Messages from Dr. Eberlin, Dreher's Principal

April 11, 2025 

Hello, Blue Devil Families!  Spring Break is finally here! This week at 3319 Millwood, we held our Unified Spirit Week and celebrated Special Education.  Also, we held the Seal of Biliteracy testing for our World Language students, enjoyed incredible performances by the Bands of Dreher, and honored over 100 students for being Career and Technology Completers!  Thank you for helping your students to be truly present, involved, and engaged!  Here are a few things to share for this week and beyond: 

• Spring Break, April 14-18—school closed. 

• eLearning Day, April 21 (A Day)—online make-up day from Fall inclement weather. 

• Morning Arrival Reminders:  The Front of the school opens at 7:45 am.  Students may enter at the Auditorium and Cafeteria starting at 7:30 am.  First block begins at 8:00 am. All students arriving after 8:00 am will enter the school at the front of the building. 

• Congratulations to the Blue Devil Mechanics for an incredible Robotics Season!  The team finished 7th in the State and top 15% in the World, narrowly missing the World Championships.  Alex Greytak was one of two students to win FIRST Robotics Dean's List, and the team won the Sustainability Award.  What a great season! 

• Congratulations to Dreher CTE Student of the Year Jaynelle Bolton and to all out CTE Completer Students!  From WACH FOX:  https://wach.com/news/local/629-students-honored-for-completing-career-and-technical-education-programslocalcommunityrichland-countyschoolcareers# 

• Congratulations to Esports Overwatch 2 and Rocket League for their great seasons! 

• Boys JV and Varsity Soccer v. AC Flora, April 11, 5:30 / 7:00 pm.  Beat the Falcons!   

• JV Baseball v. Irmo, April 11, 6:00 pm. 

• Girls and Boys Varsity Track and Field, All-American Classic, Spring Valley, April 11. 

• For a full schedule of all athletic events, visit https://dreherathletics.com/ and the Dreher Athletics app https://dreherbluedevils.app.link/download.  Come see our Blue Devils in action! 

• Doctor’s Care Sports Physicals for 25-26 Athletic Seasons: Doctor's Care Sports Physicals for 25-26 Seasons 

• Please remind your students that cell phones and all electronic devices (headphones, earbuds, tablets, etc.) are to be put away at school from 8am to 3:15pm.  (Free to Focus SC: https://www.richlandone.org/freetofocus) 

• Content Recover for Q3: student work must be completed by May 2.  After-school Content Recovery Sessions: April 1, Room 311 (Mrs. Molina); April 3, Room 228 (Mr. Jeter); April 7 and 9, Room 300 (Ms. Cox); April 22 and 24= Room 314 (Mr. Penney); and April 28 and 30= Room 314 (Mr. Penney). 

• Attendance make-up sessions will be offered on the following dates: April 7, 2025, to May 8, 2025 (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday - Room 121: 3:30 to 5:30) and April 5 and May 3 (Saturday- Cafeteria 8:00 am to 12:00 pm).  If hours are not completed by May 28, 2025, summer hours may be available for current 9th, 10th, and 11th grade students.  Seniors must recapture attendance hours by May 24, 2025.  If you have any questions concerning attendance make-up, please contact Assistant Principal Jacob Baxter at 803-253-7045 or at jacob.baxter@richlandone.org. 

• From Mr. Kirkley, Director of School Counseling, important updates: Seniors are reminded to complete the Senior Plans Form to let the counseling office know what they intend to do after graduation.  Every senior should complete this form.  It is available at https://forms.office.com/r/KmKv87Cfrj. 

• The counseling office needs to collect information about any scholarship offers that students have received.  We will use this information to recognize seniors at our Senior Awards Night program.  Please report any scholarship OFFERS (regardless of whether you plan to accept the scholarship or not) at https://forms.office.com/r/hHziJxZBgC.  We must have this information by April 30 to include it in the program. 

• AP Exams take place April 30-May 16 for students who are enrolled in AP courses this year.  Please see the exam schedule below.  Students will receive their testing locations from their AP teachers.  AP students should be present and seated in their testing rooms no later than 7:45 am for morning exams or 11:45 am for afternoon exams.  Metal detector screening will open at 7:30 am by the Cafeteria doors to ensure that students can arrive at their exam rooms on time.  It is important that students arrive on time for testing; because of College Board regulations, we cannot delay the beginning of exams for latecomers.  Most afternoon exams will extend beyond the end of the regular school day, so families should make appropriate transportation arrangements.  AP students have until June 20 to specify which colleges or universities they wish to receive their AP scores.  When students log in at https://myap.collegeboard.org, they will be prompted to designate a college or university to receive their scores.  AP Capstone and Testing information: https://dreher.richlandone.org/school-counseling/school-counseling-department/ap-and-ap-capstone-programs-at-dreher 

• Complete Dreher Final Exam Schedule: https://dreher.richlandone.org/school-resources/calendars-and-schedules…   

• Junior / Senior Prom, The State Museum, April 26.  For details: https://dreher.richlandone.org/school-resources/senior-section-class-of-24 or https://dreher.richlandone.org/school-resources/just-for-juniors 

• Dreher Graduation, May 28, 8:00 am, Colonial Life Arena. 

Thank you for all you do for our Dreher Community!  And please remind student drivers to watch their speed while driving through the neighborhoods.  Be safe!  And happy Spring Break!

Go Blue Devils! 

Dr. Lawrence J. Eberlin, Jr. 

Principal 

April 3, 2025 

Hello, Blue Devil Families!  This week at 3319 Millwood, we hosted a make-up WIN test for a small group of Juniors, and we gave the ASVAB, which is a career survey used by the US Military.  The WIN and the ASVAB are two ways South Carolina recognizes students as being College and Career Ready, a part of the state high school report card.  Thank you for helping to keep your students present, involved, and engaged!  Here are a few things to share for this week and beyond: 

• Congratulations to Ja’Mareya Sanders who is a HOSA—Future Health Professionals State Winner and placed 4th in Job Seeking Skills.  Now off to Nationals! 

• Congratulations to our Dreher Heyward Students who are Skills USA Award Winners: Jada Evans, Shania Gladden, and Sophia Ferguson took Gold in Quiz Bowl; Oscar Merced took Gold in Extemporaneous Speaking; Luke Hering took Gold in Information Technology Services; Cydney Nolon took Silver in Early Childhood; Zoey Fowler took Silver in Early Childhood; John Sawicki took Silver in Diesel Technology; Joseph Wiley took Silver in Action Skills; and Oscar Merced and Kamryn Pressley-Cooley were elected State Officers.  Well done to all! 

• Congratulations to Mr. Rafferty, Concert Orchestra, and Chamber Orchestra as both Orchestras earned a Superior Rating at Concert Performance Assessment!  Well done! 

• Good luck to the Blue Devil Mechanics as they travel to Anderson for the State Robotics Championship! 

• Boys Varsity Golf v. Swansea, April 3. 

• JV and Varsity Softball at York, April 3, 5:30 pm / 7:15 pm. 

• Varsity Baseball v. York, April 3, 6:30 pm. 

• Boys Varsity Tennis v. South Pointe, April 3, 5:00 pm. 

• Boys JV Tennis at South Pointe, April 3, 5:00 pm. 

• Girls and Boys Varsity Track and Field, Blazer Twilight Invitational at Ridge View, April 4, 5:00 pm. 

• JV and Varsity Lady Blue Soccer v. South Pointe, March April 4, 5:30 pm / 7:00 pm. 

• Boys JV and Varsity Soccer at South Pointe, April 4, 5:30 pm / 7:00 pm. 

• For a full schedule of all athletic events, visit https://dreherathletics.com/ and the Dreher Athletics app https://dreherbluedevils.app.link/download.  Come see our Blue Devils in action! 

• Please remind your students that cell phones and all electronic devices (headphones, earbuds, tablets, etc.) are to be put away at school from 8am to 3:15pm.  (Free to Focus SC: https://www.richlandone.org/freetofocus) 

• Content Recover for Q3: student work must be completed by May 2.  After-school Content Recovery Sessions: April 1, Room 311 (Mrs. Molina); April 3, Room 228 (Mr. Jeter); April 7 and 9, Room 300 (Ms. Cox); April 22 and 24= Room 314 (Mr. Penney); and April 28 and 30= Room 314 (Mr. Penney). 

• Attendance make-up sessions will be offered on the following dates: April 7th, 2025, to May 08, 2025 (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday - Room 121: 3:30 to 5:30) and April 5th and May 3rd (Saturday- Cafeteria 8:00 am to 12:00 pm).  If hours are not completed by May 28th, 2025, summer hours may be available for current 9th, 10th, and 11th grade students.  Seniors must recapture attendance hours by May 24, 2025.  If you have any questions concerning attendance make-up, please contact Assistant Principal Jacob Baxter at 803-253-7045 or at jacob.baxter@richlandone.org. 

• From Mr. Kirkley, Director of School Counseling, important updates: Seniors are reminded to complete the Senior Plans Form to let the counseling office know what they intend to do after graduation.  Every senior should complete this form.  It is available at https://forms.office.com/r/KmKv87Cfrj. 

• The counseling office needs to collect information about any scholarship offers that students have received.  We will use this information to recognize seniors at our Senior Awards Night program.  Please report any scholarship OFFERS (regardless of whether you plan to accept the scholarship or not) at https://forms.office.com/r/hHziJxZBgC.  We must have this information by April 30 in order to have time to include it in the program. 

• AP exams will take place April 30-May 16 for students who are enrolled in AP courses this year.  Please see the attached exam schedule for dates and times of AP exams.  Students will receive their testing locations from their AP teachers.  AP students should be present and seated in their testing rooms no later than 7:45 a.m. for morning exams or 11:45 a.m. for afternoon exams.  Metal detector screening will open at 7:30 a.m. by the cafeteria doors to ensure that students are able to arrive at their exam rooms on time.  It is important that students arrive on time for testing; because of College Board regulations, we cannot delay the beginning of exams for latecomers.  Most afternoon exams will extend beyond the end of the regular school day, so families should make appropriate transportation arrangements. 

• AP students have until June 20 to specify which college or university they wish to receive their AP scores.  When students log in at https://myap.collegeboard.org, they will be prompted to designate a college or university to receive their scores. 

• AP Capstone and Testing information: https://dreher.richlandone.org/school-counseling/school-counseling-department/ap-and-ap-capstone-programs-at-dreher 

• The Annual State Survey for Parents is open until April 11.  For access directions, go to: https://dreher.richlandone.org/parent-resources/climate-survey-access-through-powerschool-parent-portal 

• Spring Break, April 14-18—school closed. 

• eLearning Day, April 21 (A Day)—online make-up day from Fall inclement weather. 

• Junior / Senior Prom, The State Museum, April 26.  For details: https://dreher.richlandone.org/school-resources/senior-section-class-of-24 or https://dreher.richlandone.org/school-resources/just-for-juniors 

• Dreher Graduation, May 28, 8:00 am, Colonial Life Arena. 

Thank you for all you do for our Dreher Community!  And please remind student drivers to watch their speed while driving through the neighborhoods.  Be safe! 

Go Blue Devils! 

Dr. Lawrence J. Eberlin, Jr. 

Principal 

March 27, 2025 

Hello, Blue Devil Families!  This week at 3319 Millwood, our Junior Class (and a few Seniors) took the WIN Test, which is a career readiness assessment and measures essential workplace skills and helps students demonstrate their preparedness for various careers.  Students who score an overall 3 or higher on the WIN earn the distinction of Career Ready, which is a part of the state high school report card.  Thank you for helping to keep your students present, involved, and engaged!  Here are a few things to share for this week and beyond: 

• Congratulations to the Blue Devil Mechanics who won the FIRST SC North Charleston Qualifier this past weekend! The team went 12-0 during the qualifying rounds; Alex Greytak was recognized as a State Finalist for FIRST Dean's List; and the team won the Gracious Professionalism Award.  Onto the State Championships! 

• Congratulations to Dr. Lee and our Band Students for once again earning a Superior with Distinction at Concert Performance Assessment! Well done! 

• Boys Varsity Golf v. AC Flora, March 27. 

• Varsity Baseball v. Westwood, March 27, 6:30 pm.  

• JV Baseball at Westwood, March 27, 6:30 pm. 

• Boys Varsity Tennis at Richland Northeast, March 27, 5:00 pm. 

• Esports Rocket League v. Indiana Connections Academy from Indianapolis, IN, March 27. 

• Esports Mario Kart v. Fuquay-Varina HS from Fuquay-Varina, NC, March 27. 

• JV and Varsity Lady Blue Soccer at York, March 28, 5:30 / 7:00 pm. 

• JV and Varsity Boys Soccer v. York, March 28, 5:30 / 7:00 pm. 

• Girls and Boys Varsity Track and Field at Swansea Invitational, March 29, 8:00 am. 

• For a full schedule of all athletic events, visit https://dreherathletics.com/ and the Dreher Athletics app https://dreherbluedevils.app.link/download.  Come see our Blue Devils in action! 

• Please remind your students that cell phones and all electronic devices (headphones, earbuds, tablets, etc.) are to be put away at school from 8am to 3:15pm.  (Free to Focus SC: https://www.richlandone.org/freetofocus) 

• Content Recover for Q3: student work must be completed by May 2.  After-school Content Recovery Sessions: April 1, Room 311 (Mrs. Molina); April 3, Room 228 (Mr. Jeter); April 7 and 9, Room 300 (Ms. Cox); April 22 and 24= Room 314 (Mr. Penney); and April 28 and 30= Room 314 (Mr. Penney). 

• Attendance make-up sessions will be offered on the following dates: April 7th, 2025, to May 08, 2025 (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday - Room 121: 3:30 to 5:30) and April 5th and May 3rd (Saturday- Cafeteria 8:00 am to 12:00 pm).  If hours are not completed by May 28th, 2025, summer hours may be available for current 9th, 10th, and 11th grade students.  Seniors must recapture attendance hours by May 24, 2025.  If you have any questions concerning attendance make-up, please contact Assistant Principal Jacob Baxter at 803-253-7045 or at jacob.baxter@richlandone.org. 

• From Mr. Kirkley, Director of School Counseling, important updates (Junior Scholars Awards, Palmetto Fellows, ACT / SAT Release Dates, and more): https://dreher.richlandone.org/school-counseling/school-counseling-department/from-the-desk-of-kevin-kirkley-counseling-department-chair 

• The local post of the American Legion has provided Dreher the opportunity to recommend delegates for Palmetto Boys State, June 8-14 at Anderson University.  Palmetto Boys State is a summer leadership program for boys who have just completed their junior year of high school.  More information about Boys State is available online at https://startpbs.com. Interested students should complete the attached application form and return it to Mr. Kirkley in the counseling office by March 28, 2025 (hard copies of the form are also available in the counseling office).  Then, a panel will convene to select the delegates from Dreher.  The cost to students is $420.  Please contact Mr. Kirkley with questions.  For details: https://dreher.richlandone.org/school-resources/just-for-juniors 

• The Annual State Survey for Parents is open until April 11.  For access directions, go to: https://dreher.richlandone.org/parent-resources/climate-survey-access-through-powerschool-parent-portal 

• Early Release for students and Parent Conferences, March 28.  We will attend B Day 3rd and 4th Block classes. 

• Sip with Student Support Services (parent drop-in with school counselors), Media Center, March 28, 1:00- -3:00 pm. 

• Super Eliza 5K, Earlewood Park, March 29. Register for $20 at www.supereliza5k.com. 

• Junior / Senior Prom, The State Museum, April 26.  For details: https://dreher.richlandone.org/school-resources/senior-section-class-of-24 or https://dreher.richlandone.org/school-resources/just-for-juniors 

• Dreher Graduation, May 28, 8:00 am, Colonial Life Arena. 

Thank you for all you do for our Dreher Community!  And please remind student drivers to watch their speed while driving through the neighborhoods.  Be safe! 

Go Blue Devils! 

Dr. Lawrence J. Eberlin, Jr. 

Principal 

March 20, 2025 

Hello, Blue Devil Families!  March Madness is here! This week at 3319 Millwood, the 4th Quarter began, and we gave the SAT for Juniors.  Please remind your students that cell phones and all electronic devices (headphones, earbuds, tablets, etc.) are to be put away at school from 8am to 3:15pm.  (Free to Focus SC: https://www.richlandone.org/freetofocus) Thank you for helping to keep your students present, involved, and engaged!  Here are a few things to share for this week and beyond: 

• Congratulations

   to Ms. Jeanette Wallulis, Dreher March Teacher of the Month! 

• Congratulations to our Dreher Rising Stars: Jamari Smith, Trayvon Curry, Cortez Gilmore, Adena Weinkle, and Kaiden Kennedy-Banks! 

• Congratulations to Dr. Hodis and Latin Students who hosted the State Latin Spring Forum.  Dreher won 1st place overall.  Several students won individual awards, and Dreher won 4 of the 7 state offices! 

• Congratulations to Art Students (Peyton Mooney, Carolyn Coffey, Aria Le, and Karsyn Jackson) whose work will be exhibited at ArtFields Jr. in Lake City, SC this spring! 

• Congratulations to Ms. King and German Students who excelled on the National German Exam! 

• Congratulations to Ms. Link and our students in Chemistry Olympiad!  Alice Wang and Skyla Heyden have been named 2 of the top 10 students in the state and are headed to the National Chemistry Olympiad! 

• JV and Varsity Lady Blue Soccer at South Pointe, March 21, 5:30 / 7:00 pm.  

• Boys JV and Varsity Soccer v. South Pointe, March 21, 5:30 / 7:00 pm. 

• B Team and JV Baseball at Westwood, March 21, 6:00 pm. 

• JV Baseball v. Airport, March 22, 12:00 noon. 

• Boys and Girls Varsity Track and Field, Coaches Classic, Westwood, March 22. 

• For a full schedule of all athletic events, visit https://dreherathletics.com/ and the Dreher Athletics app https://dreherbluedevils.app.link/download.  Come see our Blue Devils in action! 

• Blue Devil Mechanics, N. Charleston Robotics Competition. March 20-22.  Good luck! 

• 18th Annual Dancing with the Teachers Concert, Auditorium, March 21, 7:00 pm. 

• Dreher Band Chili Cook-off, Memorial Stadium, March 23, 3:00 – 6:00 pm. 

• Dreher PTO Zoom Meeting, March 24, 5:00 pm.  Meet ID: 834 9345 9542, Passcode 2537000 

• Content Recover for Q3: student work must be completed by May 2.  After-school Content Recovery Sessions: April 1, Room 311 (Mrs. Molina); April 3, Room 228 (Mr. Jeter); April 7 and 9, Room 300 (Ms. Cox); April 22 and 24= Room 314 (Mr. Penney); and April 28 and 30= Room 314 (Mr. Penney). 

• Attendance make-up sessions will be offered on the following dates: April 7th, 2025, to May 08, 2025 (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday - Room 121: 3:30 to 5:30) and April 5th and May 3rd (Saturday- Cafeteria 8:00 am to 12:00 pm).  If hours are not completed by May 28th, 2025, summer hours may be available for current 9th, 10th, and 11th grade students.  Seniors must recapture attendance hours by May 24, 2025.  If you have any questions concerning attendance make-up, please contact Assistant Principal Jacob Baxter at 803-253-7045 or at jacob.baxter@richlandone.org. 

• From Mr. Kirkley, Director of School Counseling, important updates (Junior Scholars Awards, Palmetto Fellows, ACT / SAT Release Dates, and more): https://dreher.richlandone.org/school-counseling/school-counseling-department/from-the-desk-of-kevin-kirkley-counseling-department-chair 

• The local post of the American Legion has provided Dreher the opportunity to recommend delegates for Palmetto Boys State, June 8-14 at Anderson University.  Palmetto Boys State is a summer leadership program for boys who have just completed their junior year of high school.  More information about Boys State is available online at https://startpbs.com. Interested students should complete the attached application form and return it to Mr. Kirkley in the counseling office by March 28, 2025 (hard copies of the form are also available in the counseling office).  Then, a panel will convene to select the delegates from Dreher.  The cost to students is $420.  Please contact Mr. Kirkley with questions.  For details: https://dreher.richlandone.org/school-resources/just-for-juniors 

• The Annual State Survey for Parents is open until April 11.  For access directions, go to: https://dreher.richlandone.org/parent-resources/climate-survey-access-through-powerschool-parent-portal 

• Early Release for students and Parent Conferences, March 28.  We will attend B Day 3rd and 4th Block classes. 

• Sip with Student Support Services (parent drop-in with school counselors), Media Center, March 28, 1:00- -3:00 pm. 

• Super Eliza 5K, Earlewood Park, March 29. Register for $20 at www.supereliza5k.com. 

• Junior / Senior Prom, The State Museum, April 26.  For details: https://dreher.richlandone.org/school-resources/senior-section-class-of-24 or https://dreher.richlandone.org/school-resources/just-for-juniors 

• Dreher Graduation, May 28, 8:00 am, Colonial Life Arena. 

Thank you for all you do for our Dreher Community!  And please remind student drivers to watch their speed while driving through the neighborhoods.  Be safe! 

Go Blue Devils! 

Dr. Lawrence J. Eberlin, Jr. 

Principal 

March 13, 2025 

Hello, Blue Devil Families!  This week at 3319 Millwood, we wrapped-up the 3rd Nine Weeks with multiple arts, athletics, and academic events!  While Monday, March 17, is St. Patrick’s Day, it is also the beginning of the 4th Nine Weeks and the final stretch.  I wish all students good luck as we head toward the end of the school year.  Thank you for helping to keep your students present, involved, and engaged!  Here are a few things to share for this week and beyond: 

• Congratulations to Ms. Cox, Mr. Granrud, Mr. Japha, and all the students of the Quiz Bowl Team for winning the State Championship!  Outstanding! 

• Congratulations to the Blue Devil Mechanics for winning the 2025 Autonomous Award at the Regional Robotics Qualifier!  Well done! 

• Congratulations to Mia Williams for competing at the University of South Carolina Science Fair! 

• Congratulations to Micah Roth who won a scholarship for a summer study in Spain! 

• Boys Varsity Golf v. Brookland-Cayce & Airport, March 13. 

• JV and Varsity Softball v. Lancaster, March 13, 5:30 pm / 7:15 pm. 

• Varsity Baseball v. Lancaster, March 13, 6:30 pm. 

• Boys JV Tennis v. AC Flora, March 13, 5:00 pm. Beat the Falcons! 

• Boys Varsity Tennis at AC Flora, March 13, 5:00 pm. Beat the Falcons! 

• Lady Blue JV and Varsity Soccer v. Lancaster, March 14, 5:30 pm / 7:00 pm. 

• Boys JV and Varsity Soccer at Lancaster, March 14, 5:30 pm / 7:00 pm. 

• Varsity Track and Field at Cavalier Relays, RNE, and Redhawk Invitational, Westwood, March 15.  

• For a full schedule of all athletic events, visit https://dreherathletics.com/ and the Dreher Athletics app https://dreherbluedevils.app.link/download.  Come see our Blue Devils in action! 

• Content Recover for Q3 is open.  Student work must be completed by May 2. 

• Attendance make-up sessions will be offered on the following dates:  April 7th, 2025, to May 08, 2025 (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday - Room 121: 3:30 to 5:30) and April 5th and May 3rd (Saturday- Cafeteria 8:00 am to 12:00 pm).  If hours are not completed by May 28th, 2025, summer hours may be available for current 9th, 10th, and 11th grade students.  Seniors must recapture attendance hours by May 24, 2025.  If you have any questions concerning attendance make-up, please contact Assistant Principal Jacob Baxter at 803-253-7045 or at jacob.baxter@richlandone.org. 

• The local post of the American Legion has provided Dreher the opportunity to recommend delegates for Palmetto Boys State.  Palmetto Boys State is a summer leadership program for boys who have just completed their junior year of high school.  This year's Boys State will take place at Anderson University June 8-14.  More information about Boys State is available online at https://startpbs.com. Students who are interested in attending should complete the attached application form and return it to Kevin Kirkley in the counseling office by March 28, 2025 (hard copies of the form are also available in the counseling office).  Then, a panel will convene to select the delegates from Dreher.  The cost to students for the weeklong program is $420.  Please feel free to contact Mr. Kirkley with any questions!  For details: https://dreher.richlandone.org/school-resources/just-for-juniors 

• The Annual State Survey for Parents is open until April 11.  For access directions, go to: https://dreher.richlandone.org/parent-resources/climate-survey-access-through-powerschool-parent-portal 

• SAT, March 19.  For more details, please go to: https://dreher.richlandone.org/school-counseling/school-counseling-department/from-the-desk-of-kevin-kirkley-counseling-department-chair 

• 18th Annual Dancing with the Teachers Concert, Friday, March 21, 7:00 pm. 

• Super Eliza 5K, Earlewood Park on March 29. Register for $20 at www.supereliza5k.com. The money will be going toward finding a cure for Sanfilippo Syndrome, a childhood Alzheimer's disease. 

• Junior / Senior Prom, The State Museum, April 26.  For details: https://dreher.richlandone.org/school-resources/senior-section-class-of-24 or https://dreher.richlandone.org/school-resources/just-for-juniors 

• Dreher Graduation, May 28, 8:00 am, Colonial Life Arena. 

Thank you for all you do for our Dreher Community!  And please remind student drivers to watch their speed while driving through the neighborhoods.  Be safe! 

Go Blue Devils! 

Dr. Lawrence J. Eberlin, Jr. 

Principal 

March 6, 2025 

Hello, Blue Devil Families!  This week at 3319 Millwood, Spring Sports officially got underway, we hosted a week-long visual arts showcase, and our Naval JROTC program excelled in its annual inspection.  It has been a busy week, and we even made it through a 2-hour late start due to strong winds and heavy rain!  Thank you for helping to keep your students present, involved, and engaged!  Here are a few things to share for this week and beyond: 

• Congratulations to Sarah Bobertz for being published in the National Junior Classical League Newsletter.  Her Latin Myth Origo Occasi / The origin of the Sunset received Magna Cum Laude from the SCRIBO (Latin Creative Writing): https://viewer.joomag.com/torch-us-lxxiv-spring-2025/0848738001738519899/p18 

• Congratulations to our Navy JROTC Brain Brawl Team for their 3rd place overall finish (out of 33 teams) at the Area Six Brain Brawl Championship, held at the USC Darla Moore School of Business! 

• Congratulations to Ms. Pennyway and the 43 Theatre Students who competed at the SC International Thespian Society Festival!  Earning numerous Superior Ratings, 25 students in 20 events qualified for the International Thespian Festival this summer. This is a Dreher record! 

• Varsity Baseball at Lakewood, March 6, 6:00 pm. 

• Lady Blue JV and Varsity Soccer at Camden, March 7, 5:30 pm / 7:00 pm. 

• Boys JV and Varsity Soccer v. Camden, March 7, 5:30 pm / 7:00 pm. 

• Varsity Track and Field, Bulldog Invitational, Camden, and Clash of the Carolinas, Cuthberston, March 8.  

• For a full schedule of all athletic events, visit https://dreherathletics.com/ and the Dreher Athletics app https://dreherbluedevils.app.link/download.  Come see our Blue Devils in action! 

• Blue Devil Mechanics Robotics Team at Regional Qualifiers, Hartsville, March 6-8. 

• Miss Blue Devil Pageant, March 7, Auditorium, 7:00 pm. 

• School Improvement Council (SIC) meeting, Monday, March 10, front office, 6:00 pm. 

• The Annual State Survey for Parents is open until April 11.  For access directions, go to: https://dreher.richlandone.org/parent-resources/climate-survey-access-through-powerschool-parent-portal 

• The ACT test date is March 11, 2025.  The SAT test date is March 19, 2025 (SAT students will also participate in online exam setup on March 12).  For more details, please go to: https://dreher.richlandone.org/school-counseling/school-counseling-department/from-the-desk-of-kevin-kirkley-counseling-department-chair 

• Super Eliza 5K, Earlewood Park on March 29. Register for $20 at www.supereliza5k.com. The money will be going toward finding a cure for Sanfilippo Syndrome, a childhood Alzheimer's disease. 

• Junior / Senior Prom, The State Museum, April 26.  For details: https://dreher.richlandone.org/school-resources/senior-section-class-of-24 or https://dreher.richlandone.org/school-resources/just-for-juniors 

• Dreher Graduation, May 28, 8:00 am, Colonial Life Arena. 

Thank you for all you do for our Dreher Community!  And please remind student drivers to watch their speed while driving through the neighborhoods.  Be safe! 

Go Blue Devils! 

Dr. Lawrence J. Eberlin, Jr. 

Principal 

Dreher Message—March 3, 2025 

Hello, Blue Devil Families.  This afternoon, we evacuated our school building due to a possible gas leak.  The fire department came and cleared us to return to the building and resume our daily schedule.  No gas leak was detected.  Currently, we are working with our district maintenance to determine the cause of the odor.  At this time, students and staff are in classes.  Thank you for your understanding as we work to keep everyone at Dreher safe. 

Dr. Lawrence J. Eberlin, Jr. 

Principal 

February 27, 2025 

Hello, Blue Devil Families!  This week at 3319 Millwood, we continued our celebration of Black History Month with a wonderful student-designed and student-performed assembly.  Along with the R1 School Board and the Columbia-Richland Fire Department, we honored the heroic actions of our long-distance runners and three students in particular—Micah Roth, Eliza Jones, and Hampton Rogers.  A great week at Dreher!  Thank you for helping to keep your students present, involved, and engaged!  Here are a few things to share for this week and beyond: 

• Thank you to Mrs. Hiller, Mrs. Schriro, Key Club, and National Honors Society for hosting the Blood Connection Blood Drive this week.  What an important service! 

• Congratulations to Mrs. Molina, our Dreher February Teacher of the Month! 

• Congratulations to Ms. Hazlett and our Math Team for competing at the College of Charleston this past weekend and congrats to Luke Trimble for his win with the Ken-Ken Challenge! 

• Congratulations to Commander Shelton, Chief Harris, and our Navy JROTC Cadets—Gracie Robertson, Courtney Jolly, Kenneth Crosby, and Dominic Empleo—who qualified for the National JROTC Leadership and Academic Bowl in Washington, DC. this June! 

• Congratulations to Ms. Pennyway and the 43 Theatre Students who competed at the SC International Thespian Society Festival!  Earning numerous Superior Ratings, 17 students in 15 events qualified for the International Thespian Festival this summer. And Ms. Pennyway was awarded the Golden Apple Award for 10 years of service! 

• Congratulations to Boys Varsity Basketball for a great season! 

• Lady Blue Varsity Soccer at Viking Cup Tournament, Spring Valley, February 28-March 2. 

• Varsity Baseball at White Knoll Tournament, White Knoll, February 28-March 2. 

• For a full schedule of all athletic events, visit https://dreherathletics.com/ and the Dreher Athletics app https://dreherbluedevils.app.link/download.  Come see our Blue Devils in action! 

• Career and Technology Education Newsletter: February CTE Newsletter 2025 

• The ACT test date is March 11, 2025.  The SAT test date is March 19, 2025 (SAT students will also participate in online exam setup on March 12).  For more details, please go to: https://dreher.richlandone.org/school-counseling/school-counseling-department/from-the-desk-of-kevin-kirkley-counseling-department-chair 

• Dreher Visual Arts Showcase, March 3-7, in the Visual Arts Hallway.  A reception will be held on Thursday, March 6, 4:00-6:00 pm in the art rooms with the National Art Honor Society hosting a spring sale in Room 127. 

• Miss Blue Devil Pageant, March 7, Auditorium, 7:00 pm.  Tickets are $5 and can be purchased at Hometown ticketing. 

• Super Eliza 5K, Earlewood Park on March 29. Register for $20 at www.supereliza5k.com. The money will be going toward finding a cure for Sanfilippo Syndrome, a childhood Alzheimer's disease. 

• Dreher Graduation, May 28, 8:00 am, Colonial Life Arena. 

Thank you for all you do for our Dreher Community!  And please remind student drivers to watch their speed while driving through the neighborhoods.  Be safe! 

Go Blue Devils! 

Dr. Lawrence J. Eberlin, Jr. 

Principal 

February 20, 2025 

Hello, Blue Devil Families!  This week at 3319 Millwood, while still working hard in the classroom, we are quickly approaching the end of the winter sports season with the spring sports getting underway.  Truly amazing how the school year is speeding by!  Thank you for helping to keep your students present, involved, and engaged!  Here are a few things to share for this week and beyond: 

• Congratulations to Dr. Lee and the Marching Band for their performance last weekend at Disney World! 

• Congratulations to Mr. Rafferty and our 34 Orchestra Students who made the Richland One Honors Orchestra! 

• Congratulations to the following Boys Varsity Wrestlers who will compete in the State Championships, February 21-22, in Florence: Franco Pressley, Parker Tyner, Randal Harper, Hadi Jabali, Holden Hucks, Timmy Lippett, Willie Smith, and TJ Blakeley! 

• Congratulations to Girls Varsity Basketball for a great and hard-fought season! 

• Boys Varsity Basketball at Greer, 2nd Round of the State Playoffs, February 20, 7:30 pm. 

• For a full schedule of all athletic events, visit https://dreherathletics.com/ and the Dreher Athletics app https://dreherbluedevils.app.link/download.  Come see our Blue Devils in action! 

• Athletics Boosters Club Bash, February 21, at 7pm, Hunter Gatherer Hanger 1402 Jim Hamilton Blvd.  For tickets: https://124z53398351483.3dcartstores.com/Bash-Tickets_c_23.html 

• Palmetto Girls State is a summer program for female students who will be entering their senior year next year.  This year’s program will be held on the campus of Presbyterian College June 8-14.  The program is designed to introduce students to government and citizenship as they participate in mock activities at the municipal, county, and state government levels.  Students can read more about the program at www.palmettogirlsstate.net.  The American Legion Auxiliary sponsors the program and makes the determination of which students from Dreher can serve as delegates.  Two students from Dreher will be selected, and the cost to students is $490 (plus a $40 refundable key deposit).  If you would like to be considered to attend Girls State as a delegate, please complete the attached application and return to Mr. Kevin Kirkley in the counseling office at Dreher no later than February 21, 2025.  Printed copies of the application are also available in the counseling office.  Application: Palmetto Girls State Application 2025 

• The dates for the school-day ACT and SAT for juniors and seniors who registered for the exams have been determined.  The ACT test date is March 11, 2025.  The SAT test date is March 19, 2025 (SAT students will also participate in online exam setup on March 12).  There is no makeup for ACT and SAT testing.  Testing will begin promptly at 8:00 am, and late students will not be admitted to testing.  The ACT is a paper-and-pencil exam, and the SAT is an online exam.  Students should bring their school laptops fully charged for testing. 

• Blood Connection Blood Drive, Wednesday, February 26 hosted by Key Club and National Honor Society. For students, if you are 16 or older and weigh at least 110 pounds, please consider signing up to donate blood. One pint of blood can save up to three lives. If you are 17 or older, no parent permission is needed; if you are 16, you will need a parent permission form—located at the front office. All students need a photo ID.  

• Dreher Visual Arts Showcase, March 3-7, in the Visual Arts Hallway.  A reception will be held on Thursday, March 6, 4-6:00 pm in the art rooms with the National Art Honor Society hosting a spring sale in Room 127.   

• Dreher Graduation, May 28, 8:00 am, Colonial Life Arena. 

Thank you for all you do for our Dreher Community!  And please remind student drivers to watch their speed while driving through the neighborhoods.  Be safe! 

Go Blue Devils! 

Dr. Lawrence J. Eberlin, Jr. 

Principal 

Hello Blue Devil Families!

It is the Booster Club’s favorite time of year, the 8^th Annual Blue Devil Bash.

Friday, February 21 from 7-10 at The Hunter Gatherer Hanger, an indoor/outdoor, spacious facility located at The Hanger, 1402 Jim Hamilton Blvd, right by Memorial Stadium.  We’re excited to welcome back Whiskey Tango Review to The Bash!

The Blue Devil Bash raises money for All Dreher sports teams. 100% of the proceeds go back to the athletes and programs.

Come enjoy food, beverages, fellowship, great music and fabulous team raffles.

Bash and Raffle tickets are available online at www.dreherathletics.com/ shop.

Tickets can be purchased online through Wednesday, February 19. Online tickets are $35 for a single and $60 for a couple.  Get them early because the price goes up at the door!

Thank you to our Presenting Sponsor, Berkshire Hathaway Reynolds & Team, and our other sponsors, Allstate Bill Tindall Agency, Devine Chiropractic, Home Inspection One, McDonnell Tax Service, Hunter Gatherer, Clutch Coffee and Nothing Bunt Cakes. Hope to see you on Friday, February 21 from 7-10 at the 8^th Annual Blue Devil Bash!  Go Blue Devils!

February 13, 2025 

Hello, Blue Devil Families!  Happy Valentine’s Day!  Happy President’s Days Weekend!  This week at 3319 Millwood Avenue, amid all the great teaching and learning, we also hosted LRADAC during Homeroom for sessions with the students on the dangers of vaping and ways to prevent starting.  As I shared with the students, we want them to be safe and to make good decisions. Thank you for helping to keep your students present, involved, and engaged!  Here are a few things to share for this week and beyond: 

• Student holidays on both Friday, February 14 (professional development day for faculty and staff), and Monday, February 17 (school-wide holiday). 

• Congratulations to Mrs. Hannah Markowitz (Milton-Hall), our 2025-2025 Classified Employee of the Year! 

• Congratulations to Gustavo Zamora-Moreno, our 2025 Coming Home King, and to Vlad Patrick, our 2025 Coming Home Mr. Congeniality! 

• Congratulations to Maddie Coco, our 2025 Legend in the Making! 

• Congratulations to Ashton Cutler who took 2nd place overall in the SC Band Directors’ Association Master Recital! 

• Boys Varsity Wrestling at the Individual State Wrestling Championships, Westside HS, February 14-15. 

• For a full schedule of all athletic events, visit https://dreherathletics.com/ and the Dreher Athletics app https://dreherbluedevils.app.link/download.  Come see our Blue Devils in action! 

• Palmetto Girls State is a summer program for female students who will be entering their senior year next year.  This year’s program will be held on the campus of Presbyterian College June 8-14.  The program is designed to introduce students to government and citizenship as they participate in mock activities at the municipal, county, and state government levels.  Students can read more about the program at www.palmettogirlsstate.net.  The American Legion Auxiliary sponsors the program and makes the determination of which students from Dreher can serve as delegates.  Two students from Dreher will be selected, and the cost to students is $490 (plus a $40 refundable key deposit).  If you would like to be considered to attend Girls State as a delegate, please complete the attached application and return to Mr. Kevin Kirkley in the counseling office at Dreher no later than February 21, 2025.  Printed copies of the application are also available in the counseling office.  Application: Palmetto Girls State Application 2025 

• The dates for the school-day ACT and SAT for juniors and seniors who registered for the exams have been determined.  The ACT test date is March 11, 2025.  The SAT test date is March 19, 2025 (SAT students will also participate in online exam setup on March 12).  There is no makeup for ACT and SAT testing.  Testing will begin promptly at 8:00 am, and late students will not be admitted to testing.  The ACT is a paper-and-pencil exam, and the SAT is an online exam.  Students should bring their school laptops fully charged for testing. 

• Athletics Boosters Club Bash, February 21, at 7pm, Hunter Gatherer Hanger 1402 Jim Hamilton Blvd.  For tickets: https://124z53398351483.3dcartstores.com/Bash-Tickets_c_23.html 

• Blood Connection Blood Drive, Wednesday, February 26 hosted by Key Club and National Honor Society. For students, if you are 16 or older and weigh at least 110 pounds, please consider signing up to donate blood. One pint of blood can save up to three lives. If you are 17 or older, no parent permission is needed; if you are 16, you will need a parent permission form—located at the front office. All students need a photo ID.  

• Dreher Graduation, May 28, 8:00 am, Colonial Life Arena. 

Thank you for all you do for our Dreher Community!  And please remind student drivers to watch their speed while driving through the neighborhoods.  Be safe! 

Go Blue Devils! 

Dr. Lawrence J. Eberlin, Jr. 

Principal 

February 6, 2025 

Hello, Blue Devil Families!  This week at 3319 Millwood Avenue, our arts programs have continued to celebrate more All-State accomplishments, Theatre Students performing one-act plays, our students and staff raising more than $2000 to support Special Olympics, and we enjoyed Coming Home Week prepping for the AC Flora basketball games tonight and tomorrow night!  And we honored our former Dreher Coaches and Athletic Directors Ken and Mike DuBard with “Dubard Gymnasium” added to our court floor.  Thank you for helping to keep your students present, involved, and engaged!  Here are a few things to share for this week and beyond: 

• Congratulations to Ms. Cox, Mr. Granrud, Mr. Japha and our Quiz Bowl students—District Champs and headed to the State Championship! 

• Congratulations to Ms. Hazlett and the students of our Math Team—Hakeem Osinubi, Luke Maltarich, Luke Trimble, Ayush Mitra, Christopher White, Merryn Courie, and Ashton Culter—for placing 3rd in their division at the USC Math Competition! 

• Congratulations to Dr. Lee and Band Students—Francis Grice, Maria Sloop, Ashton Cutler, Tyson White for All-State Band;  Francis Grice and Levi Nichols for All-State Jazz Band; Eason Graham, Kaleb Pringle, Rocco Scandrol, Gerry Mendez, Madison Griffin-Jones, Levi Nichols, Chloe’ Bryant, Aiden Wang, and Alaina Cutler for Region Clinic; and Ryan Wood, Wynn Lee, Spencer Bush, Bella Lucci, Mia Amos, Paul Jenkinson, Kimberly Jones, Peyton Mooney for Senior Region Band. 

• Congratulations to Mr. Rafferty and our All-State Orchestra Students—Kaleb Lim, Mary Allison Swaim, and Micah Doberne Schol. 

• Congratulations to Ms. Pennyway and our All-State Acting Ensemble Students—Kathryn Adler, Hollis Gwin, Kamryn Pressley-Cooley, and Sophie Robinson. 

• Congratulations to Mrs. McKenzie and our All-State Chorus Students—Mia Amos, Caleb Evans, Angel Figueroa, Tanisha Goodpaster, Hannah Langley, Ben Palmer, Mia Rodriguez, and Zoe Smith. 

• Congratulations to Mrs. Peay, Ms. Brooks, and our FBLA Students for their accomplishments at State Competition—Aiden Wong voted SC Vice President of Community Service, Aiden Wang and Jaelyn Honegan for 1st place Community Service Project, Azariyah Davis for 2nd Place Job Interview, and Kamirah Thompson for 2nd Place Impromptu Speaking. 

• Congratulations to Boys Varsity Wrestling for their great season!  

• Girls JV Basketball v. AC Flora, February 6, 5:30 pm. 

• Boys B Team and JV Basketball v. AC Flora, February 6, 6:30 pm / 7:30 pm. 

• Girls and Boys Varsity Basketball v. AC Flora, February 7, 6:00 pm / 7:30 pm. 

• For a full schedule of all athletic events, visit https://dreherathletics.com/ and the Dreher Athletics app https://dreherbluedevils.app.link/download.  Come see our Blue Devils in action! 

• Dreher SIC Meeting, February 10, Principal’s Conference Room, 6:00 pm. 

• The dates for the school-day ACT and SAT for juniors and seniors who registered for the exams have been determined.  The ACT test date is March 11, 2025.  The SAT test date is March 19, 2025 (SAT students will also participate in online exam setup on March 12).  There is no makeup for ACT and SAT testing.  Testing will begin promptly at 8:00 am, and late students will not be admitted to testing.  The ACT is a paper-and-pencil exam, and the SAT is an online exam.  Students should bring their school laptops fully charged for testing. 

• Polar Plunge for Special Olympics, February 8, Lake Murray Public Park, 10:00 am.  Help Dreher raise more than $2000!  To donate: https://www.classy.org/team/628451 

• Athletics Boosters Club Bash, February 21, at 7pm, Hunter Gatherer Hanger 1402 Jim Hamilton Blvd.  For tickets: https://124z53398351483.3dcartstores.com/Bash-Tickets_c_23.html 

• Dreher Graduation, May 28, 8:00 am, Colonial Life Arena. 

Thank you for all you do for our Dreher Community!  And please remind student drivers to watch their speed while driving through the neighborhoods.  Be safe! 

Go Blue Devils! 

Dr. Lawrence J. Eberlin, Jr. 

Principal 

January 30, 2025 

Hello, Blue Devil Families!  This week at 3319 Millwood Avenue, our campus was busy with activity—quality teaching and learning, competing hard in wrestling and basketball, Richland One Honors Band rehearsing and performing, hosting Hand Parent Night for the Class of 2029, and we honored Dr. Hasinger with the unveiling of his official portrait as a former Principal of Dreher.  What a great week we’ve had!  Thank you for helping to keep your students present, involved, and engaged!  Here are a few things to share for this week and beyond: 

• Congratulations to Mrs. Alison Schriro for being recognized as a 2025 NCWIT Aspirations in Computing South Carolina Educator Award Winner! 

• Congratulations to Mrs. Pfrommer, Mrs. Raines, and our visual arts students who won Scholastic Art Awards: Aria Le, Karsyn Jackson, Carolyn Coffey, Quentin Hilley, Sienna Buck, and Peyton Mooney! 

• Congratulations to Mrs. Peay for being named our Dreher January Teacher of the Month! 

• Congratulations to Halen Moss for taking first place in the MLK Dream Keepers Essay and Scholarship Contest! 

• Congratulations to our Naval JROTC Drill Team for placing 2nd overall in the Richland One Superintendent’s Cup Drill Competition! 

• Congratulations to Mrs. Lee and the Dreher Dance Students who made the Richland One District Honors Dance Company: Logan Green-Richardson, Malana Pinckney, Chloe Scott, and Kamirah Thompson! 

• Congratulations to Maddie Coco for advancing to the Girls Upper State Wrestling Consolation Semifinals! 

• Girls and Boys JV Basketball at Richland Northeast, January 30, 5:30 pm / 6:30 pm.  

• Girls and Boys Varsity Basketball at Richland Northeast, January 31, 6:00 pm / 7:30 pm. 

• Boys Varsity Wrestling v. AC Flora, at Laurens, 1st Round of the State Playoffs February 1, 10:00 am. 

• For a full schedule of all athletic events, visit https://dreherathletics.com/ and the Dreher Athletics app https://dreherbluedevils.app.link/download.  Come see our Blue Devils in action! 

• Dreher SIC Meeting, February 10, Principal’s Conference Room, 6:00 pm. 

• Content Recovery for Quarter 2 continues. The deadline for students to complete work is February 13. 

• “Free to Focus SC” has begun in schools across South Carolina.  For Dreher, this means that students are to have their cell phones and devices put away from 8:00 am to 3:15 pm, including in the hallways and during lunch.  For more information and a video explanation featuring a few of our Dreher students, please go to: https://www.richlandone.org/FreeToFocus 

• The dates for the school-day ACT and SAT for juniors and seniors who registered for the exams have been determined.  The ACT test date is March 11, 2025.  The SAT test date is March 19, 2025 (SAT students will also participate in online exam setup on March 12).  There is no makeup for ACT and SAT testing.  Testing will begin promptly at 8:00 am, and late students will not be admitted to testing.  The ACT is a paper-and-pencil exam, and the SAT is an online exam.  Students should bring their school laptops fully charged for testing. 

• Dreher 2025 Yearbook: last chance to guarantee pre-order with name personalization and at the lowest price is this coming FRIDAY, January 31. To order, go to: https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productDetail/1042841/DREHER-HIGH-SCHOOL/Yearbook/20240709042356260128/CATALOG_SHOP/Yearbook/20240709042356293128#design/0 

• Polar Plunge for Special Olympics, February 8, Lake Murray Public Park, 10:00 am.  Help Dreher raise more than $1700!  To donate: https://www.classy.org/team/628451 

• Athletics Boosters Club Bash, February 21, at 7pm, Hunter Gatherer Hanger 1402 Jim Hamilton Blvd.  For tickets: https://124z53398351483.3dcartstores.com/Bash-Tickets_c_23.html 

• Dreher Graduation, May 28, 8:00 am, Colonial Life Arena. 

Thank you for all you do for our Dreher Community!  And please remind student drivers to watch their speed while driving through the neighborhoods.  Be safe! 

Go Blue Devils! 

Dr. Lawrence J. Eberlin, Jr. 

Principal 

Hello, Blue Devil Families!  This week at 3319 Millwood Avenue, we had a week of wacky schedules due to the snow and ice.  Content Recovery for students who may need to improve their grades from Quarter 2 continues, and the deadline for students to complete work is February 13.  Thank you for helping to keep your students present, involved, and engaged! 

• Friday, January 24, is a 2-hour delayed start. We will attend all B Day classes with 1st block beginning at 10:00 am.  Breakfast will not be served, but lunch will be, of course.  After school events and activities will go forward as planned. 

• Girls and Boys Varsity Basketball vs. York, January 25, 1:30 pm / 2:30 pm. Sub-varsity games vs. York have been canceled and will not be made up. 

• The individual wrestling tournament at Lancaster for tomorrow has been canceled and will not be made up. 

• Girls and Boys Varsity Wrestling at Richland Northeast, postponed to January 28, 6:00 pm. 

• Girls and Boys Varsity Basketball games at Lancaster have been postponed to February 1 at Lancaster. Sub-varsity basketball games at Lancaster have been canceled and will not be made up. 

• For a full schedule of all athletic events, visit https://dreherathletics.com/ and the Dreher Athletics app https://dreherbluedevils.app.link/download.  Come see our Blue Devils in action! 

• “Free to Focus SC” has begun in schools across South Carolina.  For Dreher, this means that students are to have their cell phones and devices put away from 8:00 am to 3:15 pm, including in the hallways and during lunch.  For more information and a video explanation featuring a few of our Dreher students, please go to: https://www.richlandone.org/FreeToFocus 

• Please continue to review the updated cell phone and electronic device policies with your students.  Thank you for your support and assistance with these changes.  Updated district policy:  

• The dates for the school-day ACT and SAT for juniors and seniors who registered for the exams have been determined.  The ACT test date is March 11, 2025.  The SAT test date is March 19, 2025 (SAT students will also participate in online exam setup on March 12).  There is no makeup for ACT and SAT testing.  Testing will begin promptly at 8:00 am, and late students will not be admitted to testing.  The ACT is a paper-and-pencil exam, and the SAT is an online exam.  Students should bring their school laptops fully charged for testing.   

• Richland One Opportunity Fair, January 31, 9:00 am to 2:00 pm:  Richland 1 Opportunity Fair 

• Polar Plunge for Special Olympics, February 8, Lake Murray Public Park, 10:00 am.  Help Dreher raise more than $1700!  To donate: https://www.classy.org/team/628451 

• Athletics Boosters Club Bash, February 21, at 7pm, Hunter Gatherer Hanger 1402 Jim Hamilton Blvd.  For tickets: https://124z53398351483.3dcartstores.com/Bash-Tickets_c_23.html 

• Dreher Graduation, May 28, 8:00 am, Colonial Life Arena. 

Thank you for all you do for our Dreher Community!  Stay safe and warm! 

Go Blue Devils! 

Dr. Lawrence J. Eberlin, Jr. 

Principal 

anuary 16, 2025 

Hello, Blue Devil Families!  This week at 3319 Millwood Avenue, we began Content Recovery for students who may need to improve their grades from Quarter 2.  Additionally, due to the possibility of wintry weather next week, all schools were asked to prepare for the potential for eLearning for next Tuesday, January 21.  This is just a precaution—no changes in the schedule as of now.  Thank you for helping to keep your students present, involved, and engaged! 

• Friday, January 17, is a scheduled Early Release Day for students.  Lunch at 11:25 , and all students are to be off campus by 11:45 am.  Students will attend their B Day 1st and 2nd block classes. 

• Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, January 20—no school. 

• Congratulations to Art 1 student, Grayson Hilliard, for being nominated for the Artsonia "Artist of the Week" for 7-9th grade!  Help recognize Grayson!  Cast your vote for Grayson: https://www.artsonia.com/museum/aotw/vote.asp?confirm=vote&votedfor=0&group=1 

• Congratulations to Dr. Lee and to the 38 band students who made Richland One Honor Band and to the 9 band students who made Richland One Jazz Honor Band! 

• Boys B Team and JV Basketball at South Pointe, January 13, 5:00 / 6:00 pm. 

• Girls and Boys Varsity Basketball at South Pointe, January 14, 6:00 / 7:30 pm. 

• For a full schedule of all athletic events, visit https://dreherathletics.com/ and the Dreher Athletics app https://dreherbluedevils.app.link/download.  Come see our Blue Devils in action! 

• “Free to Focus SC” has begun in schools across South Carolina.  For Dreher, this means that students are to have their cell phones and devices put away from 8:00 am to 3:15 pm, including in the hallways and during lunch.  For more information and a video explanation featuring a few of our Dreher students, please go to: https://www.richlandone.org/FreeToFocus 

• Please continue to review the updated cell phone and electronic device policies with your students.  Thank you for your support and assistance with these changes.  Updated district guidelines: Richland 1 Cell Phone Guidelines 

• The dates for the school-day ACT and SAT for juniors and seniors who registered for the exams have been determined.  The ACT test date is March 11, 2025.  The SAT test date is March 19, 2025 (SAT students will also participate in online exam setup on March 12).  There is no makeup for ACT and SAT testing.  Testing will begin promptly at 8:00 am, and late students will not be admitted to testing.  The ACT is a paper-and-pencil exam, and the SAT is an online exam.  Students should bring their school laptops fully charged for testing.   

• College and Career Update: Career and College Newsletter for January 2025 

• Meadowfield Elementary School Paideia Night, January 16, 5:30 – 7:00 pm.  For information: Paideia Night (English)  and Paideia Night (Spanish) 

• Richland One Opportunity Fair, Heyward Career Center, January 31, 9:00 am to 2:00 pm: Richland One Opportunity Fair January 31, 2025 

• Athletics Boosters Club Bash, February 21, at 7pm, Hunter Gatherer Hanger 1402 Jim Hamilton Blvd.  For tickets: https://124z53398351483.3dcartstores.com/Bash-Tickets_c_23.html 

• Dreher Graduation, May 28, 8:00 am, Colonial Life Arena. 

Thank you for all you do for our Dreher Community!  Enjoy the holiday weekend!

Go Blue Devils! 

Dr. Lawrence J. Eberlin, Jr. 

Principal 

January 9, 2025 

Hello, Blue Devil Families!  The second semester is underway!  This week at 3319 Millwood Avenue, we began the second half of the school year with the new state-wide policy on the use of cell phones and smart devices during school hours.  Thank you for all your help working with your students to understand and follow this change.  Also, this week, we held the official dedication and ribbon cutting for the arts mural by Ija Charles.  Thank you to Mrs. Pfrommer and to our Dreher Foundation for helping to bring the mural to our school!  And thank you all for helping to keep your students present, involved, and engaged in this New Year! 

• Friday, January 10, is a half-day due to inclement weather. Dismissal at 11:45 am.  Students will attend their A Day 1st and 2nd block classes. 

• Congratulations to Ashton Cutler for being selected for the SC Band Director’s Association Master Recital, a showcase of some of the state’s finest musicians! 

• Girls JV Basketball at AC Flora, January 13, 5:30 pm. 

• Boys B Team and JV Basketball at AC Flora, January 13, 6:30 / 7:30 pm. 

• Girls and Boys Varsity Basketball at AC Flora, January 14, 6:00 / 7:30 pm. 

• Girls and Boys Varsity Wrestling v. Camden / S. Pointe, January 15, 6:00 pm. 

• For a full schedule of all athletic events, visit https://dreherathletics.com/ and the Dreher Athletics app https://dreherbluedevils.app.link/download.  Come see our Blue Devils in action! 

• “Free to Focus SC” has begun in schools across South Carolina.  For Dreher, this means that students are to have their cell phones and devices put away from 8:00 am to 3:15 pm, including in the hallways and during lunch.  For more information and a video explanation featuring a few of our Dreher students, please go to: https://www.richlandone.org/FreeToFocus 

• Please continue to review the updated cell phone and electronic device policies with your students.  Thank you for your support and assistance with these changes.  Updated district policy: R1 Cell Phone and Device Guidelines 

• Dreher will host a FAFSA workshop in the Dreher library on Wednesday, January 15, at 6:30 p.m.  This workshop is part of the Commission on Higher Education's College Goal SC program, and it is designed to assist parents and seniors with completing the federal financial aid form, the FAFSA.  College financial aid representatives will be available to assist families as they complete their FAFSA forms.  Interested students and parents should attend and bring the student's school laptop as well as Social Security Numbers, federal tax returns, and FSA IDs (if students/parents do not have an FSA ID, they can create one prior to the workshop by visiting https://studentaid.gov/fsa-id/).  Please contact your counselor with questions. 

• College and Career Update: Career and College Newsletter for January 2025 

• SIC Meeting, January 13, 6:00 pm in the front office conference room:  SIC Meeting January 13 2025 

• Athletics Boosters Meeting, January 13, 6:00 pm in the Media Center, followed by a Bash planning meeting. 

• Meadowfield Elementary School Paideia Night, January 16, 5:30 – 7:00 pm.  For information: Paideia Night (English) and Paideia Night (Spanish) 

• Athletics Boosters Club Bash, February 21, at 7pm, Hunter Gatherer Hanger 1402 Jim Hamilton Blvd.  For tickets: https://124z53398351483.3dcartstores.com/Bash-Tickets_c_23.html 

• Dreher Graduation, May 28, 8:00 am, Colonial Life Arena. 

Thank you for all you do for our Dreher Community! 

Go Blue Devils! 

Dr. Lawrence J. Eberlin, Jr. 

Principal 

January 6, 2025 

Hello, Blue Devil Families!  Happy New Year!  I hope that Winter Break was restful and peaceful.  Here are a few items to share ahead of our return to school on January 7: 

• Girls JV Basketball v. Camden, January 6, 3:00 pm. 

• Boys B Team and JV Basketball v. Camden, January 6, 4:00 / 5:00 pm. 

• Girls and Boys Varsity Basketball v. Camden, January 6, 6:00 / 7:30 pm. 

• Girls and Boys Varsity Wrestling v. Lancaster / York at S. Pointe, January 7, 6:00 pm. 

• For a full schedule of all athletic events, visit https://dreherathletics.com/ and the Dreher Athletics app https://dreherbluedevils.app.link/download.  Come see our Blue Devils in action! 

• Starting in January 2025 upon the return to school, “Free to Focus SC” begins in schools across South Carolina.  For Dreher, this means that students are to have their cell phones and devices put away from 8:00 am to 3:15 pm, including in the hallways and during lunch.  For more information and a video explanation featuring a few of our Dreher students, please go to: https://www.richlandone.org/FreeToFocus 

• Please review the updated cell phone and electronic device policies with your students before our return to school in January.  Thank you for your support and assistance with these changes.  Updated district policy:  Richland 1 Cell Phone / Device Guidelines 

• On January 7, at the beginning of school, students will report directly to their B Day 1st Block class.  

• Dreher Athletics Booster Club Bash, February 21. 

• Dreher Graduation is Wednesday, May 28, 8:00 am, Colonial Life Arena. 

Thank you for all you do for our Dreher Community!  And thank you for helping to keep your students present, involved, and engaged!  Happy New Year! 

Go Blue Devils! 

Dr. Lawrence J. Eberlin, Jr. 

Principal 

December 19, 2024 

Hello, Blue Devil Families!  The holidays are here!  This week at 3319 Millwood, we wrapped up exams, and we are working to put a bow on Semester 1.  Our Guitar students dazzled us with their winter concert, and we are looking forward to tonight's Chorus concert.   Also, we cheered on our students at the Unified PE basketball games.  A BIG thank you to our PTO for treating the faculty and staff to breakfast this morning!  As always, thank you for helping your students be present, involved, and engaged!  Have a wonderful and restful holiday break.  Here are a few items to share for this week and beyond: 

• Boys B Team and JV Basketball at Irmo, December 19, 6:00 / 7:15 pm. 

• Girls Varsity Basketball v. Columbia, December 20, 6:00 pm. 

• Boys Varsity Basketball v. Irmo, December 20, 7:30 pm. 

• Varsity Wrestling at South Florence, South Florence Duals, December 20-21. 

• Dreher Athletics Booster Club Bash, February 21, 2025.  Tickets are on sale now with 25% off through December 20. 

• For a full schedule of all athletic events, visit https://dreherathletics.com/ and the Dreher Athletics app https://dreherbluedevils.app.link/download.  Come see our Blue Devils in action! 

• Chorus, Winter Concert, December 19, 6:00 pm. 

• Dreher Latin Club and National Latin Honors Society are running a donation campaign for children's homes in SC through December 20 (see the attached flyer): Latin Club Holiday Donation Drive December 2024 

• Updates from Mr. Kirkley, Director of School Counseling (PSAT, PreACT, SAT, ACT, and more): https://dreher.richlandone.org/school-counseling/school-counseling-department/from-the-desk-of-kevin-kirkley-counseling-department-chair 

• December 20—End of 2nd Quarter / 1st Semester (Early Release Day for Students) 

• Winter Break—December 23, 2024, to January 6, 2025. 

• Starting in January 2025 upon the return to school, “Free to Focus SC” begins in schools across South Carolina.  For Dreher, this means that students are to have their cell phones and devices put away from 8:00 am to 3:15 pm, including in the hallways and during lunch.  For more information and a video explanation featuring a few of our Dreher students, please go to: https://www.richlandone.org/FreeToFocus 

• Dreher Graduation is Wednesday, May 28, 8:00 am, Colonial Life Arena. 

Please use the car-rider line to drop off and pick up your students.  And encourage your students who walk to always use the crosswalk at Millwood Avenue.  Let’s keep everyone safe! 

Thank you for all you do for our Dreher Community!  Happy Holidays! 

Go Blue Devils! 

Dr. Lawrence J. Eberlin, Jr. 

Principal 

December 12, 2024 

Hello, Blue Devil Families!  The rush to the holidays continues!  This week at 3319 Millwood, our students began taking Semester 1 exams, our band program wowed us with their Winter Concert, and we are looking forward to Orchestra’s Winter Concert tonight.  As always, thank you for helping your students be present, involved, and engaged!  Here are a few items to share for this week and beyond: 

• Girls and Boys JV Basketball v. Lakewood, December 12, 6:00 / 7:00 pm. 

• Girls and Boys Varity Basketball at Lakewood, December 13, 6:00 / 7:30 pm. 

• Varsity Wrestling at Hammond, December 12, 6:00 pm. 

• For a full schedule of all athletic events, visit https://dreherathletics.com/ and the Dreher Athletics app https://dreherbluedevils.app.link/download.  Come see our Blue Devils in action! 

• Orchestra, Winter Concert, December 12, 6:00 pm. 

• Guitar, Winter Concert, December 17, 6:00 pm. 

• Chorus, Winter Concert, December 19, 6:00 pm. 

• Dreher Latin Club and National Latin Honors Society are running a donation campaign for children's homes in SC through December 20 (see the attached flyer): Latin Club Holiday Donation Drive December 2024 

• Updates from Mr. Kirkley, Director of School Counseling (PSAT, PreACT, SAT, ACT, and more): https://dreher.richlandone.org/school-counseling/school-counseling-department/from-the-desk-of-kevin-kirkley-counseling-department-chair 

• From our Dreher PTO: Please consider signing up for items to support a Teacher & Staff Appreciation Breakfast on December 19.  See the link below to sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0F45A8AF2FA4FD0-53349392-dreher 

• Exam schedule and end of 1st Semester: 

• December 16, A Day Exams—2nd and 4th Blocks 

• December 17, B Day Exams—2nd and 4th Blocks 

• December 18-19—Makeup Exams 

• December 20—End of 2nd Quarter / 1st Semester (Early Release Day for Students) 

• Winter Break—December 23, 2024, to January 6, 2025. 

• Starting in January 2025 upon the return to school, “Free to Focus SC” begins in schools across South Carolina.  For Dreher, this means that students are to have their cell phones and devices put away from 8:00 am to 3:15 pm, including in the hallways and during lunch.  For more information and a video explanation featuring a few of our Dreher students, please go to: https://www.richlandone.org/FreeToFocus 

• Dreher Graduation is Wednesday, May 28, 8:00 am, Colonial Life Arena. 

Please use the car-rider line to drop off and pick up your students.  And encourage your students who walk to always use the crosswalk at Millwood Avenue.  Let’s keep everyone safe! 

Thank you for all you do for our Dreher Community! 

Go Blue Devils! 

Dr. Lawrence J. Eberlin, Jr. 

Principal 

December 5, 2024 

Hello, Blue Devil Families!  The rush to the holidays is on!  This week at 3319 Millwood, our students continued to prepare for exams, Dreher Dance Company performed (and continues to perform) Into the Woods, and NJROTC prepared for tomorrow’s Change of Command Ceremony. As always, thank you for helping your students be present, involved, and engaged!  Here are a few items to share for this week and beyond: 

• Congratulations to Mr. Ben Broughton and our students who earned All-State Guitar: Sky Gilliam, Caleb Liu, Aria Le, Lane Oana, Dominic Empleo, Beckham O'Neill, Van Terracio, Alex Kolomoets, Luke Herring, Nam Pham, Kam Snow, Dimitrius Tart, and Mia Amos! 

• Girls and Boys Varsity Basketball v. Mountainview Prep, December 6, 6:00 / 7:30 pm. 

• Varsity Wrestling at Lancaster, Lancaster Duals, December 6-7. 

• For a full schedule of all athletic events, visit https://dreherathletics.com/ and the Dreher Athletics app https://dreherbluedevils.app.link/download.  Come see our Blue Devils in action! 

• Dreher Dance Company presents Into the Woods, December 4 –6, 7:00 pm. 

• Dreher Latin Club and National Latin Honors Society are running a donation campaign for children's homes in SC through December 20 (see the attached flyer): Latin Club Holiday Donation Drive December 2024 

• Updates from Mr. Kirkley, Director of School Counseling (PSAT, PreACT, SAT, ACT, and more): https://dreher.richlandone.org/school-counseling/school-counseling-department/from-the-desk-of-kevin-kirkley-counseling-department-chair 

• Exam schedule and end of 1st Semester: 

• December 10, A Day Exam Review; December 11, B Day Exam Review 

• December 12, A Day Exams—1st and 3rd Blocks 

• December 13, B Day Exams—1st and 3rd Blocks 

• December 16, A Day Exams—2nd and 4th Blocks 

• December 17, B Day Exams—2nd and 4th Blocks 

• December 18-19—Makeup Exams 

• December 20—End of 2nd Quarter / 1st Semester (Early Release Day for Students) 

• Winter Break—December 23, 2024, to January 6, 2025. 

• Starting in January 2025 upon the return to school, “Free to Focus SC” begins in schools across South Carolina.  For Dreher, this means that students are to have their cell phones put away from 8:00 am to 3:15 pm, including in the hallways and during lunch. 

• Dreher Graduation is Wednesday, May 28, 8:00 am, Colonial Life Arena. 

Please use the car-rider line to drop off and pick up your students.  And encourage your students who walk to always use the crosswalk at Millwood Avenue.  Let’s keep everyone safe! 

Thank you for all you do for our Dreher Community! 

Go Blue Devils! 

Dr. Lawrence J. Eberlin, Jr. 

Principal 

November 21, 2024 

Hello, Blue Devil Families!  Happy Thanksgiving!  We have much to be thankful for this week at 3319 Millwood.  On Tuesday, we hosted Fall into the Blues for our Dreher cluster of schools.  And today, 1972 Dreher Alum, Gamecock Great, and NBA Hall of Famer Mr. Alex English served as our Principal for a Day!  As always, thank you for helping your students be present, involved, and engaged!  Here are a few items to share for this week and beyond: 

• Congratulations to Senior Beatrice Barilla who was nominated by Richland One for the US Presidential Scholars Program! 

• Congratulations to Asa Jones, Reggie Reese, and Domineque Williams for their “courageous actions” to help a teacher who had fallen ill.  Well done! 

• Congratulations to Varsity Football for a great season!  We are proud of you all! 

• Girls and Boys Cross Country, State Championships, Newberry College, November 22, 9:00 am. 

• Boys Varsity Basketball at Let’s Rock Jamboree, Eau Claire, November 23. 

• Girls Varsity Basketball, Heathwood Thanksgiving Classic, November 25-26, 6:00 pm. 

• Varsity Wrestling at Cardinal Newman, November 25, 6:00 pm.  

• For a full schedule of all athletic events, visit https://dreherathletics.com/ and the Dreher Athletics app https://dreherbluedevils.app.link/download.  Come see our Blue Devils in action! 

• Updates from Mr. Kirkley, Director of School Counseling (Palmetto Fellows, PSAT, and PreACT): https://dreher.richlandone.org/school-counseling/school-counseling-department/from-the-desk-of-kevin-kirkley-counseling-department-chair 

• Miss Exceptional Pearl Pageant Interest Meeting at Heyward Career Center, November 21, 6:00 pm.  Please see the flyer: Miss Exceptional Pearl Flyer 

• eLearning days for all Richland One students: November 25 (for August 8), November 26 (for September 30), and April 21 (for October 1). 

• Dreher Graduation is Wednesday, May 28, 8:00 am, Colonial Life Arena. 

For your safety and others’ safety, drive through the car line to drop-off and to pick-up students.  When exiting the car rider lane, turn right onto Millwood.  Please do not drop-off or pick-up your students along Adger Road or Millwood Avenue.  Please remind your students to always use the crosswalk at Millwood.  Let’s keep everyone safe!  If signing-out your student early, no pick-ups later than 2:45pm.  And finally, all students are expected to be in first block at 8am for the beginning of the school day. 

Thank you for all you do for our Dreher Community! 

Go Blue Devils! 

Dr. Lawrence J. Eberlin, Jr. 

Principal 

Message from Dr. Eberlin on November 19, 2024 

Good afternoon, Blue Devil Families,  

Daily, I remind students to avoid vaping, that it is bad for their health and bad for our entire school.  Causing the fire alarm to go off disrupts our school day, and it disrupts the community as the fire department races to respond.  We praise the many, many students who make the good decision and do not vape.  In working with our district administration, going forward, students who are found in possession of a vape on campus, will receive an automatic recommendation for expulsion.  I do not write that lightly because we want our students in school.  

In the past 5 school days, we have had 4 fire alarms and 12 fire alarms this school year.  Simply, we cannot have repeated disruptions to the entire campus.  Our focus must remain on quality teaching and learning.  Thank you for your patience as we work to put an end to these disruptions and preserve a safe learning environment for all students, faculty, and staff.  For the next three days (November 20-22), we will use our "no homeroom" schedule.  This will help maintain the instructional time we lose due to false fire alarm disruptions.  

With regards,  

Dr. Lawrence J. Eberlin, Jr.  

Principal 

Message from Dr. Eberlin on November 14, 2024 

Hello, Blue Devil Families!  This week at 3319 Millwood, we saluted and honored our Veterans of the US Armed Forces, our Key Club and Honor Society hosted a Red Cross Blood Drive, and we officially opened our Esports Lab!  As always, thank you for helping your students be present, involved, and engaged!  Here are a few items to share for this week and beyond: 

• Congratulations to Mr. Broughton and the 2023-2024 Dreher Honors Guitar Ensemble!  They participated in a recording project through the Virtual Guitar Orchestra and the Augustine Strings Corporation with students from New York, Connecticut, and Hawaii.  An amazing performance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SFgdFcoQtHo 

• Congratulations to Mrs. McKenzie and our All-State Chorus students: Mia Amos, Caleb Evans, Angel Figueroa, Tanisha Goodpaster, Hannah Langley, Ben Palmer, Mia Rodriguez, and Zoe Smith. 

• Congratulations

 to Varsity Cheer for a great season which concluded in State Qualifiers.  We are proud of you! 

• Congratulations to Girls Varsity Tennis for a great season which concluded in the 2nd round of the State Playoffs.  We are proud of you! 

• Varsity Football at Daniel, 1st round of the State Playoffs, November 15, 7:30 pm. 

• Girls and Boys Cross Country, State Qualifiers, Hilton Field at Fort Jackson, November 16, 9:00 am. 

• For a full schedule of all athletic events, visit https://dreherathletics.com/ and the Dreher Athletics app https://dreherbluedevils.app.link/download.  Come see our Blue Devils in action! 

• Updates from Mr. Kirkley, Director of School Counseling (Palmetto Fellows, PSAT, and PreACT): https://dreher.richlandone.org/school-counseling/school-counseling-department/from-the-desk-of-kevin-kirkley-counseling-department-chair 

• Members of Key Club and Kindness Club are collecting canned goods and cash donations from now until Wednesday, November 20, for Harvest Hope Food Bank.  Please encourage your child to bring in canned goods and non-perishable items to homeroom to help feed the hungry in our own community.  Among the items Harvest Hope always needs are rice, pasta, beans, canned fruits, canned vegetables, canned meats, canned beans, canned meals (like Chef Boyardee or beef stew), macaroni and cheese, peanut butter, jelly (no glass, please), cereal, Ramen noodles, and backpack snacks/other "kid foods."  On Tuesday, November 19, we will be collecting cash or card donations in the morning carpool line and at the doors to the school for our One Day One Dollar campaign.  You can also donate online: https://give.harvesthope.org/ge/dreherhighschoolfooddrive24 

• Senior Make-up Picture Day is November 18. 

• “Fall into the Blues” for the Dreher Cluster of Schools (AC Moore, Meadowfield, Rosewood, South Kilbourne, Hand, and Dreher), November 19, Dreher, 6:00-8:00 pm. 

• Sip with Student Support Services, parent drop-in with our school counselors, November 20, 8:30-9:30 am, Dreher Media Center Cafe.  RSVP: https://forms.office.com/r/SuQc7uzpA0 

• Miss Exceptional Pearl Pageant Interest Meeting at Heyward Career Center, November 21, 6:00 pm.  Please see the flyer: Miss Exceptional Pearl Flyer 

• Content Recovery continues until November 22 for students who may need to work on improving their first quarter grades. 

• Impact Aid Surveys due by November 22.  Please see further information: Impact Aid Info (English) / Impact Aid Info (Spanish) / Impact Aid Access (English and Spanish) 

• eLearning days for all Richland One students: November 25 (for August 8), November 26 (for September 30), and April 21 (for October 1). 

• Dreher Graduation is Wednesday, May 28, 8:00 am, Colonial Life Arena. 

For your safety and others’ safety, drive through the car line to drop-off and to pick-up students.  When exiting the car rider lane, turn right onto Millwood.  Please do not drop-off or pick-up your students along Adger Road or Millwood Avenue.  And please remind your students to always use the crosswalk at Millwood.  Let’s keep everyone safe!  And finally, all students are expected to be in first block at 8am for the beginning of the school day. 

Thank you for all you do for our Dreher Community! 

Go Blue Devils! 

Dr. Lawrence J. Eberlin, Jr. 

Principal 

Message from Dr. Eberlin on November 7, 2024  

Hello, Blue Devil Families!  This week at 3319 Millwood, underclassmen took pictures for the school yearbook, and several of our 9th and 10th grade students attended a field trip to Heyward Career Center to see the various courses and career pathways offered through Richland One.  Content Recovery continues until November 22 for students who may need to work on improving their first quarter grades.  As always, thank you for helping your students be present, involved, and engaged!  Here are a few items to share for this week and beyond:  

• Congratulations to Mr. Rafferty and Orchestra for receiving the SCMEA 2023-2024 Outstanding Performance Award!  

• Congratulations to Dr. Lee and Marching Band for being selected to march in the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World, February 14, 2025!  

• Congratulations to Varsity Cheer for finishing 3rd in the Region!  

• Congratulations to Varsity Volleyball for a great season!  We are proud of you!  

• Girls Varsity Tennis at Wren, 2nd round of State Playoffs, November 7, 4:00 pm.  

• For a full schedule of all athletic events, visit https://dreherathletics.com/ and the Dreher Athletics app https://dreherbluedevils.app.link/download.  Come see our Blue Devils in action!  

• Updates from Mr. Kirkley, Director of School Counseling (Palmetto Fellows, PSAT, and PreACT): https://dreher.richlandone.org/school-counseling/school-counseling-department/from-the-desk-of-kevin-kirkley-counseling-department-chair  

• 2nd Monday Meetings, November 11: PTO at 5pm in the Media Center, Athletic Boosters at 6pm in the Media Center, School Improvement Council (SIC) at 6pm in the Front Office, and Dreher Foundation at 6pm in the Front Office.  

• On Tuesday, November 12, Key Club and National Honor Society will be hosting a Red Cross Blood Drive in the big gym. If you are 16 or older and weigh at least 110 pounds, please consider signing up to donate blood. One pint of blood can save up to three lives. If you are 17 or older, no parent permission is needed; if you are 16, you will need a parent permission form—attached and located at the front office. All students need a photo ID. Sign up using this link with the sponsor code DreherHS. Please look here for important information about donating blood. Parents / Guardians are welcome to donate—please sign in at the front office.  

• Senior Make-up Picture Day is November 18.  

• “Fall into the Blues” for the Dreher Cluster of Schools (AC Moore, Meadowfield, Rosewood, South Kilbourne, Hand, and Dreher), November 19, Dreher, 6:00-8:00 pm.  

• Sip with Student Support Services, November 20, 8:30-9:30 am, Dreher Media Center Cafe.  See flyer and please RSVP: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=mc2OcflqA0eiK-33pL7Y3WWUTBYX4tJOiaO_CEVuIPVURFpHWVZFM0VCNDA4UzdJQkJVREIxSVM1Ui4u&route=shorturl  

                                         Sip with Student Support Services Flyer  

• eLearning days for all Richland One students: November 25 (for August 8), November 26 (for September 30), and April 21 (for October 1).  

• Dreher Graduation is Wednesday, May 28, 8:00 am, Colonial Life Arena.  

For your safety and others’ safety, drive through the car line to drop-off and to pick-up students.  When exiting the car rider lane, turn right onto Millwood.  Please do not drop-off or pick-up your students along Millwood Avenue.  And please remind your students to always use the crosswalk at Millwood.  Let’s keep everyone safe!  And finally, all students are expected to be in first block at 8am for the beginning of the school day.  

Thank you for all you do for our Dreher Community!  

Go Blue Devils!  

Dr. Lawrence J. Eberlin, Jr.  

Principal 

Message from Dr. Eberlin on October 31, 2024  

Hello, Blue Devil Families and happy Halloween!  This week at 3319 Millwood, we held the WIN test for our Seniors who did not take it last spring, and we had some Halloween fun with students and staff wearing costumes and Orchestra and Dance collaborating for a performance of Thriller!  Content Recovery continues for students who may need to work on improving their first quarter grades.  As always, thank you for helping your students be present, involved, and engaged!  Here are a few items to share for this week and beyond:  

• Girls Varsity Tennis v. Greer, 1st round of State Playoffs, October 31, 4:00 pm.  

• Varsity Volleyball at Emerald, 1st round of State Playoffs, October 31, 6:00 pm.  

• JV Football v. Brookland-Cayce, October 31, 6:00 pm.  

• Girls and Boys Cross Country at The Battle of Camden, Camden, November 2, 8:00 am.  

• Varsity Cheer at The Colonial Life Arena, November 2.  

• JV Football at South Pointe, October 24, 6:00 pm.  

• For a full schedule of all athletic events, visit https://dreherathletics.com/ and the Dreher Athletics app https://dreherbluedevils.app.link/download.  Come see our Blue Devils in action!  

• Mr. Rafferty and Orchestra, Mrs. Lee and Dreher Dance Company, and some help from Mr. McCants at Hand, Thriller performance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ovEide0z8k  

• Election Day is November 5.  No school.  

• School Picture Days are November 6-7 and Senior Make-up Picture Day is November 18.  

• On November 7, 2024, Freshman and Sophomores will have the opportunity to tour Heyward Career Center to gain insight about the diverse career pathways and technical programs that are available to them. Students will ride a bus from Dreher to Heyward Career Center and then will return to Dreher at the conclusion of the event.  If you are interested in having your child attend the tour, please complete the attached permission form and return to the counseling office at Dreher.  All permission forms must be received by the end of the school day on Friday, November 1, 2024, in order for students to attend the trip. No late forms will be accepted.  HEYWARD PERMISSION FORM  You can learn more about Heyward Career Center here: https://www.heyward.richlandone.org/  

• 2nd Monday Meetings on November 11: PTO at 5pm in the Media Center, Athletic Boosters at 6pm in the Media Center, School Improvement Council (SIC) at 6pm in the Front Office, and Dreher Foundation at 6pm in the Front Office.  

• On Tuesday, November 12, Key Club and National Honor Society will be hosting a Red Cross Blood Drive in the big gym. If you are 16 or older and weigh at least 110 pounds, please consider signing up to donate blood. One pint of blood can save up to three lives. If you are 17 or older, no parent permission is needed; if you are 16, you will need a parent permission form—attached and located at the front office. All students need a photo ID. Sign up using this link with the sponsor code DreherHS. Please look here for important information about donating blood. Parents / Guardians are welcome to donate—please sign in at the front office.  

• “Fall into the Blues” for the Dreher Cluster of Schools (AC Moore, Meadowfield, Rosewood, South Kilbourne, Hand, and Dreher), November 19, Dreher, 6:00-8:00 pm.  

• eLearning days for all Richland One students: November 25 (for August 8), November 26 (for September 30), and April 21 (for October 1).  

• Dreher Graduation is Wednesday, May 28, 8:00 am, Colonial Life Arena.  

For your safety and others’ safety, drive through the car line to drop-off and to pick-up students.  When exiting the car rider lane, turn right onto Millwood.  Please do not drop-off or pick-up your students along Millwood Avenue.  And please remind your students to always use the crosswalk at Millwood.  Let’s keep everyone safe!  And finally, all students are expected to be in first block at 8am for the beginning of the school day.  

Thank you for all you do for our Dreher Community!  Happy Halloween!  

Go Blue Devils!  

Dr. Lawrence J. Eberlin, Jr.  

Principal 

Message from Dr. Eberlin on October 24, 2024  

Hello, Blue Devil Families!  This week at 3319 Millwood, we celebrated our marching band winning the Lower State Championship and taking 2nd place overall in the State Championship.  We hosted a group of students and teachers from Germany in partnership with the University of South Carolina.  And Content Recovery for students who may need to work on improving their first quarter grades continued.  As always, thank you for helping your students be present, involved, and engaged!  Here are a few items to share for this week and beyond:  

• BIG congratulations to Dr. Lee and to our entire Blue Devil Marching Band!  They are the 2024 3A SCBDA Lower State Champions, and they finished 2nd place overall in the 3A SCBDA State Championship. These are the highest finishes for the band in school history!  

• Congratulations to Mrs. Pennyway and our many theatre students for earning 14 Superiors with Distinction and 4 Superiors to lead the way at the Richland One Theatre Festival!  

• Congratulations to Mrs. McKenzie and our choir students for their strong performance at SCMEA Region Choir, where Emma Walsh, Arilia Thompson, and Zoe Smith were selected as soloists!  

• BIG thank you to Mrs. Knoke and all the students of our Botany Club!  They installed the first of two new garden areas near our tennis courts, increasing the biodiversity of our campus.  

• Congratulations to Girls Golf for a great season as they finished 11th in the Upper State Championship!  

• Congratulations to Girls Varsity Swimming on a great season as they finished 16th in the State Championship!  

• Congratulations to Boys Varsity Swimming for a great season as they finished 11th in the State Championship!  

• Congratulations to Girls Cross Country for their 2nd place finish in the Region with Eliza Jones taking 4th place overall!  

• Congratulations to Boys Cross Country run for their 3rd place finish in the Region with Micah Roth taking 3rd overall!  

• JV Football at South Pointe, October 24, 6:00 pm.  

• JV and Varsity Volleyball at Hartsville, October 24, 5:30 / 7:00 pm.  

• Varsity Football v. Hartsville, Memorial Stadium, October 24, 7:30 pm.  

• For a full schedule of all athletic events, visit https://dreherathletics.com/ and the Dreher Athletics app https://dreherbluedevils.app.link/download.  Come see our Blue Devils in action!  

• Homecoming Dance, DuBard Gymnasium, October 24, 6:00 – 9:00 pm. No hard shoes / no heels on the gym floor.  Clear bags only.  

• Election Day is November 5.  

• School Picture Days are November 6-7 and Senior Make-up Picture Day is November 18.  

• On November 7, 2024, Freshman and Sophomores will have the opportunity to tour Heyward Career Center to gain insight about the diverse career pathways and technical programs that are available to them. Students will ride a bus from Dreher to Heyward Career Center and then will return to Dreher at the conclusion of the event.  If you are interested in having your child attend the tour, please complete the attached permission form and return to the counseling office at Dreher.  All permission forms must be received by the end of the school day on Friday, November 1, 2024, in order for students to attend the trip. No late forms will be accepted.  HEYWARD PERMISSION FORM  You can learn more about Heyward Career Center here: https://www.heyward.richlandone.org/  

• Parents, grandparents, are you interested in joining your student for a Thanksgiving meal?  If so, please respond by Monday, October 28, please this attached flyer:  Dreher Thanksgiving Meal for Parents / Grandparents  

• “Fall into the Blues” for the Dreher Cluster of Schools (AC Moore, Meadowfield, Rosewood, South Kilbourne, Hand, and Dreher), November 19, Dreher, 6:00-8:00 pm.  

• eLearning days for all Richland One students: November 25 (for August 8), November 26 (for September 30), and April 21 (for October 1).  

• Dreher Graduation is Wednesday, May 28, 8:00 am, Colonial Life Arena.  

For your safety and others’ safety, drive through the car line to drop-off and to pick-up students.  When exiting the car rider lane, turn right onto Millwood.  Please do not drop-off or pick-up your students along Millwood Avenue.  And please remind your students to always use the crosswalk at Millwood.  Let’s keep everyone safe!  And finally, all students are expected to be in first block at 8am for the beginning of the school day.  

Thank you for all you do for our Dreher Community!  

Go Blue Devils!  

Dr. Lawrence J. Eberlin, Jr.  

Principal 

Message from Dr. Eberlin on October 17, 2024

Hello, Blue Devil Families!  This week at 3319 Millwood, we tested our underclassmen students with the PreACT and the PSAT, and we hosted College Apps Day for our Seniors.  Also, information has been shared regarding Content Recovery for students who may need to work on improving their first quarter grades.  As always, thank you for helping your students be present, involved, and engaged!  Here are a few items to share for this week and beyond:

·        Congratulations to Mr. Rafferty and our students who made All-Region Orchestra: Lanee Lee, Asa Adler, Savannah White, Kaden Lim, Micah Doberne-Schor, Jude Knoepp, Sarah Bobertz, and Mary Allison Swaim.

·        Congratulations to Girls Varsity Swimming for a great season and for finishing 16th in the State Championship.

·        Boys Varsity Swimming at State Championships, October 17, 6:00 pm.

·        JV Football v. AC Flora, October 17, 6:00 pm.

·        Girls Varsity Tennis v. York, October 17, 5:00 pm.

·        Girls JV Tennis at Chapin, October 17, 5:00 pm.

·        Varsity Football at AC Flora, October 18, 7:30 pm.

·        For a full schedule of all athletic events, visit https://dreherathletics.com/ and the Dreher Athletics app https://dreherbluedevils.app.link/download.  Come see our Blue Devils in action!

·        Marching Band at State Championships, Belton-Honea Path, October 19.  March ‘em back to Millwood!

·        National Honor Society Induction, Auditorium, October 17, 6:30 pm.

·        Free, drive-through Flu Shot Clinic at Dreher, sponsored by Prisma Health, October 19, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm.

·        Homecoming Dance, DuBard Gymnasium, October 24, 6:00 – 9:00 pm.

·        The Fifth Quarter, presented by Richland County Parks and Recreation, AC Jackson Wellness Center, October 18, 9:30 pm to 12 am.

·        Election Day is November 5.

·        School Picture Days are November 6-7 and Senior Make-up Picture Day is November 18.

·        On November 7, 2024, Freshman and Sophomores will have the opportunity to tour Heyward Career Center to gain insight about the diverse career pathways and technical programs that are available to them. Students will ride a bus from Dreher to Heyward Career Center and then will return to Dreher at the conclusion of the event.  If you are interested in having your child attend the tour, please complete the attached permission form and return to the counseling office at Dreher.  All permission forms must be received by the end of the school day on Friday, November 1, 2024, in order for students to attend the trip. No late forms will be accepted.  HEYWARD PERMISSION FORM  You can learn more about Heyward Career Center here: https://www.heyward.richlandone.org/

·        “Fall into the Blues” for the Dreher Cluster of Schools (AC Moore, Meadowfield, Rosewood, South Kilbourne, Hand, and Dreher), November 19, Dreher, 6:00-8:00 pm.

·        eLearning days for all Richland One students: November 25 (for August 8), November 26 (for September 30), and April 21 (for October 1).

·        Dreher Graduation is Wednesday, May 28, 8:00 am, Colonial Life Arena.

For your safety and others’ safety, drive through the car line to drop-off and to pick-up students.  When exiting the car rider lane, turn right onto Millwood.  Please do not drop-off or pick-up your students along Millwood Avenue.  And please remind your students to always use the crosswalk at Millwood.  Let’s keep everyone safe!

Thank you for all you do for our Dreher Community!

Go Blue Devils!

Dr. Lawrence J. Eberlin, Jr.

Principal

Message from Dr. Eberlin on October 10, 2024 

Hello, Blue Devil Families!  I hope everyone is doing well.  With the cooler weather and the State Fair opening, Fall is truly here.  This week at 3319 Millwood, we wrapped up the first quarter.  Opportunities for students to complete Content Recovery are forthcoming.  Please do not forget that tomorrow is a student holiday—no school for students on October 11.  As always, thank you for helping your students be present, involved, and engaged!  Here are a few items to share for this week and beyond: 

·         Congratulations to Commander Shelton, Chief Harris, and our Naval JROTC Cadets for earning the Distinguished Unit Award, the highest unit award bestowed by NJROTC! 

·         Congratulations to Mrs. Pfrommer and her art students recognized by the South Carolina State Fair: Berkely McCants (3rd place), Aria Le (HM), Peyton Mooney (HM), and Annika Sweetland (HM) brought home ribbons. In addition to these outstanding works, we have over 50 student artworks in the exhibit. The exhibit will be on display October 9-20.   

·         Congratulations to Mrs. Raines for being named the SC State Fair Art Education Teacher Award, High School Division! 

·         Congratulations to our Marching Band for placing 2nd at the Swamp Classic! 

·         Congratulations to Girls Golf for finishing 4th in the Region—off to State! 

·         Congratulations to Boys Swimming for winning the Region—off to State! 

·         Congratulations to Girls Swimming for finishing runners-up in the Region—off to State! 

·         JV Football v. Lancaster, October 10, 6:00 pm. 

·         Girls Varsity Tennis at AC Flora, October 10, 5:00 pm. 

·         Girls JV Tennis v. AC Flora, October 10, 5:00 pm. 

·         Varsity Football at Lancaster, October 11, 7:30 pm. 

·         Boys and Girls Cross Country, Coaches Classic, Newberry College, October 12. 

·         JV and Varsity Volleyball at Cardinal Newman, October 12. 

·         For a full schedule of all athletic events, visit https://dreherathletics.com/ and the Dreher Athletics app https://dreherbluedevils.app.link/download.  Come see our Blue Devils in action! 

·         Marching Band at Regional Bands of America Competition, Coastal Carolina University, October 12.  March ‘em back to Millwood! 

·         Blue Devil Mechanics host Dreher Robotics Competition, October 12, 8:00 am. 

·         PTO meeting, Monday, Media Center, October 14, 5:00 pm. 

·         SIC meeting, front office conference room, October 14, 6:00 pm. 

·         National Honor Society Induction, Auditorium, October 17, 6:30 pm. 

·         Free, drive-through Flu Shot Clinic at Dreher, sponsored by Prisma Health, October 19, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. 

·         The Homecoming Dance has been postponed to October 24. 

·         Counseling Office Update (PreACT and PSAT—October 16): https://dreher.richlandone.org/school-counseling/school-counseling-department/from-the-desk-of-kevin-kirkley-counseling-department-chair 

·         College and Career Update: https://dreher.richlandone.org/school-counseling/school-counseling-department/career-specialist-with-links-to-valuable-resources-and-college-visits-to-our-campus 

·         The Fifth Quarter, presented by Richland County Parks and Recreation, AC Jackson Wellness Center, October 18, 9:30 pm to 12 am. 

·         Election Day is November 5. 

·         School Picture Days are November 6-7 and Senior Make-up Picture Day is November 18. 

·         On November 7, 2024, 9th and 10th grade students will tour Heyward Career Center to learn about their trade programs. Information and permission forms have been distributed to all parents via e-mail. Permission Forms are due to the counseling department by Friday, November 1.   

·         “Fall into the Blues” for the Dreher Cluster of Schools (AC Moore, Meadowfield, Rosewood, South Kilbourne, Hand, and Dreher), November 19, Dreher, 6:00-8:00 pm. 

·         **eLearning days for all Richland One students: November 25 (for August 8), November 26 (for September 30), and April 21 (for October 1).** 

·         Dreher Graduation is Wednesday, May 28, 8:00 am, Colonial Life Arena. 

For your safety and others’ safety, drive through the car line to drop-off and to pick-up students.  When exiting the car rider lane, turn right onto Millwood.  Please do not drop-off or pick-up your students along Millwood Avenue.  And please remind your students to always use the crosswalk at Millwood.  Let’s keep everyone safe! 

Thank you for all you do for our Dreher Community! 

Go Blue Devils! 

Dr. Lawrence J. Eberlin, Jr. 

Principa

Message from Dr. Eberlin on October 3, 2024

Hello, Blue Devil Families!  I hope everyone is doing well since last week’s hurricane.  And thank you for your flexibility and understanding with our staggered release last Thursday as we managed the heavy rain.  This week at 3319 Millwood is Homecoming for our Dreher Blue Devils.  Despite the shortened week, our students continue to be present, involved, and engaged with a pep rally tomorrow, and we will crown our Homecoming Queen at Friday’s football game.  Here are a few items to share for this week and beyond: 

·         Congratulations to Dreher for being named to College Board’s Silver AP School Honor Roll!  Well done, students and teachers! 

·         Congratulations to Mrs. McKenzie and vocal students who participated in the USC Vocal Arts Conference this past Saturday! 

·         JV and Varsity Volleyball at Lancaster, October 3, 5:30 / 7:00 pm. 

·         Varsity Girls Golf at Regionals, Camden Country Club, October 3, 4:30 pm. 

·         Varsity Football v. Richland Northeast, Memorial Stadium (Homecoming), October 4, 7:30 pm. 

·         Girls and Boys Varsity Swimming at Regionals, Rock Hill, October 5. 

·         For a full schedule of all athletic events, visit https://dreherathletics.com/ and the Dreher Athletics app https://dreherbluedevils.app.link/download.  Come see our Blue Devils in action! 

·         Marching Band at the Swamp Classic, River Bluff, October 5, 12:30 pm. March ‘em back to Millwood! 

·         Student work from the September 27 eLearning Day should be completed by October 8 . 

·         End of Quarter 1—October 10, 2024. 

·         National Honor Society Induction, Auditorium, October 17, 6:30 pm. 

·         Free, drive-through Flu Shot Clinic at Dreher, sponsored by Prisma Health, October 19, 9am to 1pm. 

·         The Homecoming Dance has been postponed to October 24. 

·         PTO Update: in-person PTO meeting, Monday, Media Center, October 14, 5:00 pm. 

·         Important updates from the Counseling Office (PreACT and PSAT—October 16): https://dreher.richlandone.org/school-counseling/school-counseling-department/from-the-desk-of-kevin-kirkley-counseling-department-chair 

·         College and Career Update: https://dreher.richlandone.org/school-counseling/school-counseling-department/career-specialist-with-links-to-valuable-resources-and-college-visits-to-our-campus 

·         School Picture Days are November 6-7 and Senior Make-up Picture Day is November 18. 

·         Election Day is November 5, and the deadline to register to vote is October 6 (online). To register, go to: VOTE411.org 

·         “Fall into the Blues” for the Dreher Cluster of Schools (AC Moore, Meadowfield, Rosewood, South Kilbourne, Hand, and Dreher), November 19, Dreher, 6:00-8:00 pm. 

·         Monday, November 25, will be an eLearning day for all Richland One students and staff to make up for the missed day at the beginning of the year (August 8). 

·         Dreher Graduation is Wednesday, May 28, 8:00 am, Colonial Life Arena. 

For your safety and others’ safety, drive through the car line to drop off students.  When exiting the car rider lane, turn right onto Millwood.  Also, please do not drop off or pick up your student along Millwood Avenue—it's not safe! 

Thank you for all you do for our Dreher Community! 

Go Blue Devils! 

Dr. Lawrence J. Eberlin, Jr. 

Principal 

Message from Dr. Eberlin on September 26, 2024 

Hello, Blue Devil Families!  It has been quite a week at 3319 Millwood.  Our scanning process is getting smoother and smoother, and we intend to resume homeroom at some point next week.  Thank you for your understanding with our sudden staggered dismissal today, as we tried to manage the flooding along Millwood Avenue.  Homecoming Week is September 30-October 4.  Monday, September 30, spirit day is Jersey Day—wear your favorite jersey or dress like Jersey Shore! Thank you for helping our students be present, involved, and engaged!  Here are a few items to share for this week and beyond: 

• eLearning Day—September 27 due to Hurricane Helene.  Students should check Schoology for posted assignments from B Day teachers.  Student attendance will be taken based upon completion of posted schoolwork. 

• Congratulations to Jiale (Caleb) Liu, Beckham O'Neill, Robert Leonardi, and Spencer Bush for being named National Merit Semifinalists! 

• Congratulations to Oliver Phillips for being named a National Merit Commended Student! 

• Congratulations to Mr. Benjamin Japha for being selected as our Dreher September Teacher of the Month! 

• Varsity Football v. Camden at Memorial Stadium, September 28, 11 am. 

• JV Girls Tennis, JV Invitational, Cayce Tennis Center, September 28-29. 

• Varsity Cheer at Lexington, September 28. 

• Girls and Boys Varsity Swim, Soda City Classic, September 29. 

• For a full schedule of all athletic events, please visit https://dreherathletics.com/ and on the Dreher Athletics app (https://dreherbluedevils.app.link/download).  Come see our Blue Devils in action! 

• Marching Band at White Knoll and then Walterboro Classic at Colleton County, September 28.  March ‘em back to Millwood! 

• PTO Update: A virtual check-in meeting will take place via Zoom on Monday, September 30, 5:00 pm—a link for the meeting will be sent.  And the next in-person PTO meeting is scheduled for Monday, October 14, 5:00 pm. 

• Homecoming Dance, Dreher Gym, October 3, 6:00-9:00 pm. Check student email for details! 

• Important updates from the Counseling Office: https://dreher.richlandone.org/school-counseling/school-counseling-department/from-the-desk-of-kevin-kirkley-counseling-department-chair 

• College and Career Update: https://dreher.richlandone.org/school-counseling/school-counseling-department/career-specialist-with-links-to-valuable-resources-and-college-visits-to-our-campus 

• School Picture Days are November 6-7 and Senior Make-up Picture Day is November 18. 

• Election Day is November 5, and the deadline to register to vote is October 6 (online). To register, go to: VOTE411.org 

• “Fall into the Blues” for the Dreher Cluster of Schools (AC Moore, Meadowfield, Rosewood, South Kilbourne, Hand, and Dreher), November 19, Dreher, 6:00-8:00 pm. 

• Monday, November 25, will be an eLearning day for all Richland One students and staff to make up for the missed day at the beginning of the year (August 8). 

• Dreher Graduation is Wednesday, May 28, 8:00 am, Colonial Life Arena. 

For your safety and others’ safety, drive through the car line to drop off students.  When exiting the car rider lane, turn right onto Millwood.  Also, please do not drop off or pick up your student along Millwood Avenue—it's not safe! 

Thank you for all you do for our Dreher Community! 

Go Blue Devils! 

L. Joseph Eberlin, EdD 

Principal 

Message from Dr. Eberlin on September 19, 2024

Hello, Blue Devil Families!  With 90-degree temperatures, it is hard to believe this Sunday is the first day of Fall.  This week at 3319 Millwood, we have an Early Release Day for our students.  Students will be dismissed at 11:25, and bag lunches will be served.  Because we are holding professional development for our faculty and staff, all students will need to be off campus by 11:45 am.  And thank you for helping our students be present, involved, and engaged!  Here are a few items to share for this week and beyond:

·       JV Football v. York, JK Henry Field at Dreher, September 19, 6:00 pm.

·       Girls Varity Tennis v. AC Flora, September 19, 5:00 pm. Beat the Falcons!

·       Girls JV Tennis at AC Flora, September 12, 5:00 pm. Beat the Falcons!

·       Girls JV and Varsity Volleyball v. AC Flora, September 19, 5:30 / 7:00 pm. Beat the Falcons!

·       Varsity Football at York, September 20, 7:30 pm.

·       Cross Country at the Lake Murray Invitational, Crooked Creek Park, September 21.

·       For a full schedule of all athletic events, please visit https://dreherathletics.com/ and on the Dreher Athletics app (https://dreherbluedevils.app.link/download).  Come see our Blue Devils in action!

·       Dreher Marching Band, Midland Valley Marching Competition, September 21.  March ‘em back to Millwood!

·       Friday’s, September 19, Spirit Day them is “Crazy Hat Day!”

·       PTO Update: A virtual check-in meeting will take place via Zoom on Monday, September 30, 5:00 pm—a link for the meeting will be sent.  And the next in-person PTO meeting is scheduled for Monday, October 14, 5:00 pm.

·       Richland One College Fair, September 27, Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center, for the juniors and seniors who returned the permission form.

·       Homecoming Dance, Dreher Gym, October 3, 6:00-9:00 pm.

·       Important updates from the Counseling Office (Senior information, FAFSA, Pre-ACT for 9th graders and the PSAT for 10th and 11th grader, and more): https://www.richlandone.org/Page/14941

·       The Dreher Attendance team (#DAT) has a new Dreher attendance email address: Dreherattendance@richlandone.org, accessible on our Dreher website, as well. From the home screen, select Parent Resources & Attendance, excuse for absence & truancy.  Excuses for student absences can be uploaded using this email address.  Every absence requires an excuse.

·       College and Career updates: https://www.richlandone.org/cms/lib/SC02209149/Centricity/ModuleInstance/36726/sims%20september%20newsletter.pdf

·       Download the Richland One Mobile App: https://www.richlandone.org/Page/11370

·       School Picture Days are November 6-7 and Senior Make-up Picture Day is November 18.

·       Election Day is November 5, and the deadline to register to vote is October 6 (online). To register, go to: VOTE411.org

·       “Fall into the Blues” for the Dreher Cluster of Schools (AC Moore, Meadowfield, Rosewood, South Kilbourne, Hand, and Dreher), November 19, Dreher, 6:00-8:00 pm.

·       Monday, November 25, will be an eLearning day for all Richland One students and staff to make up for the missed day at the beginning of the year (August 8).

·       Dreher Graduation is Wednesday, May 28, 8:00 am, Colonial Life Arena.

For your safety and others’ safety, drive through the car line to drop off students.  When exiting the car rider lane, turn right onto Millwood.  Also, please do not drop off or pick up your student along Millwood Avenue—it's not safe!

Thank you for all you do for our Dreher Community!

Go Blue Devils!

L. Joseph Eberlin, EdD

Principal

Message from Dr. Eberlin on September 12, 2024

Hello, Blue Devil Families!  These recent cooler days have me looking forward to Fall.  This week at 3319 Millwood, our NJROTC Cadets, along with our Wind Ensemble, hosted a 9/11 Memorial.  Thank you to all our first responders and to our military for their service to our community and country.  As we near the end of the first quarter, please keep an eye on your students’ progress.  We offer after school tutoring to help!  And thank you for helping our students be present, involved, and engaged!  Here are a few items to share for this week and beyond:

·         Congratulations to volleyball player Rose Duncan for being named the WLTX Player of the Week.  Well done, Rose!

·         Congratulations to our newly elected Student Body Leadership!  Student Body Officers: Lyla Outten, President; Halen Moss, Vice President; Gracie Robertson, Secretary; and Alana Porter, Historian.  Senior Class Officers: Sawyer Kolowith, President; Connor Smith, Vice President; and Jasmyn Hurt, Secretary.  Junior Class Officers: Kamryn Pressley-Cooley, President; Lacy Eaddy, Vice President; Chloe Thompson, Secretary; and Caleb Thompson, Treasurer.  Sophomore Class Officers: Bailey Williams, President; Adena Weinkle, Vice President; Aria Le, Secretary; and Andrew Creed, Treasurer.  And our Freshman Officer is Aiden Wong, President.  Well done to all!

·         Girls Varity Tennis v. Lancaster, September 12, 5:00 pm.

·         Girls JV Tennis at Lancaster, September 12, 5:00 pm.

·         Girls JV and Varsity Volleyball v. Lancaster, September 12, 5:30 and 7:00 pm.

·         Cross Country at the Mike Moore Invitational, Saluda Shoals, September 14, 8:00 am.

·         For a full schedule of all athletic events, please visit https://dreherathletics.com/ and on the Dreher Athletics app (https://dreherbluedevils.app.link/download).  Come see our Blue Devils in action!

·         Important updates from the Counseling Office (Senior information, FAFSA, Pre-ACT for 9th graders and the PSAT for 10th and 11th grader, and more): https://www.richlandone.org/Page/14941

·         The Dreher Attendance team (#DAT) has a new Dreher attendance email address: Dreherattendance@richlandone.org, accessible on our Dreher website, as well. From the home screen, select Parent Resources & Attendance, excuse for absence & truancy.  Excuses for student absences can be uploaded using this email address. Every absence requires an excuse.

·         College and Career updates: https://www.richlandone.org/cms/lib/SC02209149/Centricity/ModuleInstance/36726/sims%20september%20newsletter.pdf

·         We are working to minimize classroom distractions and maximize a quality learning environment.  Please review the following in our Student Handbook: Attendance (p. 9) and Tardy procedures (p. 13), Cell Phone rules and procedures (p. 44), and Dress Code guidelines (p. 26).  For our Student Handbook, go to: https://www.richlandone.org/Domain/1612 

·         Download the Richland One Mobile App: https://www.richlandone.org/Page/11370

·         Friday’s, September 13, Spirit Day them is “Twin Day!”  Dress alike with a friend or friends!

·         “Donuts for perfect attendance!” sponsored by Shandon Presbyterian Church, September 13, at lunch.  Students with perfect attendance will receive a ticket from Mrs. George to get their donuts during lunch.

·         PTO Meeting - Everyone is Welcome: First meeting of the year is on Monday, September 16, from 5:00-6:00 PM, in the Media Center.

·         SIC Meeting, September 16, in the main office from 6:00-7:00 pm.

·         Richland One College Fair, September 27, Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center, for juniors and seniors who return the permission form.  For more information, go to: https://www.richlandone.org/Domain/3971

·         School Picture Days are November 6-7 and Senior Make-up Picture Day is November 18.

·         Election Day is November 5, and the deadline to register to vote is October 6 (online). To register, go to: VOTE411.org

·         “Fall into the Blues” for the Dreher Cluster of Schools (AC Moore, Meadowfield, Rosewood, South Kilbourne, Hand, and Dreher), November 19, Dreher, 6:00-8:00 pm.

·         Monday, November 25, will be an eLearning day for all Richland One students and staff to make up for the missed day at the beginning of the year (August 8).

·         Dreher Graduation is Wednesday, May 28, 8:00 am, Colonial Life Arena.

For your safety and others’ safety, drive through the car line to drop off students.  When exiting the car rider lane, turn right onto Millwood.  Also, please do not drop off or pick up your student along Millwood Avenue—it's not safe!

Thank you for all you do for our Dreher Community!

Go Blue Devils!

L. Joseph Eberlin, EdD

Principal

Message from Dr. Eberlin on September 5, 2024

Hello, Blue Devil Families!  I hope everyone enjoyed the Labor Day Weekend.  These 4-day weeks somehow seem longer than our normal 5-day weeks.  This week at 3319 Millwood, we hit the midpoint of the 1st Quarter.  If you have not done so already, please check your student’s academic progress.  After-school tutoring is offered all throughout the week with Mrs. McConaghy in Room 124.  Now is the time to be present, involved, and engaged with improving our academics!  Here are a few items to share for this week and beyond:

·         JV Football v. Lakewood, September 5, 7:30pm.

·         Varsity Girls Tennis at Camden, September 5, 5:00 pm.

·         JV Girls Tennis v. American Leadership Academy, September 5, 5:00 pm.

·         JV and Varsity Volleyball at Camden, September 5, 5:30 / 7:00 pm.

·         Varsity Football at Lakewood, September 6, 7:30 pm.

·         Cross Country at the Eye Opener, Spartanburg, September 7, 8:00 am.

·         For a full schedule of all athletic events, please visit https://dreherathletics.com/ and on the Dreher Athletics app (https://dreherbluedevils.app.link/download).  Come see our Blue Devils in action!

·         Girls Flag Football League, starting soon: https://www.richlandone.org/Page/15845 

·         Important updates from the Counseling Office (Senior information, FAFSA, Pre-ACT for 9th graders and the PSAT for 10th and 11th grader, and more): https://www.richlandone.org/Page/14941

·         College and Career updates: https://www.richlandone.org/cms/lib/SC02209149/Centricity/ModuleInstance/36726/sims%20september%20newsletter.pdf

·         Parents interested in serving on our Dreher School Improvement Council (SIC), please email your name and your student’s name to Ms. Munden-Walker, Principal’s Secretary, (carolyn.munden-walke@richlandone.org) by Tuesday, September 10.  The first SIC meeting will be held on Monday, September 16, from 6:00-7:00 pm, in the main office.

·         Dreher Robotics hosts FIRST Tech Challenge Kickoff, September 7, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.  For information, go to: https://www.richlandone.org/Page/15474

·         NJROTC 9/11 Memorial Ceremony in front of school, September 11, 8:30 am. 

·         PTO Meeting - Everyone is Welcome: First meeting of the year is on Monday, September 16, from 5:00-6:00 PM, in the Media Center.

·         We are working to minimize classroom distractions and maximize a quality learning environment.  Please review the following in our Student Handbook: Attendance (p. 9) and Tardy procedures (p. 13), Cell Phone rules and procedures (p. 44), and Dress Code guidelines (p. 26).  For our Student Handbook, go to: https://www.richlandone.org/Domain/1612 

·         Richland One College Fair, September 27, Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center, for juniors and seniors who return the permission form.  For more information, go to: https://www.richlandone.org/Domain/3971

·         Election Day is November 5, and the deadline to register to vote is October 6 (online). To register, go to: VOTE411.org

·         “Fall into the Blues” for the Dreher Cluster of Schools (AC Moore, Meadowfield, Rosewood, South Kilbourne, Hand, and Dreher), November 19, Dreher, 6:00-8:00 pm.

·         Monday, November 25, will be an eLearning day for all Richland One students and staff to make up for the missed day at the beginning of the year (August 8).

·         Dreher Graduation is Wednesday, May 28, 8:00 am, Colonial Life Arena.

For your safety and others’ safety, drive through the car line to drop off students.  When exiting the car rider lane, turn right onto Millwood.  Also, please do not drop off or pick up your student along Millwood Avenue—it's not safe!

Thank you for all you do for our Dreher Community!

Go Blue Devils!

L. Joseph Eberlin, EdD

Principal

Message from Dr. Eberlin on August 22, 2024 

Hello, Blue Devil Families!  We are ending the second full week of school, and I hope everyone is settling into the new year.  This week at 3319 Millwood, we have worked hard to safely and quickly scan our students into the building.  We need some help—please talk with your students about the dangers of vaping.  Twice this week, the fire alarm has been set off due to a student vaping in the restroom.  Vaping is harmful to the individual’s health and can lead to consequences, such as suspension from school.  Help us keep our students present, involved, and engaged and vape free!  Here are a few items to share for this week and beyond: 

·         Congratulations to our three art students: Adena Weinkle, Peyton Mooney, and Ava Rodriguez.  Their artwork has been selected for the ArtFields Jr. 2024 Travelling Exhibition. Well done! 

·         Congratulations to Mrs. Taylor Knoke and our Dreher Botany Club which received a $4,000 grant from the City of Columbia to increase biodiversity on our campus.  Well done! 

·         Congratulations to Assistant Principal Ms. Ariel Asouzu for being named an Emerging Leader by the South Carolina ASCD! 

·         Varsity Football at Keenan, August 23, 7:30 pm. 

·         Varsity Volleyball at Brookland Cayce Tournament, August 24. 

·         For a full schedule of all athletic events, please visit https://dreherathletics.com/.  Come see our Blue Devils in action! 

·         Visit the app store for “Dreher Athletics” app or click the link to download the app: https://dreherbluedevils.app.link/download 

·         For our student athletes: We are proud to provide you with free access to the CoreCourseGPA.com program, which now includes a one-of-a-kind recruiting profile for your use! The CoreCourseGPA.com 3-Step Recruiting Process is very easy to follow and use for your recruiting benefit. Go to: https://www.clearinghousecalculator.org/login.php 

·         Into the Woods auditions, presented by the Dreher Dance Company, August 24: https://www.richlandone.org/Domain/4145 

·         From Ms. Kelly Brooks, the Career and Technology Education (CTE) update: https://www.richlandone.org/Domain/3486 

·         From Mrs. Yolanda Smith, the August Parent Resources: https://www.richlandone.org/Domain/4189 

·         We are working to minimize classroom distractions and maximize a quality learning environment.  Please review the following in our Student Handbook: Attendance (p. 9) and Tardy procedures (p. 13), Cell Phone rules and procedures (p. 44), and Dress Code guidelines (p. 26).  For our Student Handbook, go to: https://www.richlandone.org/Domain/1612  

·         Please see information regarding the Pre-ACT for 9th graders and the PSAT for 10th and 11th graders: https://www.richlandone.org/Domain/4174 

·         A reminder that students cannot carry over the counter medication or prescription medication with them during the school day. All medication must be checked in with Nurse Jackson.  If you would like your child to have access to their medication as needed, please complete the form and turn it into Nurse Jackson: https://www.richlandone.org/Domain/3550 

·         Richland One College Fair, September 27, Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center, for juniors and seniors who return the permission form.  More information regarding the permission slip is coming soon! 

·         Election Day is November 5, and the deadline to register to vote is October 6 (online). To register, go to: VOTE411.org 

·         Monday, November 25, will be an eLearning day for all Richland One students and staff to make up for the missed day at the beginning of the year (August 8). 

·         Dreher Graduation is Wednesday, May 28, 8:00 am, Colonial Life Arena. 

For your safety and others’ safety, drive through the car line to drop off students.  When exiting the car rider lane, turn right onto Millwood.  Also, please do not drop off or pick up your student along Millwood Avenue—it's not safe! 

Thank you for all you do for our Dreher Community! 

Go Blue Devils! 

L. Joseph Eberlin, EdD 

Principal 

April 25, 2025 

Hello, Blue Devil Families!  This week at 3319 Millwood, students gave their AP Capstone Research presentations.  BIG thank you to Mr. Clark, Mrs. Hiller, and to all those involved with the research presentations!  These presentations are the culmination of students’ two years' worth of work and an integral part of earning the AP Capstone Diploma.  Thank you for helping your students to be truly present, involved, and engaged!  Here are a few things to share for this week and beyond: 

• This week is Administrative Assistants’ Week.  BIG thanks to our entire office staff—Mrs. Coffman, Mrs. Sharpe, Mrs. Black, Mrs. Sims, Mrs. Moore, Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Markowitz, and Ms. Munden-Walker!  THANK YOU! 

• Junior / Senior Prom, The State Museum, Saturday, April 26. 

• Students have until the end of the day April 28 to complete assignments from the April 21 eLearning Day. If class assignments are not completed, students will be marked as “absent” for those classes for April 21. 

• Morning Arrival Reminders—the Front of the school opens at 7:45 am.  Students may enter at the Auditorium and Cafeteria starting at 7:30 am.  First block begins at 8:00 am.  All students arriving after 8:00 am will enter the school at the front of the building. 

• Lady Blue JV and Varsity Soccer v. Richland Northeast, April 25, 5:30 / 7:00 pm. 

• Boys JV and Varsity Soccer at RNE, April 25, 5:30 / 7:00 pm. 

• Varsity Baseball at Dutch Fork, April 25, 7:00 pm. 

• For a full schedule of all athletic events, visit https://dreherathletics.com/ and the Dreher Athletics app https://dreherbluedevils.app.link/download.  Come see our Blue Devils in action! 

• Doctor’s Care Sports Physicals for 25-26 Athletic Season: Sports Physicals for 25-26 Athletic Season 

• Senior Choreography Showcase, presented by the Dreher Dance Program, April 23-25, Auditorium, 7:00 pm. 

• Career and Technology Education Newsletter: April 2025 CTE Newsletter 

• Please remind your students that cell phones and all electronic devices (headphones, earbuds, tablets, etc.) are to be put away at school from 8am to 3:15pm.  (Free to Focus SC: https://www.richlandone.org/freetofocus) 

• Content Recover for Q3: student work must be completed by May 2.  After-school Content Recovery Sessions continue April 24, April 28, and April 30 in Room 314 (Mr. Penney). 

• Attendance make-up sessions will be offered on the following dates: April 7, 2025, to May 8, 2025 (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday - Room 121: 3:30 to 5:30) and April 5 and May 3 (Saturday- Cafeteria 8:00 am to 12:00 pm).  If hours are not completed by May 28, 2025, summer hours may be available for current 9th, 10th, and 11th grade students.  Seniors must recapture attendance hours by May 24, 2025.  If you have any questions concerning attendance make-up, please contact Assistant Principal Jacob Baxter at 803-253-7045 or at jacob.baxter@richlandone.org. 

• Seniors are reminded to complete the Senior Plans Form to let the counseling office know what they intend to do after graduation.  Every senior should complete this form.  It is available at https://forms.office.com/r/KmKv87Cfrj. 

• School Counseling needs to collect information about any scholarship offers that students have received.  We will use this information to recognize seniors at our Senior Awards Night program.  Please report any scholarship OFFERS (regardless of whether you plan to accept the scholarship or not) at https://forms.office.com/r/hHziJxZBgC.  We must have this information by April 30 to include it in the program. 

• AP Exams take place April 30-May 16 for students who are enrolled in AP courses this year.  Please see the exam schedule below.  Students will receive their testing locations from their AP teachers.  AP students should be present and seated in their testing rooms no later than 7:45 am for morning exams or 11:45 am for afternoon exams.  Metal detector screening will open at 7:30 am by the Cafeteria doors to ensure that students can arrive at their exam rooms on time.  It is important that students arrive on time for testing; because of College Board regulations, we cannot delay the beginning of exams for latecomers.  Most afternoon exams will extend beyond the end of the regular school day, so families should make appropriate transportation arrangements.  AP students have until June 20 to specify which colleges or universities they wish to receive their AP scores.  When students log in at https://myap.collegeboard.org, they will be prompted to designate a college or university to receive their scores.  AP Capstone and Testing information: https://dreher.richlandone.org/school-counseling/school-counseling-department/ap-and-ap-capstone-programs-at-dreher 

• Complete Dreher Final Exam Schedule: https://dreher.richlandone.org/school-resources/calendars-and-schedules…   

• Dreher Graduation, May 28, 8:00 am, Colonial Life Arena. 

Thank you for all you do for our Dreher Community!  And please remind student drivers to watch their speed while driving through the neighborhoods.  Be safe! 

Go Blue Devils! 

Dr. Lawrence J. Eberlin, Jr. 

Principal