Thinking about going back to school and getting your GED? Now's the time! We have registration on Monday, October 21, at our main site, The David Houston Center in Spartanburg. Morning class registration is at 8:30 AM and evening class registration is at 5:00 PM. We also have evening registration the same day at our Middle Tyger site in Lyman at 5:00 PM. Call us for more details! 864-594-4428. We're here to help!

District 7 Helene Recovery Community Meal Distribution Wednesday, October 2 11:30 am – 1:30 pm Spartanburg High School and Pine Street Elementary To our Spartanburg Community, As a way to help during this difficult time, District 7 is partnering with Chartwells to provide free, boxed hot meals on Wednesday, October 2. Pickup will be open from 11:30 am – 1:30 pm (or as long as supplies last) at Spartanburg High School and Pine Street Elementary, our only schools with both power and working traffic signals for safe access. PICKUP LOCATIONS & INSTRUCTIONS Spartanburg High – Enter via the student drive beside Lidl and follow the “Event” directional signage to the Fine Arts Center (located next to the home side of Viking Stadium). Park and walk to the pickup area near the Fine Arts Center. Pine Street Elementary – Enter via the front campus entrance along Pine Street for drive-thru pickup in front of the school. There is NO ENTRANCE from Boyd Street into the campus.

District 7 Families, As an update, all District 7 schools will remain closed through Friday, October 4 and there will be no eLearning during this time. There will be no athletics or other after-school activities until further notice, but conditions will be assessed daily to determine when these might resume. We will continue to share information as soon as it is available. You are constantly on our hearts and minds as our community works to recover from Helene. District 7 is fortunate to have avoided major damage at our schools, although there is much cleanup to be done and we still await power to be restored at the majority of our facilities. Our teams have done tremendous work assessing conditions and making plans to reopen once we are able to do so. Please continue to take great care as there are many hazards that remain across our community. We miss our students, teachers and staff as well as our broader District 7 Family!

UPDATE ON SCHOOL CLOSURES FOR MONDAY AND TUESDAY: Due to the impact and damage caused by Tropical Storm Helene, District 7 will be CLOSED on Monday and Tuesday. There will be NO after-school or evening activities on Monday and we will make a future announcement about whether after-school and evening activities can be held on Tuesday. During this time, our teams will be working to assess and repair any damages to our schools. We will continue to provide updates as necessary and notify you of any further changes as the week progresses. We understand this is a challenging time for our community, as many are without power and mobile device service. There will be no e-Learning expectations for Monday or Tuesday. As always, our priority is the safety and well-being of our students, staff, and their families. Our hearts and best wishes are with everyone who is impacted by the storm, and we are committed to working together to restore our community. Please stay safe!

After-School Activities Canceled and eLearning Day Announced for Friday In light of the potential impact from Hurricane Helene, we are taking proactive measures to prioritize the safety of our students, staff and families. District 7 will hold a regular school day on Thursday but has canceled all after-school and evening activities for Thursday. We will also hold an eLearning Day on Friday, September 27. Cherokee County will continue to monitor the storm's timing and impact in hopes that our Viking football team will still travel to compete in Gaffney Friday night. All other after-school programs and activities for District 7 are canceled for both Thursday and Friday. Teachers will communicate with students on Thursday regarding any eLearning assignments for Friday. More information on District 7’s eLearning procedures is available at spartanburg7.org/elearning. The National Weather Service is forecasting strong winds, flooding, and severe weather conditions as this storm moves through our area. As a reminder, SC Bus Safety Regulations restrict the operation of school buses if sustained winds reach 30 mph or gusts of 40 mph. We will continue to monitor this storm and communicate any updates. Thank you for your understanding, as safety is always our top priority!

As we continue to celebrate Adult Education and Family Literacy week, we focus on forward mobility, and the opportunities that Adult Education provides for all of our students regardless of the program in which they begin their educational journey. Meet Jakeline! A student who initially enrolled in our program as an ESL student, finished her journey with us as a GED graduate, and is now a full-time college student! #aefl2024 #educateandelevate

Adult Education is changing lives! We love when we receive student testimonials like Kathleen's: "I had so many doors open up for me when I finished my adult education, one of them being able to apply to Spartanburg Community College. I am now on the path to transfer to Clemson University to pursue a bachelor's degree in architecture." #aefl2024 #educateandelevate

The mayor of Spartanburg, Jerome Rice, Jr., has proclaimed September 16-20, 2024 ADULT EDUCATION AND FAMILY LITERACY WEEK! Please follow us all week as we share some facts and testimonials about the impact that Adult Education has in our communities. #aefl2024 #educateandelevate

Evening class registration starts soon! Our first registration for evening classes is Monday, September 9 at 5:00 PM at the David Houston and Middle Tyger sites. Evening class times are Mondays and Thursdays from 5:00-8:00 PM at both locations. Need daytime classes? Registration is also open at the David Houston site on September 9 at 8:30 AM for those wanting to take classes during the day. Morning class hours are Monday-Thursday from 8:30-12:30 PM.

Spartanburg County Adult Education will be closed on Monday, September 2, in observance of Labor Day. Thank you to all our nation's workers!

College Colors Day - Friday, August 30 This Friday, District 7 will join other school districts across the country in celebrating National College Colors Day. We hope you will participate by wearing your favorite college t-shirt, team jersey, or colors. As D7 focuses on our mission to inspire and equip, and grows a culture of college readiness, we embrace this annual celebration by encouraging students, parents, employees, and community partners to participate. Whether our students choose to attend college or travel a different pathway to success, we all love cheering for our favorite team and we are ALL Going for Great! We can’t wait to see College Colors Day in action on Friday!

WE DID IT, SPARTANBURG! NEW Jesse Boyd Elementary School and NEW Mary H. Wright Elementary early-childhood wing anticipated Fall 2027! The unofficial result of the referendum vote is 73% YES – Thank you, Spartanburg! “Today, residents of District 7 chose to create a brighter future for students, teachers, staff, and families. They chose to invest in a thriving community by ensuring District 7’s long-standing commitment to providing excellence in education continues. And for that, we are deeply grateful,” said Superintendent Jeff Stevens. “It has been incredibly rewarding to meet with District 7 residents about these projects through our community info meetings over the summer. Our conversations reflected the shared commitment to the future of our children and schools that has long been a hallmark of this community. Investing in these developments will not only enhance our educational facilities and our students’ learning experience, it will also help fill a critical need for lower-cost childcare to ensure education remains a viable and rewarding career for teachers and staff. This is about securing a brighter future for our students and creating an environment where our educators can thrive both professionally and personally. Spartanburg answered the call to make it all possible – thank you and let’s GO!”

We are so excited to see our classrooms full of students again! Do not worry if you missed registration this past week! Check our website for upcoming registration dates at our sites! https://www.spartanburg7.org/adulted

Our first registration at our newest Adult Education site is happening soon! If you are interested in getting your GED, join us this Friday at the Bethlehem Center at 397 Highland Avenue in Spartanburg. Class times are 9:00 AM-1:00 PM Monday through Thursday. You can pre-register at https://studentportal.literacypro.com/sc/providers/239. If you can't make it this Friday, check our website or give us a call to find out about other registration dates.

District 7's schools and offices will open at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, August 7th so our employees can gather for our annual Opening Convocation. This special kick-off for the new school year is a celebration of the important role each member of our D7 faculty and staff plays in the lives of our students and families. Please note that all District 7 facilities will be closed until 11 a.m. Wednesday and thank you for your understanding.

Tax Free Weekend is here! Through Sunday, you can save when you buy school supplies, computers, clothes, bedding, and more, in-store and online as eligible purchases will be tax free! Items include clothes, bedding, and school supplies, plus big-ticket purchases like computers and band instruments. Here’s some last-minute tips for making the most of this weekend https://dor.sc.gov/taxfreeweekend

We told you about our new website, but did you know that we have an app too?! Stay up to date on everything going on with our programs across the county! Download the Spartanburg District 7 app from your app store and select "Spartanburg County Adult Education" from the list of organizations.

We are excited about our new website! Check it out! www.spartanburg7.org/adulted

The Spartanburg County Health Department will host an immunization blitz clinic ahead of the new school year. The event will be held on August 5 at the Spartanburg County Health Department located at 120 Dillon Drive from 9 a.m. to 3;30 p.m. Traditional appointments are encouraged. You can make an appointment by calling 1-855-472-3432. Walk-ins are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. You can visit SC/DHEC for this school year’s vaccine requirements: https://scdhec.gov/health/vaccinations/childcare-school-vaccine-requirements

District 7 schools and offices will be closed in observance of Independence Day on July 4th. As we celebrate and enjoy time spent with loved ones, we honor the values that unite us as a community and nation. Together, let's continue to strive for a future where knowledge, understanding, and compassion prevail. Wishing everyone a safe and joyous Independence Day!