WEEKLY ATHLETICS Feb. 10th-15th MONDAY, FEB. 10th GIRLS PLAYOFF GAME Vs. Rainbow Lake @ Gaffney Middle 4:30 BOYS PLAYOFF GAME Vs. Gaffney @ Dawkins 4:30 TUESDAY, FEB. 11th Boys BB Practice- 3:30-5:00 Girls BB Practice- 5:00-6:30 WEDNESDAY, FEB.12th Boys BB Practice- 3:30-5:00 Girls BB Practice- 5:00-6:30 THURSDAY, FEB. 13th GIRLS & BOYS SEMI FINAL- TBD FRIDAY, FEB.14TH SATURDAY, FEB. 15TH GIRLS CHAMPIONSHIP-11:30 BOYS CHAMPIONSHIP- 1:00PM @ FAIRFOREST MIDDLE

🌟 Happy National School Counseling Week! 🌟 Our exceptional counseling teams in Spartanburg School District 7 are in the spotlight this week! Their dedication to nurturing the minds and hearts of our students makes a world of difference. 💖 From the compassion they show in helping our youngest elementary learners navigate social skills and develop resilience, to the guidance they provide middle schoolers during crucial transitional years both academically and personally, to the mentorship they offer in helping high school students explore college and career paths—their roles are vital in shaping all students’ futures. 🎓 Thank you to these heroes for being our students’ champions, believing in their potential, offering a safe space to talk, providing essential resources, and fostering an environment where everyone can thrive. We appreciate the countless ways they inspire and equip students to reach their full potential! Lisa Kerns - Career Specialist for all middle schools; Jesse Boyd - Patricia (Tricia) Pressley; Cleveland Academy - Karen Meadow-Rogers; Drayton Mills - Bettina Johnson, Courtney Huffman; Mary H. Wright - Kenneth Smith, Le'Jeta Proctor; Pine Street - Natalie Mullen, Jodi Stepp; EP Todd - Brandon Jones, Dr. Shani Fischer; Carver - Ebony Smith-Salters, Andrea Little, Erica Smith; McCracken - Daniel O'Brien, Naila Ray, Anthony Brothers; Spartanburg High - Erin Lyerly, Terri Roberson, Shara Jones, O'Shay Davenport, Denise Foster, Dr. Matt Love, Lauren Hicklin, Piper Holmes, Addie Jones; Daniel Morgan Technology - Teleisha Fields, Delilah Goode; Whitlock Flexible Learning - Alison Wight, Fred Ford; MCarthy-Teszler - Carmelita Byrd

🌟 Happy National School Counseling Week! 🌟 Our exceptional counseling teams in Spartanburg School District 7 are in the spotlight this week! Their dedication to nurturing the minds and hearts of our students makes a world of difference. 💖 From the compassion they show in helping our youngest elementary learners navigate social skills and develop resilience, to the guidance they provide middle schoolers during crucial transitional years both academically and personally, to the mentorship they offer in helping high school students explore college and career paths—their roles are vital in shaping all students’ futures. 🎓 Thank you to these heroes for being our students’ champions, believing in their potential, offering a safe space to talk, providing essential resources, and fostering an environment where everyone can thrive. We appreciate the countless ways they inspire and equip students to reach their full potential! #D7isGoingForGreat #ToInspireAndEquip #NSCW25

Across District 7, our schools are celebrating Black History Month throughout February. Studying important historical and modern-day Black figures and their contributions inspires a wide variety of learning opportunities, such as hosting a wax museum, hearing from guest speakers, creating new inventions, making artwork, school-wide assemblies and spirit days, creating book-inspired quilts, decorating classroom doors, and much more. Check out our schools’ social media pages for individual lists of events and photos of our students in action throughout the month!

We are excited about these plans to celebrate Black History Month. Join us in the celebration! #carverisgoingforgreat

WEEKLY ATHLETICS Feb. 3rd-7th MONDAY, FEB. 3RD HOME GAME vs BEECH SPRINGS (Pink Out & 8th Grade Recognition) -7th Grade Boys @ 4:30 -Girls @ 5:45 -8th Grade Boys @ 7:00 TUESDAY, FEB. 4TH Girls BB Practice- 3:30-5:00 Boys BB Practice- 5:00-6:30 WEDNESDAY, FEB. 5TH Girls BB Practice- 3:30-5:00 Boys BB Practice- 5:00-6:30 THURSDAY, FEB. 6TH FIRST ROUND OF THE PLAYOFFS (Girls & 8th Grade Boys) Teams to be determined 4:30/5:30

Bonjour! Oui oui!! Today some of our French Scholars visited Viola French Cafe for lunch! They greeted the staff, ordered their food, and conversed all in French. A great trip organized by Madame Tusiime to give their learning real world context!

Achievement, Character, Leadership, and Service. This afternoon 73 students made a pledge to hold these values high as they were inducted into the National Jr. Beta Club. Dr. Waddell and Mrs. Farrington hold high expectations for our Beta Club members and did a wonderful job recognizing them and their families this evening! #Carverisgoingforgreat

Yesterday our 8th graders visited Spartanburg High School in preparation to become Vikings. They heard from Dr. McMillan about the importance of being successful in their Freshman Year and the increased opportunities available to them next year. They were also able to tour the facility and hear from SHS Student Leaders. #D7isgoingforgreat

District 7 will hold an eLearning day on Wednesday, January 22 due to winter weather conditions. The National Weather Service has issued both a "Winter Weather Advisory" and a "Severe Weather Advisory" for Spartanburg County, calling for wind chill as low as -7 for tomorrow morning and the possibility of continued snowfall. Unsafe road conditions are expected, as temperatures are projected to remain below freezing throughout tomorrow.   Teachers will communicate details regarding eLearning assignments and additional information about District 7’s eLearning guidelines can be found at spartanburg7.org/eLearning.   Thank you for your understanding, as safety is always our highest priority.

The wait is over! Our 2025-2026 academic school calendar is here, ready to help you map out the school year ahead. From planning family trips to marking key milestones, this essential tool has you covered. Need an easy-to-access version? Simply click here to download it: https://www.spartanburg7.org/d7academiccalendar

Some of our Jr. Beta Club Members had a great afternoon volunteering and hearing from Ruby Bridges at the MLK Community Celebration event. They will continue their community service tomorrow volunteering with the United Way and the MLK Day of Service. #carverisgoingforgreat #D7isgoingforgreat

WEEKLY ATHLETICS January 20th-25th MONDAY, JANUARY 20th NO SCHOOL WRESTLING MATCH @ CLOVER TUESDAY, JANUARY 21st Girls BB Practice- 3:30-5:00 Boys BB Practice- 5:00-6:30 Wrestling Practice- 3:30-5:00 WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 22nd THEME NIGHT: Pink Out HOME GAME vs Beech Springs 7th Grade Boys @ 4:30 Girls @ 5:45 8th Grade Boys @ 7:00 WRESTLING MATCH @ BYRNES THURSDAY, JANUARY 23rd AWAY GAME @ Fairforest -Girls @ 4:30 -7th Grade Boys @ 5:45 -8th Grade Boys @ 7:00 Wrestling Practice 3:30-5:15 FRIDAY, JANUARY 24th Wrestling Practice 3:30-5:15 SATURDAY, JANUARY 25th WRESTLING MATCH @ LEXINGTON

Congratulations to our December teacher of the Month, 8th Grade Math Teacher Ashley Johnson!!! She holds the highest expectations for her students and her classroom are challenged to do their best. Their effort and her great instruction leads to wonderful student growth!

We’re beyond excited to welcome the incredible Chef Artina Lindsey to our D7 food service team! A proud Chicago native and a Johnson & Wales University grad, Chef Lindsey brings a world of flavor (and a ton of experience) to the table—from catering to universities, hospitals, and corporate dining. 🍳✨ Her love for sustainable, local cuisine and her knack for creative dishes have already wowed us in our Discovery Kitchen and Global Eats programs. Now, she's ready to make your school meals fresher, tastier, and oh-so-exciting! 🥗 We’re kicking off 2025 with a bang as Chef Lindsey brings her culinary magic to the Student Choice Program! High school students get to sample and vote on mouthwatering, restaurant-inspired dishes, with the winners earning a spot-on future menus. Who's ready to taste and vote like a foodie pro? With Chef Lindsey leading the charge, beloved programs returning, and a commitment to fun, nutritious meals, this year is all about culinary discovery! Here’s to spicing up school lunches and inspiring our students to explore the world of food one bite at a time! And don’t forget—breakfast and lunch are FREE for all students! You can check out what’s on the plate this week here: https://spartanburg7.nutrislice.com/ Welcome aboard, Chef Lindsey! Let’s make 2025 delicious! 🌟🍴

There was some great wrestling tonight as Carver grappled with McCracken on the mat. Our Wildcats came up one match short losing 48 to 42. Congratulations to the Eagles but our wrestlers made us proud tonight!

District 7 schools will operate on regular schedule on Tuesday, January 14. We hope our D7 Family is having a great to start to the week!

WEEKLY ATHLETICS January 13th-18th MONDAY, JANUARY 13th Theme Night: Camo Night HOME GAME vs GABLE -7th Grade Boys @ 4:30 -Girls @ 5:45 -8th Grade Boys @ 7:00 Wrestling Practice- 3:30-5:15 TUESDAY, JANUARY 14th Girls & Boys BB Practice @ CC Woodson 3:30-5:00 Wrestling Match @ Carver 5:00pm WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 15th Boys BB Practice 3:00-5:00 Girls BB Practice 5:00-6:30 Wrestling Practice 3:30-5:15 THURSDAY, JANUARY 16th THEME NIGHT: White Out HOME GAME vs DR Hill -7th Grade Boys @ 4:30 -Girls @ 5:45 -8th Grade Boys @ 7:00 Wrestling Practice 3:30-5:15 FRIDAY, JANUARY 17th Wrestling Practice 3:30-5:15 SATURDAY, JANUARY 18th Wrestling Match @ Boiling Springs HS 9:00am

District 7 will operate on a two-hour delay on Monday, January 13. Our safety team spent the day assessing road conditions, and found many icy patches persist on back roads. These conditions could create a safety risk for our buses, student drivers, and staff traveling in those areas. A two-hour delay will allow daylight to improve visibility and temperatures time to rise.    Two-Hour Delay Times:   A two-hour delay means everything shifts back two hours from its normal time. For example, if your bus normally arrives at 6:30 AM, it should arrive at approximately 8:30 AM. The tardy bell for each school will be exactly two hours later than that school’s tardy bell on a regular school day.  Thank you for your patience and understanding, as safety is always our top priority.

While we're waiting on the snow . . . Make sure your prepare to support our basketball teams at their theme nights beginning this upcoming week!