The District 7 Student Services team has compiled a list of food and nutrition resources available in Spartanburg County to assist our families with finding support when they a...

Join District 7 on Thursday, Nov. 13 from 5-7 PM in our Fine Arts Center at Spartanburg High School to learn about benefits, meet teachers and staff from each school, and apply fo...

Congratulations to one of our Top Dalmatian Leaders, Mr. Matt Johnson, 3rd-grade teacher at DMES! Mr. Johnson was the recipient of a $10,000 grant through Hyundai which funded 2 3...

On a bright September morning, the lawn at Mary H. Wright Elementary was filled with hope, gratitude, and a vision for the future as Spartanburg School District 7 broke ground on ...

District 7 is excited to announce our annual district-wide musical will be the beloved classic, The Wizard of Oz! 🌈 With the excitement surrounding the upcoming release of Wick...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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 ...

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...