Jesse Boyd Elementary -

Day 1 of The Greatest Field Days on Earth is in the books! Great weather was enjoyed and a great time was had by all! #oneandonlyjbe

We hula'd our way through a wonderful Aloha to 4K program this morning. Congratulations to our awesome students and teachers on a great year! #oneandonlyjbe

A wonderful evening of music was experienced at our Spring Chorus Concert! #oneandonlyjbe

Day 2 of our 4th Grade Living History Museum was a "historic" success! Congratulations to all our 4th graders for their hard work! #oneandonlyjbe

Amazing inquiry happening today as our 4th graders were doing an amazing job with their annual Living History Museum! Well done, IB learners! #oneandonlyjbe

Happy Mother's Day!

✨ There’s so much to celebrate across Spartanburg School District 7! ✨

From the unforgettable magic of The Wizard of Oz and celebrations honoring the Class of 2026 to inspiring student achievements, career exploration experiences, and moments of teamwork and kindness that define our schools — this edition of 7Headlines is filled with stories that showcase the heart of D7.

You’ll also find enrollment information for the 2026–2027 school year, highlights from across our campuses, and the many ways our students, staff, and community continue to shine together each day. 💙

Take a moment to catch up on the latest stories from across District 7.

📬 Read the full April 2026 edition of 7Headlines:
https://tinyurl.com/7HeadlinesApr2026

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It was a ton of reggae fun with our 3rd and 4th graders tonight! We also enjoyed an amazing art show with them! #oneandonlyjbe

It was a hard-knock life at Coffeehouse today as our Production Team revealed our musical for the 26-27 school year! #oneandonlyjbe

It was a terrific honor to be part of the recognition of the Spartanburg Kiwanis Club Terrific Kids of the Year. We were especially proud to honor JBE fifth grader Hannah as our Terrific Kid of the Year! #oneandonlyjbe

Each year, our ladies and gentlemen who participate in Ladies Lunch and SUIT have the opportunity to earn the privilege of making a trip to visit our community partner, The Piedmont Club, to enjoy an amazing lunch. Today we were treated to an amazing experience and time to practice what we have learned. Thanks to our students, teachers, parents, sponsors, and to The Piedmont Club! #oneandonlyjbe

Congratulations to our own Coach Dustin Kite for being awarded a grant from the Spartanburg Junior League for PE games that explore games from other countries, a perfect fit for our IB program! Well done, Coach! #thebestteachersonearth

This evening at the Spartanburg District 7 School Board Meeting, we had the honor of recognizing Mrs. Melanie Cecil, 5K teacher at JBE, for being awarded Scouting America's 2026 Elbert K. Fretwell Outstanding Educator Award. Congratulations, Mrs. Cecil, on a well-deserved award! #thegreatestteachersonearth

Thanks to all our participants in our Student Council's Clovers for Hope Breakfast. Over $600 were raised and our Student Council was able to surprise representatives from The Hope Center with the donation today! #oneandonlyjbe

We are so proud of the greatest Special Olympians on Earth! Thanks to our wonderful teachers and to our amazing parents for an awesome day! #oneandonlyjbe

We wrapped up Music in Our Schools Month with outstanding performances of “The Jungle Book” and “Pinocchio” musicals at Cleveland Academy and Mary H. Wright this week, and we shine our final spotlight on our elementary music program. It is so easy to celebrate the joy, creativity, and discovery happening every day in our elementary music classrooms!

Our youngest musicians are just beginning their journey, exploring a world of sound through singing, movement, instruments, and imagination. From learning their very first notes, often starting with classics like “Hot Cross Buns” (and sometimes even enjoying the real treat afterward!), to experimenting with rhythm through drumming, clapping games, and coordinated movement activities, students are building skills while having fun.

Elementary music is all about discovery. Students get hands-on experience with a variety of instruments, explore different musical styles from around the world, and learn how music connects to culture, storytelling, and self-expression. As they grow, many take the exciting step of joining beginning band or orchestra, where they prepare for their very first concerts—an unforgettable milestone for students and families alike.
Beyond the classroom, our students shine on stage in school musicals and performances, gaining confidence, teamwork skills, and a sense of pride in what they’ve accomplished.

Music in our elementary schools is more than just learning notes and rhythms—it’s about sparking curiosity, nurturing creativity, and helping every child find their voice. Our hats are off to the music teachers who guide their journeys and instill a lifelong love of making and enjoying music!

We are proud to announce our JBE Support Staff Person of the Year, Ms. Deon Miller, and our and our JBE Teacher of the Year, Mrs. Marissa Drake!

What a trip it has been with the Greatest 5th Graders and 5th Grade Parents on Earth! We had "sweet" time at the World of Coke, an amazing meal at The Varsity, and a "whale" of an experience at the Georgia World Aquarium! #oneandonlyjbe

-Braves win ✅ -Arcade and bowling fun ✅ -Quality time with our fifth graders and parents ✅ -Lifelong Memories ✅ Day 1 of our trip to Atlanta is in the books! It's been fun and we're looking forward to day 2!

JBE's Clovers for Hope breakfast event was a "four-leaf" success today! Thanks to our Student Council led by Dr. Wilkins, and to all of our students and families for your support and for supporting the Hope Center for Children! #oneandonlyjbe