BLYTHEWOOD — Blythewood High School has been named to the 2025 Advanced Placement (AP) School Honor Roll, receiving a Bronze distinction for its success in expanding college-level opportunities while maintaining student performance. The College Board, which oversees the AP program, recognizes schools on the Honor Roll annually based on their commitment to increasing a college-going […]
Armstrong named BHS Cadet of the Week
February 5, 2026 By
BLYTHEWOOD — Blythewood High School’s JROTC program recently named C/PFC Kaleel Armstrong its Cadet of the Week, awarding him a medal that recognizes exceptional dedication and personal growth. Though Armstrong is a newcomer to the program, Bengal Battalion leadership noted that his integrity and focus have made an immediate impression. Instructors highlighted his attentive nature […]
R2 announces Teacher of the Year finalists
September 4, 2025 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Four teachers in Blythewood-area schools have been named as Richland School District Two Teacher 2025-2026 Teacher of the Year finalists. Meredith Blocker, Elisabeth Luck, Abigail Taylor, and Joy Walker are four of the five finalists for the district award. Meredith Blocker teaches Spanish and is Chair of the World Language Department at Blythewood […]
Blocker named BHS Teacher of the Year
March 13, 2025 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Meredith Blocker has been named the Blythewood High School 2025-26 Teacher of the Year. Blocker is a veteran teacher who is National Board Certified. She is currently the World Language Department Chair as well as the Spanish II-AP Spanish teacher at Blythewood High School. “My teaching philosophy is rooted in the belief that […]
BHS, WHS students give back to community
January 2, 2025 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Students at Blythewood and Westwood High Schools shared their love of helping others with people throughout the Midlands and beyond this year through Richland Two’s service projects. The annual fundraisers also benefit the students, who are able to practice valuable leadership and service skills. Each year students at all five of the district’s […]
BHS report card takes the lead in Richland 2
October 17, 2024 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Some media outlets framed the results of the 2023-24 S.C. Schools Report Card released Tuesday as showing small improvements in scores and a smaller number of students being prepared for college and career. But that was not how Blythewood High School’s scores played out. Of the five high schools in Richland School District […]
Russell is R2 TOY Finalist
August 22, 2024 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Blythewood High School Orchestra Director Julie Russell, center with sign, is one of five finalists for Richland District Two’s Teacher of the Year for 2024-2025. BHS principal Matt Sherman, right, joined R2 Superintendent Dr. Kim Moore and officials from Richland Two to surprise Russell with the news during class on Tuesday, Aug. 20. […]
Chamber hosts WHS, BHS coaches, ADs
August 15, 2024 By
Battle For the Axe Set for Sept. 20. This Time it’s a Region Battle. BLYTHEWOOD – With Westwood’s and Blythewood’s athletic programs in the spotlight at Tuesday’s Chamber of Commerce Meeting, fall—and footballs will soon take to the air. Athletic Directors Barry Mizzell of Blythewood and Garrett Knight of Westwood opened for their football coaches […]
BHS’s Burnett awarded National merit college scholarship
June 13, 2024 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Zachary J. Burnett, newly graduated from Blythewood High School, has been awarded a National Merit University of Florida scholarship. His probable career field is Aerospace Engineering. Burnett is among 2,900 winners of National Merit Scholarships financed by U.S. colleges and universities. These awards will provide between $500 and $2,000 annually for up to […]
