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Dalmatian Nation, We are SO grateful to have your child at Drayton Mills Elementary School (DMES)! Read below for a quick summary of what you need to know as we start the ye...

On August 6, our D7 faculty and staff packed the Viking Arena with energy and excitement as we kicked off the 2025–2026 school year in true District 7 style! From a vibrant fla...

Dalmatians are always prepared for school! Our DMES school supply lists for the 2025-2026 school year are now available. Click the link below to find your child's grade level lis...

Just a friendly reminder of our dates to drop off your proof of residency for the 25-26 school year. This is a requirement in addition to Final Forms.

As families prepare for the upcoming school year, now is the perfect time to review your child’s immunization records and ensure they are up to date. The South Carolina Department...

District 7 extends a warm invitation to families in Spartanburg to participate in our summer meal program for 2025. We're providing free individual meals served at various comm...

Before we trade backpacks for beach bags, don’t miss our final 7Headlines of the school year —featuring a feel-good video packed with field day fun, graduation smiles, and unfor...

May is bursting with milestones and memories in the making! From graduation cheers to artistic achievements, from outstanding educators to student success stories—you’ll find plen...

Something BIG is coming to Spartanburg! We’re building the future—literally—and we’re inviting local trade partners to be part of it. Join us on Tuesday, May 27, from 4–6 PM ...

Enrollment for the 2025-2026 school year is now open for currently enrolled D7 students through FinalForms! Preparing for the new school year is a two-step process: Review...

Step into a full-circle moment as McCracken Middle School makes way for the future, experience the culinary magic of Celebrity Chef Jet Tila at Cleveland Academy , and grab your...

DMES is looking for speakers who would like to help us on Career Day! Please email cjhuffman@spart7.org or call 864-586-7979 if you would like to participate!

We are so excited to have book fair just in time for our upcoming Spring break. This offers students the opportunity to buy new books to enjoy while earning points for the Scoops...

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 scho...

Drayton Mills Elementary School Newsletter- The Spot! (March) Please take a minute to read The Spot , March edition! There's lots of important information and pictures of your ch...

We encourage our community to join us for an unforgettable evening of music and celebration! On March 13, 2025, at 7:00 PM, the United States Navy Concert Band, Sea Chanters choru...

🌟 2025-2026 Kindergarten Registration Now Open! 🌟 As we prepare for the upcoming school year, we want to ensure all current and future D7 families are well-informed about key e...

This edition is packed with celebrations—Jesse Boyd’s 60th anniversary, a kindergarten enrollment overview, all the fun Scene in 7 moments, and details on how to secure free ticke...

On February 14th, 3K, 4K, and 5K registration will open. Follow the link to the district website for directions on enrollment. Pre-K Registration

🌟 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 m...