We are still smiling from last week's groundbreaking celebration for the new Jesse Boyd Elementary! We invite you to share in this special moment by enjoying this 30-second recap, which is hot off the press: https://tinyurl.com/JBEGroundbreaking
Read the story, see photos, and watch the full celebration here: https://www.spartanburg7.org/JBEGroundbreaking
THANK YOU, Spartanburg, for investing in educational excellence for our children!
#7SHINES
#ToInspireAndEquip
Gratitude filled the air as District 7 leaders, families, students, teachers, and community members gathered under pale blue skies on the freshly-cleared site of our new Jesse Boyd Elementary on Webber Road. Shovels in hand, leaders joined together not just to turn the dirt, but to fulfill a dream of educational excellence for future generations. November 24, 2025 was a day full of promise as we broke ground on a long-awaited vision: a new Jesse Boyd Elementary School (JBE), which will house the district’s second Little Vikings Employee Childcare Center.
Read the full story, watch the video, and see photos here: https://www.spartanburg7.org/o/spartanburg7/article/2569101
View the full calendar at spartanburg7.org/26_27Calendar
A quick reminder that there will be NO SCHOOL on Monday, November 3 (staff exchange day) and Tuesday, November 4 (Election Day). Before the busy week ahead, be sure to “fall back” one hour on Sunday when Daylight Saving Time ends.
Need a FUN AND SAFE PLACE for your child or teen to go on Monday and Tuesday? Our partners at the City of Spartanburg Parks, Recreation & Special Events are offering camps at our community centers! See the attached flyers for info.
Finally, we encourage our entire community to get out and VOTE. To preview your personalized ballot, visit:
👉 https://vrems.scvotes.sc.gov/Voter/Login?PageMode=Sampleballot
Your voice matters—every vote makes a difference, and we can’t wait to see our community at the polls!
Ollie - 1st Place Mixed Media, Addie - 3rd Place Drawing, Stirling - Honorable Mention Mixed Media, Tezza - 1st Place Printmaking, Indie - 1st Place Painting, Cooper - 3rd Place Painting, and Ella Jane - 2nd Place Printmaking
Stay Connected with D7 & Viking Athletics
It’s easy to stay connected to everything happening in District 7 and Viking Nation!
📲 District 7 App
The District 7 app keeps you in touch with our schools—whenever and wherever you need it. With just a tap, you can:
• Read the latest news and updates
• Check upcoming events
• View lunch menus
• Find staff directories
• Receive important notifications
Search for “Spartanburg District 7” in the App Store or Google Play, then personalize it to follow your specific schools and turn on alerts.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7XmHgqbnBlo
🏈 Viking Athletics App
Cheer on our SHS athletic teams and follow all the action on the NEW SHS Athletics website: spartanburgvikings.org
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For mobile convenience, download the “Spartanburg Viking Athletics” app in the App Store or Google Play and stay current on all things Blue & Gold.
Want even more? Get in-depth coverage of Viking Football on their dedicated site: spartanburgvikingsfootball.com
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To get the most out of the D7 app, check out the short video above for tips on customizing your settings and making the app work for you. And follow us on social media for the latest announcements and offerings:
• Facebook: SpartanburgD7
• Instagram: @spartanburgd7
• YouTube: @SpartanburgSchoolDistrict7
Thank you for staying connected and supporting our students, schools, and Viking Nation — where #7Shines! 🌟
Last Friday may have been a day off for our students, but classrooms across D7 were still buzzing with energy and ideas! Our teachers spent the day diving into professional learning — sharpening their skills and exploring new strategies to make learning even more engaging and effective.
From creative new ideas for hands-on science activities 🧪, to learning how to teach stronger writing skills ✏️ , to using AI effectively in education 🤖 — our educators were all in! They also deepened their understanding of our instructional framework, explored helpful apps that support teaching, and strengthened their understanding of how to implement Multi-Tiered Systems of Support to help students struggling with academics or behavior. D7 also welcomed physical education teachers from other districts to learn new research-based curriculum to foster students' wellbeing and physical health.
Every session connected back to our mission "to inspire and equip students for lives of leadership and service". 💙💛 Because when teachers grow, students shine! ✨
