We ALL Belong -
Happy Valentine's Day to our D7 Family!
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D7 Fine Arts Center Welcomes Spartanburg Community for Unity Celebration |
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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. spent a lifetime encouraging service to others. Each year, the holiday that bears his name is a reminder that we all have something to give in the name of unity. This year, for the first time, District 7 had the opportunity to support our community in a new way - by hosting the City of Spartanburg's Unity Celebration in our Fine Arts Center. SHS students Ford Daniels and Ellen Fields were emcees for the 36th annual event, which featured a performance by our students in The Corporation and a keynote address by Dr. Roslyn Clark Artis, President and CEO of Benedict College.
In his welcome, Superintendent Jeff Stevens reflected that our district' theme this year - “I Belong in 7” - is rooted in the same spirit as the MLK holiday, of being inclusive of all people. He spoke to why it was chosen, noting "the single greatest strength of this school district is the sense of belonging, of being family, that enables us to make a difference in the lives of our students and families. 'I Belong' reminds us that there is a place for every individual, every talent, every ability, every dream, every background, every perspective in District 7."
Mr. Stevens also shared the significance of the Forward Together sculpture that greeted attendees as they entered the Fine Arts Center and how it was created for the entire Spartanburg community. Commissioned by District 7 and gifted by the family of Don Bain, who chaired our Board of Trustees during the integration of Carver High School and the former Evans High School to create Spartanburg High School as we know it today, the Forward Together sculpture provides a unique opportunity to lift up District 7’s history so it is not forgotten. It honors the struggles and successes that have shaped this community, and it summons new generations to find their place in our circle of humanity.
During the event, the Humanitarian Award was presented to former Spartanburg Mayors James Talley, Bill Barnet, and Junie White. While their tenures were marked by numerous milestones in Spartanburg’s growth, all three of their legacies will be defined as much by their connection to the people of our community as by any particular project or development. They all carried into office a dedication and devotion to serving young people — to moving Spartanburg closer to the ideal of a place where everyone can realize their potential and prosper.
In the City's annual MLK poster contest, open to elementary and middle schools in the county, Ja'shay Futrell from Carver Middle School won 3rd place in the seventh and eighth-grade middle school category. A photo of his poster is below. Jamison Guy of Spartanburg High School was named one of two recipients of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Unity Celebration $1,000 Scholarship. Jamison is pictured below with keynote speaker Dr. A was chosen based on his 500-word essay response to three questions: What do you feel is the most urgent need for our community? What do you hope to see change? What do you desire to do to be a part of that change?
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In Appreciation of Those Who Serve |
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During January, District 7 joined school districts throughout the state and nation to celebrate School Board Recognition Month. We appreciate the heartfelt approach our Trustees take in governing our district and serving students, staff and families! Thank you to Sharon Porter (Board Chair), Clay Mahaffey (Board Vice Chair), Vernon Beatty (Board Secretary), Meg Clayton, Rick Gray, Hallie Hurst, Griffin Lynch, Jeff Mason, and the late Kenneth Myers, Sr., for working to create a positive school environment for all students and staff, as well as working alongside us to realize the educational vision we share for our students!
D7 students made beautiful thank you cards for Trustees, expressing their gratitude. A few examples of their precious creations are below.
Our Trustees also participated in the annual signing of the South Carolina School Board Association's Ethical Principles, signifying their vow to uphold effective governance principles and their pledge to improve public education in our community. Thank you, Trustees, we honor you for the unique role you play in championing and advocating for quality education.
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In the midst of all the joy, our District 7 community was also deeply saddened by the passing of Dr. Kenneth Myers, Sr., a member of our Board of Trustees since 2019, on Sunday, February 5. Board Chair Sharon Porter and Superintendent Jeff Stevens each reflected on Dr. Myer's service and impact to the Board:
“Kenneth Myers had a strong conviction for education," said Ms. Porter. "Since joining the District 7 Board of Trustees in 2019, he worked tirelessly to support the success and well-being of our students, staff and families. He believed in the quote by former President Obama, ‘It is not enough to leave no child behind. We need to help every child get ahead.’ Each member of our Board joins me in expressing our deepest sympathy to the Myers family and our appreciation for Kenneth’s contributions. His commitment to education and our community will truly be missed.”
"Kenneth Myers served with a passionate heart, first and foremost for our children," said Mr. Stevens. "I will always remember the spirited conversations we had and appreciate his genuine desire to help all District 7 students. The commitment and impact of each Trustee is vital to the success of this district, and our administration and staff are immensely thankful for the thoughtful leadership Dr. Myers provided. His presence was always felt and he always made an impact."
Please join us in supporting the Myers family and expressing our appreciation for Dr. Myers’s service to District 7 as a Trustee.
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D7's Commitment to Student and Staff Well-Being |
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One of District 7’s four key priority areas is the well-being of our students and staff. Over the last two years, we have focused on providing professional development for teachers and staff on a wide variety of related topics in order to increase our collective ability to support student needs, as well as the needs of one another. We are also committed to keeping parents informed of the resources available within and beyond our schools, which can serve not only students but also their families.
Please take a few minutes to watch the above video narrated by Nicole Thompson, Executive Director of Student Services, about D7’s approach to student well-being and the resources available to serve them. The contributions of school counselors, mental health professionals and other partners within our schools are more important now than ever before.
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May We Present...Our Spartanburg VIKING! |
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A mascot is a touchstone for a school. More than just a student in a costume, a mascot is chosen early in a school's existence to unite students, staff and alumni under a single name and persona. There are many schools nationwide who are the Vikings – but in Spartanburg, in South Carolina, and on the East Coast there is only ONE, and our story has a rich history.
In the fall of 1970, Spartanburg High and Carver High merged into a single high school (to be known as Spartanburg High School) as part of the final step in integrating Spartanburg City Schools. To prepare students for the merger, student leaders from both schools met regularly all summer to work out how the new student body would form a student government and create new traditions together. The Spartanburg High football team had been called the Crimson Tide, and the basketball team the Redbirds, while the Carver High teams had been known as the Tigers, By a vote of the student body, the athletic teams at the newly-integrated Spartanburg High School became the Vikings.
And now, 53 years later, Spartanburg High School has given new life to our beloved Viking Mascot by creating an impressive persona that is the first of its kind for SHS! Our new Viking has been making the rounds at athletic events, and he even walked the halls during lunchtime recently. It is exciting to formally introduce him to you! Meet the new official SHS mascot - our VIKING!
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D7 Heats it Up to Help Others |
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District 7 stirred up support of SC School for the Deaf and Blind's Annual Chili Cook Off by raising a staggering $3,700 for the children at the school. Superintendent Jeff Stevens said it was an honor to take part in this important effort and to witness the response of the entire D7 community. “When times are hard and pockets are stretched thin, there’s a strong belief in D7 that we help and lift each other up – I think you find that in a really special way here,” he said. "I could not be more proud of how our D7 family responded. I'm truly blown away by the giving spirit across schools and community."
Between staff and community contributions and student-organized hat days and a bake sale, D7 was the event's top fundraiser, earning the People's Choice Award. Our culinary arts students at Daniel Morgan Technology Center cooked up a mouth-watering D7 chili recipe that drove the event's attendees to our SHS table until we scraped the bottom of the bowl! The friendly competition with the Dorman Cavaliers and the Spartanburg Day School Griffins made it all the better. A BIG thanks to all those who helped us to support our student friends at the School for the Deaf and Blind - in total their event raised $94,000!
This success is an important reminder that when we come together we have power to positively shape our community.
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Meet the Visionary Behind D7's Innovative New School Meal Initiatives |
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Variety is the spice of life when it comes cuisine, and District 7's new Director of Food Services, Amanda Glackin, is jumping into her new role with plenty of ideas for kicking things up a notch in our cafeterias! Amanda brings a wealth of food service expertise that positions her on the pulse of flavor that always delivers.
Amanda has hit the ground running, with some exciting new test kitchen offerings for students. She wants to inspire students to try new foods and flavors, to learn about healthy food choices, and to help determine what goes on the menu by voting for their favorites. "It's an exciting time in our school cafeterias - our young people are aware, they understand different cuisines and concepts and they’re also curious to try something they haven’t had the opportunity to try."
Prior to coming to D7, Amanda was an Area Manager for Greenville County Schools Food and Nutrition Services, where she provided leadership and oversight for 23 locations, serving 4 million meals annually. Amanda has been featured in American Education Week and Foodservice Director magazine for her efforts in improving the Foodservice program in Greenville County and implementing training processes during a pandemic. She also does consulting work for other districts throughout the nation on food safety, proper documentation practices, and federal guidelines.
“It is so rewarding to build strong and cohesive food service teams, help them realize just how significant and valued they are, and empower them to take pride and ownership in the immense difference they make in their role. You never know the challenges students face at home, in the classroom, or in the community. School Food service workers have the opportunity to make a positive impact on students' lives every single day and serve them what might be the most nutritious meal they receive each day. That is why our focus should be on serving the highest quality, most nutritious meals possible, to enhance the education experience for our students.”
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Announcing D7's South Carolina Junior Scholars |
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Thirty-three eighth grade students were honored as South Carolina Junior Scholars during an awards ceremony at the District 7 Fine Arts Center on February 6th.
Our Junior Scholars are: Brandalyn Anderson, Nic Battocchio, Olivia Battocchio, Myers Brantley, Noah Campbell, Clayton Crocker, Ellie Davis, Aiden Denham, Anna Evans, Bailey Faris, Scott Feather, Adiel Guevara, Addie Holliday, Chapman Hughes, Luca Iannazzone, Garrett Jones, Phineas Keller, Caroline McCoy, Finnegan McEnroe, Jaylen Mathis, Nora Murray, Ben Neely, Madilynn O'Shields, Austin Owens, Amelia Phillips, James Pryor, Benjamin Schafer, Sierra Shuford, Wynn Story, Emilija Vandys, Drake Vaughn, Clarissa Vereen, and Matthew Zemp.
Two scholars were honored for earning the highest accolades in District 7. Drake Vaughn (pictured below right with Principal Peach) received two awards - the highest overall PSAT (Preliminary SAT) score and the highest score on the Evidence Based Reading and Writing section of the PSTA. Austin Owens (pictured below left) earned the highest score on the PSAT Math section. Drake and Austin are both students at McCracken Middle School.
To become a South Carolina Junior Scholar, an eighth grader must earn a score of 550 or higher on the Evidence-based Reading and Writing section of the PSAT or 530 or higher on the Math section of the test. Out of approximately 60,000 South Carolina eighth graders who took the PSAT this year, only 3,545 were identified as Junior Scholars, placing them among the top 6% of all eighth graders in our state.
We salute these students, their families, teachers and administrators on this special recognition and for representing D7 and Spartanburg so well!
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"I Belong in 7" Spotlight Series |
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Each one, reach one; Each one, teach one; Each one, help one.
Ouida Black, Assistant Principal for the McCarthy Teszler School, heard her priest share these words from an early age and they have become her personal motto in life. She says, “In District 7, we strive to reach, to teach, and to help as we inspire and equip. We are to do this in every aspect of every life that abides in D7, for students and adults. Because this is so, I belong in 7.”
Life is a powerful tool for inspiration, and this has been especially evident in Ouida’s career. She would tell you much of who she is and where she is today is due to the intentional guidance and compassionate mentorship of retired D7 educator Virginia Jones. “Virginia has guided and mentored me for my whole life. She has been my constant. I have so much love, admiration, and respect for her. Certainly, her love and nurturing of children has inspired me.”
Ouida met Virginia in Greensboro, NC when Ouida was a kindergartener and Virginia was attending college there. “She became almost like a big sister to me. When I was in first grade, I traveled alone on a Greyhound bus to Spartanburg to be a flower girl in Virginia’s wedding.” Their connection led Ouida to enroll at Converse College, where she earned a degree in education and received the special education award her senior year. After 21 years as a self-contained special education teacher at Cowpens Elementary, where she was selected as District 3’s Teacher of the Year, Ouida and Virginia came together for a shadowing assignment as Ouida was completing her Spartanburg County Administrator’s Cohort. Virginia was principal at Whitlock Junior High at the time, and Ouida spent the day shadowing her. “On this day, those students sparked a fire that I did not know was there. Not being limited to a classroom and being able to interact with all of the students in the building was an opportunity to see the impact I could make as an administrator. As I left that afternoon, I felt moved to walk back to the building and lay my hands on the bricks. I whispered a prayer to be able to return to that building to work with the students there.”
After completing her cohort and interviewing for a new assistant principal position at Whitlock, Ouida received just that opportunity. “Virginia called my home that night and asked to speak to the ‘next Assistant Principal of Whitlock Jr. High School’. What was most special about the call was her saying she did not know that when she met me as a kindergartner it was for this purpose to become her Assistant Principal. I will never forget that.”
When Whitlock closed as a junior high school and became the Flexible Learning Center, Ouida found a new home in District 7. “Because of my special education background and administration experience, I was right for McCarthy Teszler - or better yet, McCarthy Teszler was right for me. Here, I have the best of both worlds. I have returned to my first love of serving special needs students and am in a position to advocate for what is best for their needs. I can also support the staff who are on the frontline giving service to the students and their families.”
Born into a family of many renowned educators throughout the Southeast, Ouida says it is in her blood. Her daughter, Tenille Black, is a teaching assistant for McCarthy Teszler. “I have been a working retiree since 2011,” she says. “I do have plans to retire/’graduate’ in 2026 with my granddaughter who is a student at Spartanburg High School. Although, I have a hard time even imagining retirement. At that time, I will have 42 years in and my retired husband says it will then be time for us.”
Appreciation for young people, service before self, and family is clearly a theme in Ouida’s life. When she is not at McCarthy Teszler, she can often be spotted at her church – teaching Sunday School, participating in various ministries, and singing in the choir. Her speaking voice is also beautiful, and for several years she has read aloud a portion of the Declaration of Independence during Spartanburg’s Red, White, and Boom celebration on the Fourth of July.
Rene Ford, principal of McCarthy Teszler, says it’s an honor and a privilege to serve alongside Ouida. “She could be retired but she chooses to stay and make a difference. Ouida is a champion for students. She is an excellent organizer, methodical in her thinking, and her attention to detail is phenomenal. She is so compassionate towards others and is the ‘go to’ person for many at MTS. Her thoughtfulness and wisdom make working with her a joy.”
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Board Approves 2023-2024 Academic Calendar |
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The Board of Trustees has approved the 2023-2024 academic calendar for District 7 schools.
• Students will start the new school year on Monday, August 14, 2023.
• The last day of school will be Thursday, May 23, 2024.
In accordance with state law, the calendar includes 180 scheduled instructional days and ten professional development/teacher workdays. District 7 was granted a waiver from the South Carolina Legislature, along with all other Spartanburg County school districts, to hold our first day of school prior to the third Monday in August. This waiver requires our 2023-2024 calendar to be referred to as a “modified year-round school calendar” and to list the summer learning offerings that have always been available to students in June and July, should they need extra supports. Students are not attending school for 12 months of the year, and they will still have a summer break as usual. This small shift provided more balance between the two semesters and aligns with our neighboring districts.
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Student Journalists Earn Prestigious Honors |
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Congratulations to the winners of the recent S.C. Scholastic Press Association's Fall online and print awards, celebrating journalistic writing and photography in Spartanburg High School's online student publication, Norse News! |
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Adamaris Ortiz (1st place, Gallery); Eryn Wagner (3rd place, Environmental Portrait); Selena Mok (1st place, Gallery and 2nd place, Sports Feature).
Lars Harris (1st place, Sports Action); Mace Kemp (1st place, Gallery); Eliza Hammett (1st place, Gallery); Stevi Sandor (1st place, Gallery). Not pictured - Autumn Johnson (1st place, Gallery) and Amarinthia Curtis (1st place, Gallery and 3rd place, News Feature).
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Dev Patel (3rd place, Infographic); Will Eaton (3rd place, Sports); Matthew Beyer (3rd place, News Feature); Foster Neely (3rd place, Feature); Ansley Dantin (3rd place, Staff Editorial); Caroline Colbath (2nd place, Review).
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Explore our award-winning student newspaper, Norse News here. This is Spartanburg High School’s DIGITAL EDITION of the long-standing staple. If you or your business are interested in advertising in the online publication, or of you wish to support the students of SHS, please contact Mrs. Angela Eaton at areaton@spart7.org.
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Students Win SC Regional Future City Competition |
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Over the past four years, McCracken Middle has been consistently recognized in the international Future City competition. The program fosters classroom environments where students work collaboratively on a project that centers around innovation, technology, and environmental sustainability. McCracken started a Future City team only four years ago and earned a Rookie Award the first year; and student teams have won the SC regional competition the past three years.
This year’s Future City challenge was to choose a climate change impact and design one innovative and futuristic climate change adaptation and one mitigation strategy to keep residents of a city healthy and safe. Our students met this challenge by designing a model city using regenerative farming that captures carbon to combat climate change. Their creation won the 20th South Carolina Regional Future City Competition, including recognitions for Best Essay, Best City Presentation, Best Project Q&A, and Excellence in Transforming Energy Generation.
The team of Olivia Battocchio, Aydn Blalock, Emily Brewington, Joseph Brown, Brynnlyn Gmerek. Hyrum Grinder, Kissni Irby, Elon Jacobs, Mary Jordan, Phineas Keller, Finnegan McEnroe, Ian Miller, Ben Neely, Zoe O'Brien, Marlayna Rolison, Ja'Nisa Shippy, Drake Vaughn, and Helen Wilcox built a 3D model of their fictional future city, New Eden, in South Africa. Their vision is for citizens to enjoy clean air and outdoor spaces untouched by pollution and pesticides. The city’s emissions are kept low through such innovations as bio sequestration, eco-friendly cargo gliders, and nuclear reactors. While all 18 class members helped with the project, the presentation team of Olivia Battocchio, Finnegan McEnroe, Marlena Rolison, and Drake Vaughn competed in the competition.
More than 45,000 students from 1,500 middle schools around the world participated in this year’s Future City program. Volunteers from STEM and design fields judged each team’s 1,500-word essay, scale model, seven-minute live presentation, and Question-and-Answer session with the judges.
The Team is coached by MMS science teacher Darlene Porter; and Andy Oberg, a former District 7 Board member and parent, serves as the team’s engineering mentor.
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Virtual Enterprise Students Excel at Regional Trade Show Competition
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Some extraordinary Spartanburg High School students with a mind for business earned awards at the Virtual Enterprise International trade show and competition at Nova Southeastern University in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. Seven students showcased their firm, FreshRoots, and placed in four out of five competitions. They earned First in Sales Materials, First in Booth Design, Third in Business Plan and Third in Marketing Plan. Our SHS Virtual Enterprise winning team members are: Luke Crocker, Marcus Goodwin, Autumn Johnson, Selena Mok, Zoily Salazar, Amiya Tolbert and McKayla Williams, and they are taught by SHS faculty members Jennifer Richards and Ryan Reynolds. These students also operate the Viking Printing and Vikings Unlimited student store to fundraise for their competitions.
Applying real-world business practices to classroom learning helps prepare students for the workforce. We are proud to offer this program and excited to see these what students accomplish in their future careers!
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Coach White Inducted Into the SC Golf Hall of Fame |
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SHS Vikings Head Golf Coach, Todd White, was inducted into the SC Golf Association Hall of Fame on January 14th at Columbia Country Club in Blythewood. Coach White’s selection was announced last year as a part of the Class of 2022 Inductees celebration. Congrats to Coach White on this incredible honor! |
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Dione Williams Receives Service Award |
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During the Spartanburg Community Award for Service celebration hosted by the YMCA, Dione Williams received The Rob Chapman Community Impact Award. Dione has been with our district for a combined 19 years. As a master of her craft, she was honored as Teacher of the Year at EP Todd School in 2011 and recently received her Gifted and Talented endorsement and became the first African American female teaching in our Odyssey program.
Dione’s selflessness shines throughout Spartanburg. She volunteers as a USC Upstate Alumni Ambassador by reaching out to more than 200 prospective students to assist with student recruitment. She helps with the City of Spartanburg’s Juneteenth Beautification Community Clean Up, and she volunteers at the YMCA.
Education, compassion, and servanthood are the center of Dione’s heart. She has taught English to students in China, and she assisted in the organization of the Bethlehem Center’s S.O.A.R. program as an ELA and Literacy Specialist.
Deondre Parks, one of Dione’s former 6th grade students (all grown up and pictured above), spoke at the awards celebration about how Dione made an unforgettable and positive impact on his life. “I would not be where I am today without Ms. Williams,” he said.
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Athletes Earn Fall All-Sports Recognition and Championship Honors |
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Every year at this time, an elite number of student athletes across the state are singled out as South Carolina All-State honorees. In fact, fewer than 1% in the state earn the coveted recognition. So, imagine the pride at Spartanburg High School with the news that five outstanding athletes (all female athletes, no less!) from the fall sports season were named All-State Athletes! We present them to you below: |
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Sophie Clayton - Tennis
Junior Sophie Clayton was a Class AAAAA All-State and All-Region selection after leading Spartanburg High School to a 12-0 regular season as its No. 1 player. This is the 3rd year in a row Sophie has earned All-State honors.
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Anna Buchert - Swimming
Senior Anna Buchert finished on the podium twice at Class AAAAA state championships, 2nd in the 500m freestyle and 3rd in the 200m freestyle.
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Caroline Byers - Swimming
Sophomore Caroline Byers finished with a pair of silver medals in the Class AAAAA state championships, in the 100m breaststroke and 200m individual medley.
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Anna Camille Elliott - Swimming
Freshman Anna Camille Elliott was a AAAAA State Championship qualifier in the 200 Individual Medley and 100 Freestyle, in which she finished 24th and 22nd respectively.
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Teagan McEnroe - Swimming
Sophomore Teagan McEnroe was a AAAAA State Championship qualifier in the 200 Freestyle and 500 Freestyle, in which she finished 11th in both.
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Anna, Caroline, Anna Camille and Teagan placed 3rd in the 200 Medley and 400 Freestyle Relays, earning them All-State for those finishes.
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We can't get enough of those SMILES! Superintendent Stevens kicked off the semester making vital connections with students and staff on school visits. |
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SHS Ethics Team Wins State Championship |
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Who should have the power to make medical decisions for minors? When is someone morally praiseworthy for donating money to a charitable cause?
In January, eight high school teams from across the state explored the ethical dimensions of these and other questions at the annual S.C. High School Ethics Bowl. The event is in its fifth year and is held at Wofford College. Our SHS students presented and defended a position to questions like this and were awarded the top spot for clarity and consistency, understanding the moral issues at stake, awareness of multiple perspectives, and civil discourse in engaging with others. The final round featured Spartanburg High School and Dorman High School vying for the state title, and our Vikings took the win!
We congratulate Anna Beeson, Madison Cooksey, Will Eaton, Avery Gilley, Rookhie Sullivan, Seth Miller and Eli Waters and advisors Susan Plonski and Erin Hubbell who make up our South Carolina Ethics Bowl State Championship team! The group will continue their quest for a national championship in March. Go Vikings!
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This month, four members of the SHS Orchestra program successfully auditioned for the 2023 South Carolina All-State Orchestra. This high honor represents many years of individual practice and commitment to music. Senior Ezra Anderson, violin; Senior John Kuntz, cello; Freshman Sebastian Cartwright, bass; and Junior Foster Neely, viola will perform during All-State weekend at Cane Bay High School on February 24-26. Congratulations! |
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The band's all here! Drayton Mills Elementary School rockstars showed off their skills on their ukeleles. As an added element of "cool," DMES also has an all girl rock band! |
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Make some noise for Carver Middle School's Wildcat Step Team! These ladies are loving the culture they are learning and creating. Click the photo to be redirected to Carver's Facebook post of them performing. Way to go, Wildcats!
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Learning Never Ceases...Even When You're 100! |
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The 100th Day of School is a day worth celebrating — with gusto! Our students have worked hard and have grown like crazy. They are 100 days wiser, taller and stronger! Across D7 elementary schools, the 100th Day of School is BIG – it was full of 100-year-olds and 100 themed learning activities in memorable celebrations. |
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Old man for the win from this clever kiddo from Pine Street Elementary. |
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Mary H Wright students celebrated their achievements with festive hats and plenty of smiles |
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Kudos to these cuties at the Cleveland Academy of Leadership. |
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These centurions were decked out. Todd Tigers had a roaring good time! |
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These WILD JBE administrators hobbled down the hall and paused to pose. JBE has achieved great things in these 100 days! |
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The Eagles from McCarthy Teszler are always flying high - "We are 100 days better because we spent them together!"
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These Dalmatians had us wagging our tails on the 101st day of school - Drayton Mills Elementary gets in on the celebration a day later (because they MUST be 101 Dalmatians) but goes all out! |
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One day, when these little Dalmatians are all grown up, they’ll be able to come back to DMES and say “See that big tree? I planted it!” Thanks to TreesUpstate for this AWESOME experience for our young people.
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Mary H Wright students enjoyed dancing and being celebrated for the awesome ways they have behaved and achieved this school year. Lights, camera, action - you know we'll be following up on these kiddos! |
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Terence Johnston from Community Outreach team at Copper Banking conducted a free 30- minute Financial Education Workshop to inform our students at Daniel Morgan how to spend, save, and budget responsibly. We so appreciate these partnerships! |
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Two SHS students signed to continue their football careers in college - Jamison Guy (#67), offensive lineman, signed with Shaw University in Raleigh, NC; and Jacob Mattison (#9), outside linebacker, signed with Carson Newman in Jefferson City, TN. Go Vikings!
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We are grateful that Carver Middle and Mary H. Wright are such vital parts of Spartanburg's Southside Community. In early January, two Carver Middle 8th grade leaders, Kylee Williams and Nathaniel Rahynes, were speakers at the ground breaking ceremony for the Southside Cultural Monument. Construction will begin soon on this project, which will highlight important pieces of Southside history and be placed at the entrance to the Mary H. Wright Greenway.
During the ceremony, Kylee and Nathaniel each spoke about how the monument would connect all Southside children to the history of their great community. It is always inspiring to see our students engaging with civic leaders of our city and state - and it surely reinforces our mission and theme this year - I Belong in 7!
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February is Kindness Month and the whole district will be participating with each school displaying kindness for the world to see. To kick the month off, Cleveland Academy Art Club made paper heart people to spread some love! |
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Tuesday, February 14
Valentine's Day
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Month of February
Black History Month
Kindness Month
Monday, Feb 6 – Friday, Feb 10
National School Counseling Week
Sunday, February 12
Super Bowl Sunday
Monday, February 13
Staff Development
Student Holiday
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Tuesday, February 14
Valentine’s Day
Monday, February 20
President’s Day – School in Session
Monday, February 20 – Friday, February 24
Bus Driver Appreciation Week
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Join Our Transportation Team |
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Drive a bus or become a riding aide! D7 is now hiring full and part time BUS DRIVERS and RIDING AIDES. Paid training is provided for qualified drivers. Learn more and apply at https://www.spartanburg7.org/DriveABus
Please help us share this opportunity!
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610 Dupre Drive
Spartanburg, South Carolina 29307
P: 864.594.4400
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