Jesse Boyd Elementary -

District 7 schools and offices are closed today in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. As we pause to serve in our community and connect with one another by making this a "day on" rather than just a day off, we are heartened by Dr. King's wise reminder that "Intelligence plus character – that is the goal of true education."

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We had an amazing time with "The Sound of Learning" at JBE today! We were learning and dancing together! #oneandonlyjbe

Come and join us tonight at 5:30pm for our January PTSO meeting!

What a great start to the second semester at JBE! Many thanks to all for a wonderful week. Today our 5th graders began their work on Exhibition. Exhibition is a culminating project for our 5th graders are they wrap up their career at JBE as part of our Primary Years Program. We are so excited to begin this journey! #oneandonlyjbe

Welcome back! Today, we begin the second half of the school year, and we’re so glad to have our students and staff back where they belong. We can’t wait to see all you’ll accomplish in the months ahead as 7Shines brighter than ever — in classrooms, on fields, and throughout our community.

Thanks to all for amazing Holiday Car Line at JBE this morning! If you have any fun photos of video, add them in the replies! Have a wonderful break! #oneandonlyjbe

Our JBE Orchestra was certainly shining when they held a wonderful concert Monday and we are so proud of how much they've grown this year! #oneandonlyjbe

Oh what fun it was to build with gingerbread at our 4K Gingerbread Workshop this morning as part of their unit on buildings! #onenandonlyjbe

A New Chapter for Jesse Boyd: Building Legacy, Community, and Opportunity

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

We enjoyed a salute to the future of the Greatest School on Earth as we celebrated the groundbreaking for the new JBE! Thanks to the many hands that made this possible! #oneandonlyjbe

A HUGE thank you to our PTSO Booster team for their amazing work and to our students, families, and teachers for your support during our fundraiser! We surpassed our goal of $40,000 and Mr. Duvall will be on the roof on the evening of November 24! #oneandonlyjbe

We are pleased to announce District 7’s academic calendar for the 2026–2027 school year, which includes two new breaks – one in the fall and one midwinter – to help students and teachers recharge and maintain steady progress throughout the year. All Spartanburg County school districts collaborated to create this calendar with the aim of sustaining strong engagement, prioritizing student and staff well-being, and supporting student success. The calendar continues to include staff development days that allow for professional learning and collaboration among teachers and staff to strengthen instruction for students.

View the full calendar at spartanburg7.org/26_27Calendar

Thank you, Veterans! We had a very special celebration to say a huge THANKS to all our Veterans. What an amazing time!

Tomorrow, Tuesday, November 11, we will honor Veteran's Day. Wear your red, white, and/or blue to celebrate our veterans!

Booster kicked off on Friday and we had an amazing time with DJ Takis and the Dance Team and Cheer Squad from USC Upstate! Log on to mybooster.com to join the fundraiser for JBE! #oneandonlyjbe

Hello D7 Families,

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!

It’s almost GO time, JBE! Have you signed up your student yet? Go to MyBooster.com today! We’re ready to have fun and raise some funds for our school! 🙌

We are so proud of our Special Olympians who went bowling today! Congrats to students from Mrs. Helms', Mrs. Shaw's, Mrs. Little's, Ms. Johnson's, and Mrs. Neely's classes! (Mrs. Helms' class is repping their ribbons here.) #oneandonlyjbe

This week at JBE, an initiative that is now a decade old, Ladies Lunch and SUIT, began anew for the 25-26 school year. Ladies and gentlemen from grades 3-5 got to enjoy lunch together while learning about being ladies and gentlemen in today's world. We are proud to serve such solid citizens! #oneandonlyjbe