byrd and a 35 yard TD run by Wilson Hendricks to give the Devildogs the convincing 35-14 win. This is their first opening game win since 2015.
The Devildogs will host Carolina next week at 7:30pm. Classes begin on Monday.
Varsity Football vs Riverside Photo Gallery
Chorus Receives Gift from Former Director
(8/17/2018 / TRHS Webmaster)
The Travelers Rest H.S. Chorus got an big surprise this August in the form of a new piano. A Steinway & Sons design from their "Boston" line, the "baby" grand is the generous gift of long-time choral educator Patricia Hunt-Fisher, who served as chorus director at TRHS until 1995. Current choral director Peter Simms, himself a former student of Mrs. Hunt-Fisher, had this to say: "I am blown away by the generosity of this unexpected gift. I am honored that we have such caring community members that want to reinvest in Travelers Rest and in our young people."
Photos from the Delivery of the Piano
Smith Named GCS Teacher of the Year
(8/15/2018 / GCS Press Release)
Greenville County Schools Superintendent Dr. Burke Royster announced the selection of Shelley Smith, a social studies teacher at Travelers Rest High, the 2018-19 Greenville County Teacher of the Year. Also announced were first runner-up Rick Schwartz, Introduction to Manufacturing Teacher at Greer High; second runner-up Matthew Boone, 7th Grade English Language Arts Teacher at Northwood Middle; and third runner-up Reem Alnatour, Third Grade Teacher, Fork Shoals School.
Smith carries a quote by John Quincy Adams with her everywhere she goes. It reads, "To furnish the means of acquiring knowledge is…the greatest benefit that can be conferred upon mankind." Although she has only served the teaching profession for six years, Smith has made sharing knowledge a priority.
One of Smith’s greatest contributions to teaching is her commitment to mentor future and first year teachers. "I am currently working as a Master Teacher with Clemson University’s inaugural teacher residency program. I am actively working to revolutionize the student teaching experience with the hope of producing more qualified teachers, promoting higher teacher retention rates, and producing more confident, successful, and innovative teachers."
Full story at the GCS Website
Welcome to the Class of 2022!
(8/9/2018 / TRHS Webmaster)
The TRHS Student Council held their annual "Dog Training" Freshmen Orientation on Thursday morning. Incoming Freshmen were able to tour the school, be treated to a pizza lunch, and learn more of what it means to be a Devildog. They also received their schedules and held elections for Student Council. Freshmen Student Council members are Tori Goldsmith (President), Chloe Henry (Vice-President), Emily Boudle (Secretary), Avery Arends and Taylor Smith (Representatives). Welcome to the Class of 2022!
Photos from Dog Training 2018
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. Completion of the program is required for any student that parks on campus.
Letter to Parents from Mr. Lavely Concerning Alive at 25
How to Register Flyer
Frequently Asked Questions from Parents
Course Catalogs and Forms
Rising 9th Grade (HTML)
Rising 9th Grade (PDF file)
Rising 10th-12th Grade (HTML)
Rising 10th-12th Grade (PDF file)
Enoree Course Catalog
