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Every orchestra student in grades 5-12 performed before a packed house in Viking Arena for last night’s season finale. It was a spectacular tribute to their year! Our 400+ students ended the concert in perfect harmony as they joined togetherer in playing “America the Beautiful”. Congratulations to each of our orchestras and their conductors on “Going for Great” - and achieving it in the most beautiful way! #D7isGoingForGreat #ToInspireAndEquip

Rising 7th-12th graders are invited to the Viking Band's spring marching band camp! No advance registration needed. Parents will have the opportunity to attend an informational meeting during the camp, which runs April 28, 29 and May 1. Contact Band Director Bobby Cotter with questions: rjcotter@spart7.org.

Congratulations to our March Teacher of The Month, Dr. Stephanie Barrett! She is consistent as they come. Her high standards for students push them to grow and do more than they thought they could. She is a great ambassador for Carver and constant mentor in the lives of her PALS club girls. She supports the initiatives of the school in so many ways and Carver is better because she’s there. #carverisgoingforgreat

Spartanburg, get ready to laugh, cheer, and believe in happily-ever-afters (with a swampy twist)! ✨🎭 Everyone’s favorite ogre is stomping onto the stage a week from this Thursday, in Shrek The Musical at Spartanburg High School—and you won’t want to miss the magic! From beloved fairy tale characters and jaw-dropping sets to live music and a fire-breathing dragon (yes, really 🔥)—this show has it all. 📍 Join us at the D7 Fine Arts Center on the campus of SHS, April 24–27! 🎟️ Reserved seating is now open and tickets are flying fast: https://our.show/d7shrek Based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks film, this Tony Award-winning musical features music by Jeanine Tesori and a hilarious book by David Lindsay-Abaire. It's packed with heart, humor, and high-energy performances that the whole family will love. ✨ Costumes. Puppets. A donkey in waffle-loving overdrive. And a reminder that beauty is in the eye of the ogre. Snag your reserved seat now—before they disappear like Rumpelstiltskin! 💚👑 https://our.show/d7shrek

On April 15th, AVID students went on a field trip to USC Upstate to tour. They learned about the extracurricular activities, requirements, and other additional assets of Upstate. They got to see the pool, the e-sports center, the workout area, and explored more buildings. They also got permission to play basketball inside of the gym. After, they ate at the buffet. The buffet offered pizza, burgers, quesadillas, salads, and other delicious foods. By Bradley

🎉 Celebrating National Assistant Principals Week! 🎉 Although our schools were on Spring Break, we couldn't let National Assistant Principals Week pass without recognizing the extraordinary work and dedication of our Assistant Principals in Spartanburg School District 7! We love our Assistant Principals—and for good reason! These outstanding professionals play an essential role in our schools, working tirelessly to support teachers, motivate students, assist principals, and create positive, thriving learning environments. They face the many challenges that come their way with determination and grace, and their commitment to student success is unmatched. We are incredibly fortunate to have such an exceptional team. Their passion for our students, faculty, staff, and community is evident in everything they do. They are dedicated to the success of each student, and we are deeply appreciative of the time, effort, and expertise they invest in our schools. Thank you to all of our Assistant Principals for your continued hard work and dedication. You are a vital part of our mission of Going for Great, and we are grateful for the positive impact you make every day. Here’s to you—our Assistant Principals, the heart of our schools! 👏🎓 Jesse Boyd Elementary Stephanie Seay | Dr. Lichelle Jones-Wilkins Cleveland Academy of Leadership Alanda Posey | Alphonso Richard Drayton Mills Elementary Adena McDaniel | Thurman Evans E.P. Todd School Brian Landon | Vanessa Norman Mary H. Wright Elementary Dr. Ashley Barnes Mitchell | Alexis Clowney-Fox Pine Street Elementary Reena Waston | Dr. Erin Davis Carver Middle School Cherrel Jackson | Jaime Talkington McCracken Middle School Katrina Johnson | Tripp Manuel | Jeannee Abercrombie (AJ) Johnson | Rebecca Miller Spartanburg High School Lindsey Johnson | Rod Daniels | Eric Parker | Jeff Boucher | Dr. Lavetta Collins | Dr. Shay Rice | Ryan Smith Whitlock Flexible Learning Center Tawayne Weems | Sarah Watson McCarthy Teszler School Quida Black

Our career fair showcased local colleges and careers, including health care, firefighting and cosmetology.

Congratulations to Brooklyn Edmundson, Javier Blocker and Caitlyn Young whose essays were chosen to represent Carver as part of a partnership between the Spartanburg Ballet and the Spartanburgers Baseball Team. Students were given a tickets to both the recent ballet performance of Mighty Casey and a Spartanburgers home baseball game! Their essays were on display at the Chapman Cultural Center. Ms. Miller guided these students in their essays.

🎭✨ Get ready for a roaring good time, Spartanburg! ✨🎭 Everyone's favorite ogre is taking the stage this April at Spartanburg High School, and you don't want to miss it! Shrek The Musical is bringing all the beloved characters, incredible live music, and yes... even a fire-breathing dragon! 🔥 Join us for this sidesplitting fairy tale adventure at the D7 Fine Arts Center from April 24-27. ✨ Tickets are flying fast, and with reserved seating now open, you’ll want to snag yours today: https://our.show/d7shrek 🎟️ Based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks film, this Tony Award-winning musical features new songs by Jeanine Tesori and a hilarious book by David Lindsay-Abaire. 🏆 It’s a treasure trove of creative magic, with unforgettable costumes, sets, and puppets. Plus, it’s fun for the whole family—beauty is truly in the eye of the ogre! 🌟 Don't wait—get your tickets before they’re gone!

📣Calling all athletes📣. Preparing for next year's athletic season starts in the spring! You must have a current sports physical to be able to participate in summer and 25-26 athletic programs in Spartanburg School District 7. Save the date for April 22 to have your child's physical taken care of during the school day at Carver.

Our 8th Grade Career Exploration Class recently experienced interviewing for a job. They first chose what profession they wanted to interview for. Then they prepared with their teachers, Mrs. Beasley and Ms. Miller, for the interview day by creating a resume and writing their answers to interview questions. Finally, they actually participated in their interview with professionals from inside our building and from the community. They were scored based on their resume, their presentation in the interview, how they sold their skills, and how they closed the interview out. Thank you to Dr. Arleen Newett, Mrs. Karen Dawkins, and Ms. Tiffany Beasley for being our community professionals who joined us in interviewing our students. #Carverisgoingforgreat

We recently had a great time hosting 5th grade students from Mary H. Wright, E.P. Todd School, Cleveland Academy, and Meeting Street! Those students saw a performance from our cheerleaders, took a tour, and heard from our awesome Student Council Leaders. To the parents of those students, we look forward to hosting you all tonight at 6pm. Bring all our questions and let's make their transition as smooth as possible. #Carverosgoingforgreat #D7isgoingforgreat

Civic Engagement starts now! Our Leos Club which is a junior division of the Lions Club are active participants in District 32S Convention this weekend. As with all Lions Club work, their weekend includes serving their community! Great job to our Leos and their faculty sponsor Dr. Betsill! #Carverisgoingforgreat

Today our student council visited the State Capitol Building. These students and their faculty sponsor, Dr. Waddell, have been excellent leaders this year. From offering suggestions to administration to leading and speaking to 5th graders visiting Carver, they have worked to make Carver better. Today they saw where many important decisions in our state are made and even advocated for their top priorities: 1. Cell phones in school 2. Why do we need AI Robots? 3. Can you feed us lunch? 😂😂😂 Future leaders! #Carverisgoingforgreat

As we knock on the door of Spring, our garden club is preparing to see some bring some great color and blooms to our courtyard. They continue to do great work in that space! Thank you Mrs. Knafelc for leading the way with this group. #Carverisgoingforgreat

🎵 🎻🪘🎷🎹 March is Music in Our Schools Month! 🎵 🎻🪘🎷🎹 For 40 years, March has been officially designated by the National Association for Music Education for the observance of Music In Our Schools Month. It is a time of year when schools and communities across the nation raise awareness about the importance of music education for all children, celebrate our music teachers and programs within the community, and demonstrate the value school music brings to students of all ages. In District 7, many of our annual school musicals take place during March and April. We invite our Spartanburg community to come enjoy these productions! The centerpiece of our musicals lineup is Spartanburg High School's production of Shrek The Musical, which takes place in our District 7 Fine Arts Center on April 24-27, 2025 and features students from our elementary, middle and high schools. Tickets are now on sale at https://our.show/D7Shrek! We also encourage you to explore the many other concerts and special music events presented by our schools. D7 students have an extra spring in their step as their dedication and hard work culminates in these opportunities to showcase the beautiful music they create! Together, they lift their voices and make their instruments soar - Going for Great in one symphony of sights and sounds! 🎵 District 7 School Musicals for 2024-2025 🎵 Jesse Boyd Elementary: Aristocats Kids March 11-13 – 9 am and 6pm Cleveland Academy: Finding Nemo Kids April 1 and 3 – 10 am, April 2 – 6 pm Mary H. Wright Elementary: Willy Wonka, Jr. April 1 – 10 am and 6 pm, April 3 – 6 pm Pine Street Elementary: Aladdin, Jr. December 4-6, 2024 E. P. Todd School: Into the Woods March 17-18 – 9 am and 6:30 pm Spartanburg High School: Shrek The Musical April 24-26 – 7 pm, April 27 – 3 pm

LAST CHANCE! Online yearbook orders will close Saturday, March 15. After that, the only way to purchase will be cash in the library. Preorder now at www.strawbridge.net. The code is YB30289. Yearbooks are $30.

Friendly Reminder! Friday, March 14 is an eLearning day for students, serving as a make-up day for some of the six school days missed last fall during Hurricane Helene. We are continually inspired by the resilience of our students and the dedication of our families in supporting their success. Your partnership makes all the difference! Students will have two school days after each make-up day to complete and submit their eLearning assignments. For families in need of childcare and eLearning support, the City of Spartanburg is offering two FREE day camps: 🔹 Ages 5-12: CC Woodson Community Center (9 a.m. – 1 p.m.) 🔹 Ages 13-17: Dr. TK Gregg Center (12 p.m. – 5 p.m.) Snacks will be provided! While participation is free, advance registration is required—please scan the QR codes on the attached flyers for details. We are incredibly grateful for the City’s partnership in supporting our students and families. Thank you, parents and caregivers, for your unwavering support, flexibility, and commitment to your child’s education! 📚✨

Congratulations to our February Teachers of the Month! Kimberly Farrington - 7th Grade Science Angela Shippy - 6th Grade Special Education These professionals are loved and cherished by their students. They strive everyday to be excellent at the service they provide to children. They are amazing teammates and they make their hallways better because they are there. #Carverisgoingforgreat

Our March Madness tour continues and our students are ALL IN!!! Our Wildcat Dance Team performed an awesome routine at halftime of the Conference of the Carolinas Basketball Tournament Championships hosted at the arena on Wofford’s campus! Our dancers are pictured here with the cheerleaders from UNC Pembroke, the mens tournament champions. Great job team coaches! This team continues to get requested to perform at functions all over the upstate. #Carverisgoingforgreat