🎒💡 While our students are away… our teachers DON’T PLAY!
Last Friday may have been a day off for our students, but classrooms across D7 were still buzzing with energy and ideas! Our teachers spent the day diving into professional learning — sharpening their skills and exploring new strategies to make learning even more engaging and effective.
From creative new ideas for hands-on science activities 🧪, to learning how to teach stronger writing skills ✏️ , to using AI effectively in education 🤖 — our educators were all in! They also deepened their understanding of our instructional framework, explored helpful apps that support teaching, and strengthened their understanding of how to implement Multi-Tiered Systems of Support to help students struggling with academics or behavior. D7 also welcomed physical education teachers from other districts to learn new research-based curriculum to foster students' wellbeing and physical health.
Every session connected back to our mission "to inspire and equip students for lives of leadership and service". 💙💛 Because when teachers grow, students shine! ✨
Last Friday may have been a day off for our students, but classrooms across D7 were still buzzing with energy and ideas! Our teachers spent the day diving into professional learning — sharpening their skills and exploring new strategies to make learning even more engaging and effective.
From creative new ideas for hands-on science activities 🧪, to learning how to teach stronger writing skills ✏️ , to using AI effectively in education 🤖 — our educators were all in! They also deepened their understanding of our instructional framework, explored helpful apps that support teaching, and strengthened their understanding of how to implement Multi-Tiered Systems of Support to help students struggling with academics or behavior. D7 also welcomed physical education teachers from other districts to learn new research-based curriculum to foster students' wellbeing and physical health.
Every session connected back to our mission "to inspire and equip students for lives of leadership and service". 💙💛 Because when teachers grow, students shine! ✨
Homecoming and Spirit Days begins next week! Let have some fun!
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#OurVoice
#OurExcellence
We had a visit today from Spartanburg High School graduate and current student athlete at The Citadel, Cam'Rich Smith! He stopped by on his bye week to eat lunch with his sister and meet some our student athletes!
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#OurVoice
#OurExcellence
Athletics this week
Our Choir students performed wonderfully tonight at our 7 Shines Choir Concert in collaboration with McCracken Middle School and Spartanburg High School. Our choir is under the direction of Ms. Chelsea Durrah.
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#OurVoice
#OurExcellence
✨ Happy School Custodian Appreciation Day! ✨
Today, we celebrate the unsung heroes who keep our schools and offices clean, safe, and welcoming every single day — our incredible D7 custodians! Across the district, we are blessed with 65 custodians, field custodians, and building supervisors who take immense pride in their work. Their schools are their homes, and their colleagues and students are like family. They carry a huge responsibility — not only maintaining beautiful spaces, but ensuring healthy, safe environments for learning and working.
The word custodian comes from the Latin custos, meaning “guardian.” Every D7 custodian truly embodies that spirit — looking after our students, staff, and schools with pride and love. 💙 We’d be a mess without them — literally and figuratively!
At the District Office, we are especially grateful for Addie Wray and Taliaferro “Mr. T” Woodfork. They are the glue that holds our building together — cleaning up messes, solving maintenance challenges, and tackling endless tasks with care and dedication.
Please join us in celebrating and thanking all of our remarkable custodians today — and every day. It’s no secret that when they shine, #7Shines. 🌟
#7Shines #CustodianAppreciationDay
Today, we celebrate the unsung heroes who keep our schools and offices clean, safe, and welcoming every single day — our incredible D7 custodians! Across the district, we are blessed with 65 custodians, field custodians, and building supervisors who take immense pride in their work. Their schools are their homes, and their colleagues and students are like family. They carry a huge responsibility — not only maintaining beautiful spaces, but ensuring healthy, safe environments for learning and working.
The word custodian comes from the Latin custos, meaning “guardian.” Every D7 custodian truly embodies that spirit — looking after our students, staff, and schools with pride and love. 💙 We’d be a mess without them — literally and figuratively!
At the District Office, we are especially grateful for Addie Wray and Taliaferro “Mr. T” Woodfork. They are the glue that holds our building together — cleaning up messes, solving maintenance challenges, and tackling endless tasks with care and dedication.
Please join us in celebrating and thanking all of our remarkable custodians today — and every day. It’s no secret that when they shine, #7Shines. 🌟
#7Shines #CustodianAppreciationDay
We had a great time at Family Lit Night last night. With performances from our chamber orchestra and Step Team, games and info from clubs and community partners, there was plenty to do. But the line for book fair was out the door ALL NIGHT!
A HUGE shout out to Spartanburg Academic Movement for sponsoring our families with $25 worth of FREE BOOKS! We had sixty families turn in vouchers worth more than $1200. One family won a $100 Walmart gift card. We could not have made this happen without our community partners.
A HUGE shout out to Spartanburg Academic Movement for sponsoring our families with $25 worth of FREE BOOKS! We had sixty families turn in vouchers worth more than $1200. One family won a $100 Walmart gift card. We could not have made this happen without our community partners.
Get ready for some FALL FUN at Spartanburg High School as our PTO and Student Council host a Fall Festival in conjunction with the Viking Vendor Market on Saturday, October 25 from 10 AM - 2 PM at Viking Arena!
Food trucks, bounce houses, a dunk booth to sock it your favorite SHS staff, face painting, games, trick-or-treating through the Vendor Market, and shopping galore with 55+ local vendors! Enjoy fun for the whole family while supporting the great work of our PTO and Student Council.
Come one, come all!
Food trucks, bounce houses, a dunk booth to sock it your favorite SHS staff, face painting, games, trick-or-treating through the Vendor Market, and shopping galore with 55+ local vendors! Enjoy fun for the whole family while supporting the great work of our PTO and Student Council.
Come one, come all!
Friday Night Lights at Spartanburg High School Viking Stadium was a lot of fun for our Wildcats last night! ✅Our future Vikings participated in Middle School Band Night ✅8th grader Ari Smith continues to shine on the cheer squad ✅Chase Tinsley and Reginald Brown were honored as our Support Staff and Teacher of the Year for their awesome contributions to our school. We love to see our Wildcats shining bright! Thank you to SHS for all you to do to welcome our future Vikings! Spartanburg School District 7 #OurStory #OurVoice #OurExcellence
Mr. Chuck from Michelin was in Ms .Beasley's career clusters class today, talking about the supply chain and logistics. They discussed the high-paying jobs available in this state, vehicles made here in South Carolina, the Charleston port and K9 units. Students learned that every part matters!
7th graders will receive free hearing screenings.
SCREENINGS DETAILS:
Date: Thursday, October 9th 2025
Time: 8:00am-2:00pm
Who's Eligible: 7th Grade Students!
SOUTH CAROLINA STATE RECOMMENDATION:
As part of state requirements, all students are recommended to receive yearly vision
and hearing tests. Our screenings will help meet this important recommendation.
IF YOU DO NOT WANT TO PARTICIPATE IN YOUR CHILD RECEIVING SCREENINGS,
PLEASE SEND A NOTE TO THEIR TEACHER TO DECLINE SERVICES.
SCREENINGS DETAILS:
Date: Thursday, October 9th 2025
Time: 8:00am-2:00pm
Who's Eligible: 7th Grade Students!
SOUTH CAROLINA STATE RECOMMENDATION:
As part of state requirements, all students are recommended to receive yearly vision
and hearing tests. Our screenings will help meet this important recommendation.
IF YOU DO NOT WANT TO PARTICIPATE IN YOUR CHILD RECEIVING SCREENINGS,
PLEASE SEND A NOTE TO THEIR TEACHER TO DECLINE SERVICES.
Tomorrow is the last day for Book Fair! Carver's library earns 40% of our proceeds!
For a preview of. our book fair, or to set up an ewallet for your student, click here. https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/carvermiddleschool6
Ms. Beasley's Career Clusters classes had a visit today from Spartanburg City officers to learn about forensics. They dusted for fingerprints, looked at shoe imprints, and talked about how evidence is processed.
Parents, picture day is this week! Go ahead and get their outfit and hair together!
#OurStory
#OurVoice
#OurExcellence
Athletics this week
District 7 is proud to shine a spotlight on the exceptional talent of our students and the dedication of our educators. The National Merit Scholarship Corporation has announced its 2026 Semifinalists and Commended Students in the 71st annual recognition program, and three outstanding Spartanburg High School seniors have earned these prestigious honors.
This year, we proudly celebrate National Merit Semifinalists Sebastian Cartwright and Myles Klosterman. Their achievement places them among the top 1% of the 1.3 million high school seniors who entered the competition nationwide. Spartanburg High School distinguished itself by having more semifinalists than any other public high school in Spartanburg County — a reflection of the excellence that defines District 7.
We also proudly recognize National Merit Commended Student Josiah Rogers. This honor places him in the top 3% of students nationwide and reflects both his hard work and the strong academic foundation built in District 7 schools.
Spartanburg High School Principal Dr. Andrew McMillan shared, “These honors highlight the strength of a District 7 education. From elementary through high school, our teachers and staff nurture curiosity, challenge students, and open doors to opportunity. We celebrate these students not just for what they’ve achieved, but for the future leaders they are becoming.”
7SHINE through these remarkable accomplishments, thanks to the brilliance of our students, the dedication of our teachers, and the support of our community. Together, we are inspiring and empowering the leaders of tomorrow.
#7SHINES
#ToInspireAndEquip
#OurD7Story
This year, we proudly celebrate National Merit Semifinalists Sebastian Cartwright and Myles Klosterman. Their achievement places them among the top 1% of the 1.3 million high school seniors who entered the competition nationwide. Spartanburg High School distinguished itself by having more semifinalists than any other public high school in Spartanburg County — a reflection of the excellence that defines District 7.
We also proudly recognize National Merit Commended Student Josiah Rogers. This honor places him in the top 3% of students nationwide and reflects both his hard work and the strong academic foundation built in District 7 schools.
Spartanburg High School Principal Dr. Andrew McMillan shared, “These honors highlight the strength of a District 7 education. From elementary through high school, our teachers and staff nurture curiosity, challenge students, and open doors to opportunity. We celebrate these students not just for what they’ve achieved, but for the future leaders they are becoming.”
7SHINE through these remarkable accomplishments, thanks to the brilliance of our students, the dedication of our teachers, and the support of our community. Together, we are inspiring and empowering the leaders of tomorrow.
#7SHINES
#ToInspireAndEquip
#OurD7Story
Gameday!!! Academics now . . . Football at 5:30pm at Viking Stadium! Wildcats taking care of business today in the classroom and on the field. Meet Us There!
#OurStory
#OurVoice
#OurExcellence
This just confirmed: Spartanburg Academic Movement is giving a $25 book voucher to EVERY FAMILY who comes. This voucher can be used to shop the book fair and build home libraries.
Get ready to celebrate learning at Carver! Family Night is Monday, Sept. 29 from 5:30-7. We will kick off the bookfair, have demonstrations from school clubs and community organizations, and have a chance to enter for a $100 Walmart gift card.
Athletic schedule this weekl
RESILIENCE. Carver is full of it and our football team displayed that with 6-0 victory in overtime!
Come out and be loud next Wednesday as they have another tough battle against McCracken at Viking Stadium!
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#OurExcellence
