Spartanburg District 2
Making A Difference For Students Every Day.
For just the second time in 2026, the Rainbow Lake Gators hosted a true home game when they faced Gable Middle School on Thursday night.
After working through some tough road games and a big rivalry game in September, Head Coach Michael Beck is excited about the direction his team is heading.
“It's been a busy year, but our guys are improving every week. We're getting better, and we're learning,” said Beck.
His Gators responded with two big defensive touchdowns in the first half on Thursday. #2sGotTalent
“We're learning the plays, coming together, meshing together as a team, and we’re heading in the right direction. Our guys are ready to get a win, and hopefully we can win out for the rest of the year and find ourselves in a good position for the playoffs."
Rainbow Lake will take the field for two more regular season games, one at Dawkins on October 8th and the Gators regular season finale at home versus Gaffney on October 14th.
You can see/download more pictures from the Gable game at:
https://spartd2.smugmug.com/Rai.../2026-27/Football-vs-Gable
After working through some tough road games and a big rivalry game in September, Head Coach Michael Beck is excited about the direction his team is heading.
“It's been a busy year, but our guys are improving every week. We're getting better, and we're learning,” said Beck.
His Gators responded with two big defensive touchdowns in the first half on Thursday. #2sGotTalent
“We're learning the plays, coming together, meshing together as a team, and we’re heading in the right direction. Our guys are ready to get a win, and hopefully we can win out for the rest of the year and find ourselves in a good position for the playoffs."
Rainbow Lake will take the field for two more regular season games, one at Dawkins on October 8th and the Gators regular season finale at home versus Gaffney on October 14th.
You can see/download more pictures from the Gable game at:
https://spartd2.smugmug.com/Rai.../2026-27/Football-vs-Gable
Congratulations to our Chick-fil-A of Boiling Springs Student Athlete of the Week Abbie Olson! #2sGotTalent
Her volleyball coach at Chesnee High School, Katie Jolley, had this to say about her:
"Abbie is not only a standout on the volleyball court, but she is also one of the top 5 in her class. She has helped us start 16-5 and 8-2 in the region. She has strived to improve her setting and putting her hitters in the best position possible to be successful. She works hard in the classroom also. She is looking to become an educator once she finishes high school. "
Her volleyball coach at Chesnee High School, Katie Jolley, had this to say about her:
"Abbie is not only a standout on the volleyball court, but she is also one of the top 5 in her class. She has helped us start 16-5 and 8-2 in the region. She has strived to improve her setting and putting her hitters in the best position possible to be successful. She works hard in the classroom also. She is looking to become an educator once she finishes high school. "
Congratulations to our Chick-fil-A of Boiling Springs Fine Arts Student of the Week Aubrey Sim from Rainbow Lake Middle School! #2sGotTalent Below is what RLM Band Director Ashlyn Campbell shared about Aubrey.
"Aubrey is a model student in the RLMS Band! She is the type of student that band directors dream and want to make clones of. Whether it be within the classroom or out on the Boiling Springs High School marching band field, she strives for perfection. This mantra doesn’t stop here though; anytime someone is having trouble she is the first one to jump in and offer help. This sweet girl has a bright future and I am blessed to have played a small part in it. Never have I had a student as positive and caring as Aubrey!"
"Aubrey is a model student in the RLMS Band! She is the type of student that band directors dream and want to make clones of. Whether it be within the classroom or out on the Boiling Springs High School marching band field, she strives for perfection. This mantra doesn’t stop here though; anytime someone is having trouble she is the first one to jump in and offer help. This sweet girl has a bright future and I am blessed to have played a small part in it. Never have I had a student as positive and caring as Aubrey!"
We were excited to host the Teacher Cadets from Boiling Springs High School at the district office. This was a great opportunity for them to hear from the leadership about the different departments, how they serve students and staff, and much more.
The Teacher Cadet program, designed for 11th and 12th grade students with an eye towards being future educators, ensures students can have a unique, positive, and hands-on experience to help begin their career in education.
“We got to listen to different people speak about their experiences and why they chose the career they did,” said Sarah Aberkane, a junior at BSHS. “It really helped us get a better understanding of the different experiences that go on in a district office.”
The Teacher Cadet program, designed for 11th and 12th grade students with an eye towards being future educators, ensures students can have a unique, positive, and hands-on experience to help begin their career in education.
“We got to listen to different people speak about their experiences and why they chose the career they did,” said Sarah Aberkane, a junior at BSHS. “It really helped us get a better understanding of the different experiences that go on in a district office.”
At the Swofford Career Center, our students are able to learn a wide array of skills and trades. One of those students is Boiling Springs High School senior Julianna McAbee. By tapping into her artistic passion, and with the guidance of her instructors, she's already kickstarted her career in cosmetology. #2sGotTalent
Click the link below to watch Ms. McAbee's story:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ot86HN2lfyU
Click the link below to watch Ms. McAbee's story:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ot86HN2lfyU
In celebration of a great academic semester, members of the Chesnee High School football, basketball and cheerleading teams paid a surprise visit to students at Mayo Elementary School.
The Eagles spent a couple of hours on the playground with the Falcons, throwing the football, teaching cheers and stunts, and giving back to the community they call home, something Chesnee High School Football Head Coach Brett Chappell doesn’t want his athletes to forget.
“We wanted to give back to the community a little bit because some of the elementary schools obviously feed Chesnee Middle School and High School,” Chappell said. “Quite a few of our kids, players, and cheerleaders came through Mayo, so they were excited about coming back here and seeing some of the teachers again. It’s so good to see our older kids trying to be mentors to some of the younger kids.”
Cheerleader Ella Rising understands the kind of platform she and her teammates and classmates hold in the community.
“Inspiring these kids, it really makes the football players and cheerleaders feel like they’ve impacted some young lives," she said. #D2DifferenceMaker
You can see/downloads these and many more pictures from this fun event at:
https://spartd2.smugmug.com/.../Visit-to-Mayo-Elementary
The Eagles spent a couple of hours on the playground with the Falcons, throwing the football, teaching cheers and stunts, and giving back to the community they call home, something Chesnee High School Football Head Coach Brett Chappell doesn’t want his athletes to forget.
“We wanted to give back to the community a little bit because some of the elementary schools obviously feed Chesnee Middle School and High School,” Chappell said. “Quite a few of our kids, players, and cheerleaders came through Mayo, so they were excited about coming back here and seeing some of the teachers again. It’s so good to see our older kids trying to be mentors to some of the younger kids.”
Cheerleader Ella Rising understands the kind of platform she and her teammates and classmates hold in the community.
“Inspiring these kids, it really makes the football players and cheerleaders feel like they’ve impacted some young lives," she said. #D2DifferenceMaker
You can see/downloads these and many more pictures from this fun event at:
https://spartd2.smugmug.com/.../Visit-to-Mayo-Elementary
Seventh grade students at Rainbow Lake Middle School recently had the chance to take their learning outdoors.
“Students are working on climate and vegetation zones and answering questions about plants and animals that live in each zone," said RLM Social Studies Teacher Megan Coxey.
Ms. Coxey's and Mr. Joyce's classes spent time in the school courtyard visiting stations set up to represent different zones.
The outdoor class period not only gave students a chance to be active, but to also interact with the unique climate and vegetation zone they call home, in addition to learning about many others.
“Students are working on climate and vegetation zones and answering questions about plants and animals that live in each zone," said RLM Social Studies Teacher Megan Coxey.
Ms. Coxey's and Mr. Joyce's classes spent time in the school courtyard visiting stations set up to represent different zones.
The outdoor class period not only gave students a chance to be active, but to also interact with the unique climate and vegetation zone they call home, in addition to learning about many others.
After an exciting week at Chesnee High School, Lilyan Brown was crowned the 2026 Homecoming Queen on Friday night!
Following the halftime presentation, Brown was excited and appreciative of the support from her peers.
“It feels so amazing. I’m very thankful for all my friends, and all the votes I’ve gotten," she said. "It’s just a wonderful feeling!”
Ms. Brown was accompanied by her father Kevin. The two runners up were Skyla O’Quinn, escorted by her father, Jamie, and Yessica Garza, escorted by her father, Jose Leonel Avellaneda Moreno
Congratulations to all our participants, their families, friends, and supporters on an amazing evening! #D2isFamily
You can view/download high resolution photos of all of CHS' Homecoming Court at:
https://spartd2.smugmug.com/Chesnee-High-School/2026/2026-Homecoming
Congratulations to our Chick-fil-A Boiling Springs Student Athlete of the Week Macey Todd! #2sGotTalent Below is what Ariel Wells, one of her Cheer Coaches at Boiling Springs High School, shared about her.
"Macey comes to practice every day with a smile on her face and a positive attitude. No matter how many times she is corrected or challenged, she takes it in stride, works hard, and always rises to the expectation. She is incredibly supportive of her stunt group and teammates and is always willing to encourage those around her. Macey truly represents everything a cheerleader should be—hardworking, positive, supportive, and dedicated!"
"Macey comes to practice every day with a smile on her face and a positive attitude. No matter how many times she is corrected or challenged, she takes it in stride, works hard, and always rises to the expectation. She is incredibly supportive of her stunt group and teammates and is always willing to encourage those around her. Macey truly represents everything a cheerleader should be—hardworking, positive, supportive, and dedicated!"
Congratulations to our Chick-fil-A Boiling Springs Fine Arts Student of the Week Ceanna Nguyen from Mayo Elementary School! #2sGotTalent Below is what Ceanna's Art Teacher Carla Jolley shared about her.
"Ceanna has grown so much in her art skills during her time at Mayo Elementary. She comes to class ready to learn but she also has her own ideas of how and what she wants to create. She is creative and always excited to come to the art room. Ceanna often works at home making art by following drawing tutorials and has a style that reflects her interest in anime as well as portrait drawing. She is a talented and motivated student and I love being her art teacher! I am so proud of her hard work and dedication."
"Ceanna has grown so much in her art skills during her time at Mayo Elementary. She comes to class ready to learn but she also has her own ideas of how and what she wants to create. She is creative and always excited to come to the art room. Ceanna often works at home making art by following drawing tutorials and has a style that reflects her interest in anime as well as portrait drawing. She is a talented and motivated student and I love being her art teacher! I am so proud of her hard work and dedication."
Our district's 3rd Graders are pumped up about reading, thanks in big part to a special visit from a real Champion for Literacy....Malcolm Mitchell! #D2DifferenceMaker
Click below to see some of the fun from Super Bowl Champion Malcolm Mitchell's visit to D2.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xg9F-n0aHmU
Click below to see some of the fun from Super Bowl Champion Malcolm Mitchell's visit to D2.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xg9F-n0aHmU
Our District 2 Finance Team, is just that, a Team! Four times a year, the district office staff gathers with all of our bookkeepers, and others charged with the oversight of school funds, for a very important reason.
“Today was our finance retreat, that we try to do quarterly, where we bring all of our school finance staff together to review our finance procedures and to network with each other,” said Chief Financial Officer Brandi Gist.
Mrs. Gist and the DO staff brought some Team Spirit (and a fall feeling) to the event by sporting football jerseys, and guests were invited to wear their school colors.
Over the day-long meeting, the finance team discussed new strategies, important changes related to school and district financial record keeping, and introduced some new faces to the D2 Family.
“We do this not only to help support our schools and school bookkeepers but to support our staff and our students as well,” said Gist. #D2DifferenceMakers
You can see many more pictures from the event at:
https://spartd2.smugmug.com/District-Events/2026-27/September-Finance-Retreat
“Today was our finance retreat, that we try to do quarterly, where we bring all of our school finance staff together to review our finance procedures and to network with each other,” said Chief Financial Officer Brandi Gist.
Mrs. Gist and the DO staff brought some Team Spirit (and a fall feeling) to the event by sporting football jerseys, and guests were invited to wear their school colors.
Over the day-long meeting, the finance team discussed new strategies, important changes related to school and district financial record keeping, and introduced some new faces to the D2 Family.
“We do this not only to help support our schools and school bookkeepers but to support our staff and our students as well,” said Gist. #D2DifferenceMakers
You can see many more pictures from the event at:
https://spartd2.smugmug.com/District-Events/2026-27/September-Finance-Retreat
After a wonderful homecoming week, Boiling Springs High School crowned Isabel Espinoza its 2026 Homecoming Queen on Friday night.
Following the halftime presentation under the lights at Bulldog Stadium, Espinoza made sure to recognize her classmates. #D2isFamily
"It feels nice to know that my peers like the pure, realistic energy I give to them.” said Espinoza. “It's so nice that I have so many friends, and I'm so grateful for them. Tonight is just such a reflection of that."
Congratulations to all our participants, their families, and friends on a wonderful ceremony and a great night!
Homecoming Queen Isabel Espinoza was accompanied by her father Gerardo Espinoza and sponsored by No. 1 Tyvion Hall
The two runners-up were: Lana Wardlaw, escorted by her father Chad Wardlaw and sponsored by No. 2 DJ Leak, London Woodruff, escorted by father Jason Woodruff and sponsored by No. 15 CJ Birk.
You can view/download an album of photos from homecoming at:
https://spartd2.smugmug.com/Boiling.../2026/2026-Homecoming
Following the halftime presentation under the lights at Bulldog Stadium, Espinoza made sure to recognize her classmates. #D2isFamily
"It feels nice to know that my peers like the pure, realistic energy I give to them.” said Espinoza. “It's so nice that I have so many friends, and I'm so grateful for them. Tonight is just such a reflection of that."
Congratulations to all our participants, their families, and friends on a wonderful ceremony and a great night!
Homecoming Queen Isabel Espinoza was accompanied by her father Gerardo Espinoza and sponsored by No. 1 Tyvion Hall
The two runners-up were: Lana Wardlaw, escorted by her father Chad Wardlaw and sponsored by No. 2 DJ Leak, London Woodruff, escorted by father Jason Woodruff and sponsored by No. 15 CJ Birk.
You can view/download an album of photos from homecoming at:
https://spartd2.smugmug.com/Boiling.../2026/2026-Homecoming
#2sGotTalent
Congratulations to our #D2DifferenceMaker of the Week Joel Barrington, one of our awesome Science Teachers at Chesnee High School
Watch a special presentation for Mr. Barrington at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KwDVR-EqJRs
Watch a special presentation for Mr. Barrington at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KwDVR-EqJRs
Congratulations to the District 2 Chick-fil-A Fine Arts Student of the Week Colton Pitts from Boiling Springs High School! #2sGotTalent Below is what his Band Director Tyler Scarabino wrote about him.
"Colton is our Band Captain and has done a wonderful job with helping set a positive example for his peers! He is patient when working with younger students and is consistently an exceptional marcher and player! He is extremely approachable to his peers and someone that leads with his actions rather than words! He is a ROCKSTAR member of our band!"
"Colton is our Band Captain and has done a wonderful job with helping set a positive example for his peers! He is patient when working with younger students and is consistently an exceptional marcher and player! He is extremely approachable to his peers and someone that leads with his actions rather than words! He is a ROCKSTAR member of our band!"
Congratulations to our Chick-fil-A Boiling Springs Student Athlete of the Week Navy Lockaby! #2sGotTalent Below is what Rainbow Lake Middle School Athletic Director Ethan Ray shared about her.
"Navy Lockaby is an exemplary student-athlete who demonstrates outstanding dedication, leadership, and athletic skill on the Rainbow Lake Middle School volleyball team. In addition to making a strong impact on the court, Navy consistently displays exceptional sportsmanship, work ethic, and positive character both in the classroom and among peers. Her commitment to excellence in athletics and academics makes her a truly deserving candidate for Student-Athlete of the Week."
"Navy Lockaby is an exemplary student-athlete who demonstrates outstanding dedication, leadership, and athletic skill on the Rainbow Lake Middle School volleyball team. In addition to making a strong impact on the court, Navy consistently displays exceptional sportsmanship, work ethic, and positive character both in the classroom and among peers. Her commitment to excellence in athletics and academics makes her a truly deserving candidate for Student-Athlete of the Week."
New books, delicious treats, and time with the people you love...all in one morning! That is just what happens at one of Chesnee Elementary School's most special events. #D2isFamily
Watch the clip below to see more.
https://youtu.be/rFRTO51jLPk?si=CU1leMEzIylFQrrS
Watch the clip below to see more.
https://youtu.be/rFRTO51jLPk?si=CU1leMEzIylFQrrS
Congratulations to our Chick-fil-A Boiling Springs (3902 Highway 9, Boiling Springs, SC) Student Athlete of the Week DJ Tate! #2sGotTalent Below is what his Football Coach at Boiling Springs Middle School, Nathan Maynor, shared about him.
"DJ consistently does things the right way. He has worked very hard over the summer and has made tremendous progress leading up to the season. We are excited to have him leading us this year as a captain on the field. He is also a great student in the classroom, and a great teammate as well."
"DJ consistently does things the right way. He has worked very hard over the summer and has made tremendous progress leading up to the season. We are excited to have him leading us this year as a captain on the field. He is also a great student in the classroom, and a great teammate as well."
Congratulations to our Chick-fil-A Boiling Springs Fine Arts Student of the Week Raelynn Messer from Chesnee Middle School! #2sGotTalent
Here is what her Art Teacher Madison Hollifield shared about her.
"Raelynn deserves to be spotlighted for her creativity, originality, and willingness to think outside the box. She consistently approaches art projects with a unique perspective and isn’t afraid to try something different. During her fiber art project, Raelynn truly stood out and did a phenomenal job. She worked efficiently while still producing thoughtful, creative work, and she demonstrated a strong ability to turn her ideas into something visually interesting. Her confidence, imagination, and creative problem-solving make her a wonderful example of what it means to think like an artist."
Here is what her Art Teacher Madison Hollifield shared about her.
"Raelynn deserves to be spotlighted for her creativity, originality, and willingness to think outside the box. She consistently approaches art projects with a unique perspective and isn’t afraid to try something different. During her fiber art project, Raelynn truly stood out and did a phenomenal job. She worked efficiently while still producing thoughtful, creative work, and she demonstrated a strong ability to turn her ideas into something visually interesting. Her confidence, imagination, and creative problem-solving make her a wonderful example of what it means to think like an artist."
