Jesse Boyd Elementary -

Wednesday was a very special day at JBE as we honored our 5th grade class. We are proud of them and all they have accomplished during their time, and we appreciate the legacy they leave! Go and change the world! #oneandonlyjbe

It's always a special day each year when our graduates and their families return to The Greatest School on Earth to walk the hallways one last time. They even stayed for recess! We were so happy to welcome them back home and to congratulate them on this wonderful occasion! #oneandonlyjbe

From 5K helping us to make sure we "Don't Stop Believin'" to our 5th graders hosting an amazing Exhibition as they explored culture, today was another greatest day at the greatest school on Earth! #oneandonlyjbe

Day 2 of The Greatest Field Days on Earth was an awesome success! Our students in grades 3-5 had loads of fun! #oneandonlyjbe

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. 💙

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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