On this Memorial Day we honor the sacrifice made by so many. Thank you
1 day ago, Jesse Boyd Elementary
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🎉 Schooled in Sunshine: Our Summer Send-Off is Here! ☀️🎓 Before we trade backpacks for beach bags, don’t miss our final 7Headlines of the school year —featuring a feel-good video packed with field day fun, graduation smiles, and unforgettable D7 moments. 💙 https://tinyurl.com/7headlinessummer2025 Your D7 Communications Team isn’t quite signing off for summer—we’ll still be around with the occasional update, but things will be a little less bustling online. So be sure to stay tuned and keep checking in! Thank you for all the love, likes, and comments this year—we’ve loved sharing our schools’ stories with you. ❤️ 📲 Watch the full video and catch our recap here: https://youtu.be/T6SNgItb2RY?si=S060VTDJv3ZgpJOP #D7isGoingForGreat #SummerStartsNow
4 days ago, D7 Communications
7Headlines Summer 2025
🎉 This edition of 7Headlines: MAY We Celebrate! 🎓🎭🎨 May is bursting with milestones and memories in the making! From graduation cheers to artistic achievements, from outstanding educators to student success stories—you’ll find plenty of reasons to celebrate in this joyful issue. PLUS: Teacher and Nurse Appreciation, Senior Spotlights, Arts Showcases, and a look ahead at summer fun! Take a moment to soak in the pride, the progress, and the people who make District 7 shine. ✨ MAY we celebrate all that makes D7 great: 📬 Read the full issue here: https://tinyurl.com/7HeadlinesMay2025
11 days ago, D7 Communications
7Headlines May 2025
🚧✨ Something BIG is coming to Spartanburg! ✨🚧 We’re building the future — literally — and we’re inviting local trade partners to be part of it. Join us on Tuesday, May 27, from 4–6 PM at Drayton Mills Elementary School for a special New Jesse Boyd Trade Partner Outreach Event hosted by Harper General Contractors. 🏗️ You'll get a first look at the plans for the new Jesse Boyd Elementary School and learn more about the project timeline, bidding process, and how you can get involved. 📍 Drayton Mills Elementary School 📅 May 27, 2025 | 4:00–6:00 PM 📲 Scan the QR code on the flyer or register online today (https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=w4QUXBw2P066jCNQTF-9ZBYpAY7AxRlFruWR4dDnIXRURTZYVUE4MzdGQTJRUlU3S0RJWTQ4VE9LSC4u) Let’s build something amazing — together.
14 days ago, D7 Communications
New Jesse Boyd Trade Partner Outreach
This Wednesday (May 14) is "Hats OFF to Education" day in D7! All faculty, staff, and students are invited support future educators from the Class of 2025 by wearing your favorite hat and bringing $1 (or more) to school to contribute to the effort. All funds raised will support our Teacher Forum's scholarships for this year's seniors majoring in education. We hope you will join in the fun as we all work together to support future educators!
15 days ago, D7 Communications
Hats Off to Education
Summer Just Got Sportier for Future Vikings! Viking Athletics is bringing the HEAT this summer with a lineup of exciting sports camps at Spartanburg High School! Whether your child wants to spike, shoot, cheer, or swing for the fences, there’s a camp for every young athlete. Lady Vikings Sports Camp | June 2–5 Viking Cheer Kiddie Camp | June 9–11 Basketball Kids Camp | June 9–12 Wrestling Camp | June 9 -12 Soccer Camp | June 9–11 Baseball Camp | June 16–18 Locations include the Viking Arena, Viking Athletic Fields, Viking Wrestling Facilities and Duncan Park. Spots will fill fast — get more info and register now at: www.hubcitylocker.com/vikings Come train with the best, make memories, and stay active all summer long! GO VIKINGS!
18 days ago, D7 Communications
SHS Youth Sports Camps
💙 Happy National School Nurse Day! 💙 Today, we celebrate the heart of every school — our incredible school nurses! From caring for scraped knees and big feelings to managing health plans and emergencies, you are a calm and steady force for students and staff alike. In District 7, you are true superheroes — compassionate, skilled, and always going the extra mile. THANK YOU for the difference you make every single day. 🩺 We see you. We appreciate you. We are better because of you. #SchoolNurseDay #D7isGoingForGreat
21 days ago, D7 Communications
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We had a wonderful time with our 5K and the alphabet this evening! #boydtothefuture
21 days ago, Jesse Boyd Elementary
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We are so proud of our JBE Kids Club Cheerleaders! They won the People's Choice and Most Innovative Routine awards at their competition this past weekend. Congratulations! #boydtothefuture
23 days ago, Jesse Boyd Elementary
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Every orchestra student in grades 5-12 performed before a packed house in Viking Arena for last night’s season finale. It was a spectacular tribute to their year! Our 400+ students ended the concert in perfect harmony as they joined togetherer in playing “America the Beautiful”. Congratulations to each of our orchestras and their conductors on “Going for Great” - and achieving it in the most beautiful way! #D7isGoingForGreat #ToInspireAndEquip
27 days ago, D7 Communications
District 7 Orchestras Season Finale concert in Viking Arena
Our first grade student team had a blast at the "All In" Reading Celebration at Clemson today! We are so proud of them! #boydtothefuture #readreadread
27 days ago, Jesse Boyd Elementary
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From celebrating family to singing "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" in honor of the Spartanburgers, we thoroughly enjoyed or JBE Bulldog Chorus tonight! #boydtothefuture
28 days ago, Jesse Boyd Elementary
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We were so proud to announce our Support Staff Person of the Year, Ms. Tashawnda Anderson, and our Teacher of the Year, Mrs. Brandi Phillips! Congratulations on this well-deserved honor! #boydtothefuture
about 1 month ago, Jesse Boyd Elementary
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Our 5th graders had a great time together in Atlanta! Thanks to our teachers and chaperones for a wonderful trip! #boydtothefuture
about 1 month ago, Jesse Boyd Elementary
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✨ Shining Bright in Spartanburg County! ✨ Today, the future of Spartanburg County gleamed brighter than ever at the Kiwanis Club of Spartanburg's annual Terrific Kid of the Year luncheon! 🌟 We’re bursting with pride as we celebrate the incredible achievements of our elementary school superstars who’ve shown what it means to lead with heart, character, and determination. A huge shoutout to the exceptional students from District 7 who are truly shining examples of kindness, responsibility, and perseverance: • Zavion Omari Hillstock, Cleveland Academy of Leadership • Jayden Beatty, Drayton Mills Elementary • James Martin Crotts, E.P. Todd School • Emily Georgion, Jesse Boyd Elementary • Matthew Franco, Mary H. Wright Elementary • Charley Donnelly, Pine Street Elementary • Scarlett Hayes, McCarthy-Teszler Teszler Division • Calvin Miller, McCarthy-Teszler Secondary Division (Not pictured: Joseph Ramos, McCarthy-Teszler Elementary School) These Terrific Kids were recognized for their outstanding character, receiving a special plaque, a T-shirt, and a certificate signed by the Governor – a true reflection of their hard work, dedication, and unwavering commitment to excellence. The Kiwanis Club’s Terrific Kids program is all about cultivating thoughtful, enthusiastic, respectful, and capable young people. These honorees embody those qualities and more, setting an inspiring example for their peers and our entire community. A round of applause also goes to the families, teachers, guidance counselors, and principals who support and encourage these students every step of the way. You’ve helped nurture these bright young minds, and we couldn’t be more thankful for your guidance. To all the Terrific Kids: Your journey is just beginning, and the world is lucky to have you. Keep reaching for the stars, keep being the change, and keep inspiring those around you. The best is yet to come! 🌟💫 Congratulations again to all of our D7 honorees, and to all Terrific Kids celebrated today. The impact you make will echo through the years. Keep shining, keep dreaming, and never stop striving for greatness! #D7isgoingforgreat #TerrificKidSpartanburg
about 1 month ago, D7 Communications
Terrific Kids from D7
Spartanburg, get ready to laugh, cheer, and believe in happily-ever-afters (with a swampy twist)! ✨🎭 Everyone’s favorite ogre is stomping onto the stage a week from this Thursday, in Shrek The Musical at Spartanburg High School—and you won’t want to miss the magic! From beloved fairy tale characters and jaw-dropping sets to live music and a fire-breathing dragon (yes, really 🔥)—this show has it all. 📍 Join us at the D7 Fine Arts Center on the campus of SHS, April 24–27! 🎟️ Reserved seating is now open and tickets are flying fast: https://our.show/d7shrek Based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks film, this Tony Award-winning musical features music by Jeanine Tesori and a hilarious book by David Lindsay-Abaire. It's packed with heart, humor, and high-energy performances that the whole family will love. ✨ Costumes. Puppets. A donkey in waffle-loving overdrive. And a reminder that beauty is in the eye of the ogre. Snag your reserved seat now—before they disappear like Rumpelstiltskin! 💚👑 https://our.show/d7shrek
about 1 month ago, D7 Communications
Shrek the Musical
We are so grateful to The Piedmont Club for hosting our Ladies Lunch and SUIT participants today! What a special time! #
about 1 month ago, Jesse Boyd Elementary
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🎉 Celebrating National Assistant Principals Week! 🎉 Although our schools were on Spring Break, we couldn't let National Assistant Principals Week pass without recognizing the extraordinary work and dedication of our Assistant Principals in Spartanburg School District 7! We love our Assistant Principals—and for good reason! These outstanding professionals play an essential role in our schools, working tirelessly to support teachers, motivate students, assist principals, and create positive, thriving learning environments. They face the many challenges that come their way with determination and grace, and their commitment to student success is unmatched. We are incredibly fortunate to have such an exceptional team. Their passion for our students, faculty, staff, and community is evident in everything they do. They are dedicated to the success of each student, and we are deeply appreciative of the time, effort, and expertise they invest in our schools. Thank you to all of our Assistant Principals for your continued hard work and dedication. You are a vital part of our mission of Going for Great, and we are grateful for the positive impact you make every day. Here’s to you—our Assistant Principals, the heart of our schools! 👏🎓 Jesse Boyd Elementary Stephanie Seay | Dr. Lichelle Jones-Wilkins Cleveland Academy of Leadership Alanda Posey | Alphonso Richard Drayton Mills Elementary Adena McDaniel | Thurman Evans E.P. Todd School Brian Landon | Vanessa Norman Mary H. Wright Elementary Dr. Ashley Barnes Mitchell | Alexis Clowney-Fox Pine Street Elementary Reena Waston | Dr. Erin Davis Carver Middle School Cherrel Jackson | Jaime Talkington McCracken Middle School Katrina Johnson | Tripp Manuel | Jeannee Abercrombie (AJ) Johnson | Rebecca Miller Spartanburg High School Lindsey Johnson | Rod Daniels | Eric Parker | Jeff Boucher | Dr. Lavetta Collins | Dr. Shay Rice | Ryan Smith Whitlock Flexible Learning Center Tawayne Weems | Sarah Watson McCarthy Teszler School Quida Black
about 1 month ago, D7 Communications
D7's assistant principals
We are celebrating National Assistant Principal's Week this week, and at JBE, we are blessed with two of the best! Dr. Lichelle Jones-Wilkins and Mrs. Stephanie Seay are two amazing people, and as our APs they lead by example, and what a great example they set. We are so grateful for our two wonderful Assistant Principals! #boydtothefuture
about 1 month ago, Jesse Boyd Elementary
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We had a blast celebrating with our Time Travelers at the Big E today! Thanks to the Big E in Gaffney for being wonderful hosts! #boydtothefuture
about 2 months ago, Jesse Boyd Elementary
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