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Riverside High School's Virtual Enterprises program has won the Southern Region Business Plan title with their company, Tundra, which created the Ice Cap, a product designed to fit over an existing lock and allow doors to unlock instantly using a wristband fob or a mobile app. The team will compete at the national level in New York City in April. The program allows high school students to create a product and work in a simulated company, providing them with real-world experience. The team runs day-to-day business operations out of the classroom, and some members have even worked with local business owners.

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Schools in Greer have performed at or above the state level in all subject areas, according to school officials. Elementary schools are demonstrating year-over-year growth, middle schools are making impressive gains in literacy, and high schools are excelling in English while strengthening math. Blue Ridge High School was the district's top-performing high school for the 2024-2025 school year, with 97.9% of students passing the English II End-of-Course Exam. Riverside High School has the highest percentage of students earning a WIN Career Readiness Credential, with 90.7% of students credentialed.