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!
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
What a great concert by the greatest 5th graders! We thoroughly enjoyed an evening of Orchestra, Band, and vocal music from our 5th grade students! #onlyonejbe
Career Day at JBE! Thanks to all who came to inspire and equip our students for life beyond their school years. We appreciate our wonderful community members for joining us! #oneandonlyjbe
✨ Follow the Yellow Brick Road with District 7! ✨
Spartanburg School District 7 proudly presents our annual district-wide musical, The Wizard of Oz—a magical journey filled with unforgettable characters, dazzling performances, and the timeless story we all love. If your family enjoys Wicked, they will love returning to the original story where it all began...
Join Dorothy, Toto (YES, A REAL DOG ON STAGE!), the Scarecrow, Tin Man, Cowardly Lion, Glinda, and even those mischievous flying monkeys as they take the stage in a spectacular student production that truly shines. Our talented students have been working tirelessly to bring this classic to life, and you won’t want to miss it!
🎭 Performance Dates:
April 23–25 at 7:00 PM
April 26 at 3:00 PM
📍 Location:
D7 Fine Arts Center
Spartanburg High School
🎟️ Tickets:
Reserve your seats now at our.show/D7Wizard
In District 7, we say “7Shines,” and this production is a perfect example—where creativity, collaboration, and student talent come together most magically.
Club Friday again today! Our STEM Club created a marble race challenge! This is one example of many amazing things that are happening at JBE on Club Friday. From Boyd Buddies to Community Kindness to so much more, JBE is the place to be for an inquiry-filled experience! #oneandonlyjbe
Huge thanks to McCracken Middle for hosting our fifth graders for their annual tour today! We had an amazing time! #7shines
Huge thanks to McCracken Middle for hosting our fifth graders for their annual tour today! We had an amazing time! #7shines
Huge thanks to McCracken Middle for hosting our fifth graders for their annual tour today! We had an amazing time! #7shines
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