Spartanburg District Five has appointed Robert Dunkin as the new Assistant Principal of Beech Springs Middle School and Nick Pegram as the new Assistant Principal of Florence Chapel Middle School. Dunkin has over a decade of experience in education, while Pegram has served as a Special Education teacher and department head at Florence Chapel for over a decade. Both will officially begin their new roles on July 1.

Dr. George Austin has been appointed as the new principal of D.R. Hill Middle School in Spartanburg District Five Schools. Austin, who has been a member of the district since 2021, is currently the assistant principal at Florence Chapel Middle School. He has a background in teaching at-risk middle school students and has served as an assistant principal at Brewer Middle School and Pinecrest Elementary School. Austin holds a doctorate in teaching and learning and will officially begin his new role on July 1.

14-year-old McKenzie Silvers has turned her passion for art into a full-fledged business, selling spirit rock paintings, jewelry and other art pieces. Silvers has been creating things since childhood and currently takes honors art at Florence Chapel Middle School. With the support of her family and teachers, Silvers plans to continue to grow her business and gain practical skills for her future career.