Any student who is new to Spartanburg School District 7, including incoming kindergarten students who are not currently enrolled in a District 7 pre-K program, should follow the process below to enroll. Children who will be five years old on or before September 1 of this year must enroll in public or private kindergarten, unless the parent or legal guardian signs a waiver. Any child who will be six years old on or before September 1 of this year must enroll in first grade.

Provided space is available, residents of Spartanburg who live outside of District  7's attendance zone may apply to attend a school in our district through school choice. If accepted, out-of-district fees will apply, please contact our finance office at 864-594-4405 for details. 

3-Year-Old Kindergarten Programs
Families residing in District 7 with children who will turn 3 on or before September 1 of the upcoming school year have two opportunities for 3K programs:

Families zoned for Meeting Street Academy, Cleveland Academy of Leadership, and Mary H. Wright may apply for Meeting Street Academy's 3K program. Enrollment requires eligibility screenings and class sizes are limited.

Three-year-olds are also eligible to enroll in the Montessori Program at E.P. Todd School. A tuition fee is charged and class sizes are limited.

For more information, please call:

Meeting Street Academy (864) 253-1800
E.P Todd School at (864) 594-4475
The Franklin School (864) 586-7130

4-Year-Old Kindergarten Program

District 7's free 4K program is available for eligible children who will be 4 years old on or before September 1st at all District 7 schools - Cleveland Academy of Leadership/The Franklin School, Drayton Mills Elementary School, E.P. Todd School, Jesse Boyd Elementary, Mary H. Wright Elementary, Meeting Street Academy and Pine Street Elementary. Students zoned for ALL District 7 elementary schools may apply. 

The 4K program provides a full-day, comprehensive approach to learning and follows the regular arrival and dismissal times of our elementary schools. Bus transportation is available, and breakfast, snacks and lunch are served daily. The program incorporates evidence-based practices with ongoing assessment, and focuses on the developmental support children must have in order to be ready for kindergarten. Students with the greatest academic and financial need are prioritized for enrollment. Therefore, every effort will be made to place each student within their home school, but some students may be placed in another District 7 school only for their 4K year.

Residents who live outside of Spartanburg School District  7's attendance zone may apply to attend a school in our district. If accepted, out of district fees are $1,800 a year per student.

District Seven 4K Enrollment Process & Criteria

Enrollment for the 4K Program is open and non-discriminatory. Prior to acceptance, all preschool students must be baseline-tested for school readiness using the DIAL-4 screening tool. Testing will be held on May 26, 2023. Your student will be scheduled for testing once the school has received all the application materials. Families who apply by the end of May will be notified of acceptance by July 1. Applications received after May 25 will be processed if space is available. Once 4K enrollment is full, students will be placed on the waiting list and will be prioritized for enrollment based on need (as determined by DIAL-4 screening and financial documentation). Applications may continue to be submitted at elementary schools through June 8; thereafter, they may be submitted again starting July 25 when staff return for the 2023-2024 school year.

Required 4K Application Enrollment Documents

To apply for enrollment in the 4K program, a parent/guardian must complete the 4K Enrollment Application (PDF) and present it along with the following to their elementary school: 

1.  Student's State Birth Certificate 

Need a copy of a birth certificate?

• In SC, see DHEC's "How to Obtain a Copy of your Birth Certificate" 
• Nationally, see the CDC's "Where to Write for Vital Records"

2.  Student's South Carolina Certificate of Immunization or South Carolina Certificate of Religious Exemption obtained from the Spartanburg County Health Department

Need a copy of your immunization certificate?

• In SC, see DHEC's "How can I get a copy of my immunization records?" You can review the South Carolina Immunization Requirements for Childcare and School for the school year here.
• Nationally, see the CDC's "Contacts for ISS Records".
• South Carolina Vaccine Requirement Information for Parents 

3.  Two current proof of residency documents (all must contain property address) in the name and property address of the parent or legal guardian. This must include ONE of the following: A recent tax document for primary residence, current signed rental/lease agreement with legally notarized documentation from landlord verifying current address, AND ONE current utility bill (i.e. electric, gas, water, cable).

4.  Valid parent/guardian photo I.D. (i.e. - S.C. DMV issued I.D. or driver's license)

5.  Proof of household income -  EITHER one item from the following list: current pay stub, W-2 or Tax Forms (If married, proof for both parents is required) OR child's Medicaid card

Once you have submitted your new student enrollment forms, the school will provide you with a "Snapcode" to complete the enrollment process online. Return to this page to enter your Snapcode here:

5K Program

District 7's free 5K program is available for eligible children who will be 5 years old on or before September 1st at all District 7 schools - Cleveland Academy of Leadership/The Franklin School, Drayton Mills Elementary School, E.P. Todd School, Jesse Boyd Elementary, Mary H. Wright Elementary, Meeting Street Academy and Pine Street Elementary. Students zoned for ALL District 7 elementary schools may apply. 

Required Enrollment Documents

To apply for enrollment, a parent/guardian must complete the  New Student Enrollment Form for 5K - 12 (PDF) Student Enrollment Form for 5K Spanish (PDF) and present it along with the following to their zoned school:

1.  Student's State Birth Certificate 

Need a copy of a birth certificate?

• In SC, see DHEC's "How to Obtain a Copy of your Birth Certificate" 
• Nationally, see the CDC's "Where to Write for Vital Records"

2.  Student's South Carolina Certificate of Immunization or South Carolina Certificate of Religious Exemption obtained from the Spartanburg County Health Department

Need a copy of your immunization certificate?

• In SC, see DHEC's "How can I get a copy of my immunization records?" You can review the South Carolina Immunization Requirements for Childcare and School for the school year here.
• Nationally, see the CDC's "Contacts for ISS Records".
• South Carolina Vaccine Requirement Information for Parents 

3.  Two current proof of residency documents (all must contain property address) in the name and property address of the parent or legal guardian. This must include ONE of the following: A recent tax document for primary residence, current signed rental/lease agreement with legally notarized documentation from landlord verifying current address, AND ONE current utility bill (i.e. electric, gas, water, cable).

4.  Valid parent/guardian photo I.D. (i.e. - S.C. DMV issued I.D. or driver's license)

Additional documents required for transfer students (may be submitted later)

• Withdrawal from previous school - Paperwork filed with your child's previous school to transfer the child's school records to the new school
• Academic documents & records - Any academic documents and records, including the child's latest transcript, report cards, and IEP (if applicable)

Once you have submitted your new student enrollment forms, the school will provide you with a Snapcode to complete the enrollment process online. Return to this page to enter your Snapcode here:

How to Submit Enrollment Documents - Please Visit Your Neighborhood School's Main Office During Normal School Hours 

This map of of District 7 shows the location of each of our schools. 

The Franklin School
100 Franklin Street (29303)
586-7130

Cleveland Academy of Leadership
151 Franklin Street (29303)
594-4444, Fax 594-6146

Drayton Mills Elementary School
1500 Skylyn Drive (29307)
586-7979, Fax 586-7989

E.P. Todd School (In addition to traditional programs, E.P. Todd offers a Montessori program for 3K–5th grade students that is open to District 7 families - the 3K and 4K Montessori programs require a monthly tuition.)
150 Old Canaan Road (29306)
594-4475, Fax 594-6152

Jesse Boyd Elementary School
1505 Fernwood-Glendale Road (29307)
594-4430, Fax 594-6143

Mary H. Wright Elementary School
457 S. Church Street (29306)
594-4477, Fax 594-6153

Meeting Street Academy 
201 E Broad Street Suite 110 (20306)
253-1800 

Pine Street Elementary School
500 S. Pine Street (29302)
594-4470, Fax 594-6150

If you have questions in regard to student enrollment, please call your school directly or contact the District Office at 864.594.4400. 

Families residing in District 7 with children who will turn 3 or 4 on or before September 1 of the current school year are also eligible to register for the Montessori Program at E.P. Todd School. A tuition fee is charged and class size is limited. For more information, call E.P Todd at (864) 594-4475.