It was Limo and Lunch day for our students and a teacher of their choice for earning a perfect score on last year’s SC Ready!✨
We’re so proud of their hard work, dedication, and commitment to excellence. Keep soaring, Eagles! 🦅
✨ We are still glowing from tonight’s dance! 💡🎶 So much fun, laughter, and neon energy! Thank you to our wonderful guidance department for organizing this event and for all of our amazing McCracken PTO volunteers. 🦅
Thank you for a wonderful Red Ribbon Week. Have a safe and Happy Halloween. 👻🦅
Hello D7 Families,
A quick reminder that there will be NO SCHOOL on Monday, November 3 (staff exchange day) and Tuesday, November 4 (Election Day). Before the busy week ahead, be sure to “fall back” one hour on Sunday when Daylight Saving Time ends.
Need a FUN AND SAFE PLACE for your child or teen to go on Monday and Tuesday? Our partners at the City of Spartanburg Parks, Recreation & Special Events are offering camps at our community centers! See the attached flyers for info.
Finally, we encourage our entire community to get out and VOTE. To preview your personalized ballot, visit:
👉 https://vrems.scvotes.sc.gov/Voter/Login?PageMode=Sampleballot
Your voice matters—every vote makes a difference, and we can’t wait to see our community at the polls!
A quick reminder that there will be NO SCHOOL on Monday, November 3 (staff exchange day) and Tuesday, November 4 (Election Day). Before the busy week ahead, be sure to “fall back” one hour on Sunday when Daylight Saving Time ends.
Need a FUN AND SAFE PLACE for your child or teen to go on Monday and Tuesday? Our partners at the City of Spartanburg Parks, Recreation & Special Events are offering camps at our community centers! See the attached flyers for info.
Finally, we encourage our entire community to get out and VOTE. To preview your personalized ballot, visit:
👉 https://vrems.scvotes.sc.gov/Voter/Login?PageMode=Sampleballot
Your voice matters—every vote makes a difference, and we can’t wait to see our community at the polls!
Congratulations to these 5 Eagles who have been selected to sing in the SC ACDA Middle School Honor Choir! These students participated in a rigorous audition process of which roughly 1700 submissions were made across the state of South Carolina and were selected to perform in this year’s honor choir. They will travel to Coastal Carolina University in January to join the top middle school singers from across the state in rehearsing and performing with well-known choral music clinicians from across the country.🦅
Today in Mrs. Roger's ELA class she was able to deliver individual conferences with her students while our Instructional Coach guided students through an engaging article using a Say-Mean-Matter chart. Meanwhile, our Technology Instructional Coach explored AI safety and best practices with students- connecting learning to real-world innovation!
Collaborative teaching at its best! 💬🤖📚🦅
🎉 We’re Proud to Announce! 🎉
McCracken Middle School has officially been recognized as a Unified Champion School by Special Olympics! 🏅
This honor celebrates our commitment to creating an inclusive school community where students of all abilities learn, play, and grow together. Through Unified Sports, inclusive youth leadership, and whole-school engagement, we’re building a culture of respect, acceptance, and unity every single day. 💚🦅💛
We’re so proud of our students and staff for leading the way in inclusion and demonstrating what it truly means to be unified!
Congratulations to our mighty Eagles on their victory over Fairforest this evening. Way to soar! 🦅
✨ Student Council Installation Ceremony ✨
This evening we proudly installed our new Student Council members! These student leaders will represent their peers and help make this school year one to remember.
A special thank you to last year’s Student Body President, Tradd Hodge and Vice President, Miles Little for leading with dedication and helping to pass the torch to our new council. Your legacy of leadership continues to inspire! 🌟🦅
🎭 Follow the Yellow Brick Road… to the D7 Stage! 🌈✨
Calling all middle and high school performers — auditions are NEXT WEEK for District 7’s Spring Musical: The Wizard of Oz!
A story full of courage, heart, and unforgettable songs is coming to life, and we can’t wait to see our D7 stars shine! 🌟
🎬 AUDITIONS
October 21 & 22 | 3:45–5:45 PM
Grades 6–12
District 7 Fine Arts Center
Performances: April 23–26, 2026
🎶 WHAT TO PREPARE
Sing: One Disney/Broadway-style song (max 90 seconds). Bring your own accompaniment if needed.
Act: Perform a short monologue (provided at the audition).
Dance: Learn a short routine together at the audition.
Students may leave once their audition is complete. Dress comfortably for movement.
💫 We can’t wait to see our D7 talent shine “somewhere over the rainbow!”
#7Shines
Calling all middle and high school performers — auditions are NEXT WEEK for District 7’s Spring Musical: The Wizard of Oz!
A story full of courage, heart, and unforgettable songs is coming to life, and we can’t wait to see our D7 stars shine! 🌟
🎬 AUDITIONS
October 21 & 22 | 3:45–5:45 PM
Grades 6–12
District 7 Fine Arts Center
Performances: April 23–26, 2026
🎶 WHAT TO PREPARE
Sing: One Disney/Broadway-style song (max 90 seconds). Bring your own accompaniment if needed.
Act: Perform a short monologue (provided at the audition).
Dance: Learn a short routine together at the audition.
Students may leave once their audition is complete. Dress comfortably for movement.
💫 We can’t wait to see our D7 talent shine “somewhere over the rainbow!”
#7Shines
Stay Connected with D7 & Viking Athletics
It’s easy to stay connected to everything happening in District 7 and Viking Nation!
📲 District 7 App
The District 7 app keeps you in touch with our schools—whenever and wherever you need it. With just a tap, you can:
• Read the latest news and updates
• Check upcoming events
• View lunch menus
• Find staff directories
• Receive important notifications
Search for “Spartanburg District 7” in the App Store or Google Play, then personalize it to follow your specific schools and turn on alerts.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7XmHgqbnBlo
🏈 Viking Athletics App
Cheer on our SHS athletic teams and follow all the action on the NEW SHS Athletics website: spartanburgvikings.org
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For mobile convenience, download the “Spartanburg Viking Athletics” app in the App Store or Google Play and stay current on all things Blue & Gold.
Want even more? Get in-depth coverage of Viking Football on their dedicated site: spartanburgvikingsfootball.com
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To get the most out of the D7 app, check out the short video above for tips on customizing your settings and making the app work for you. And follow us on social media for the latest announcements and offerings:
• Facebook: SpartanburgD7
• Instagram: @spartanburgd7
• YouTube: @SpartanburgSchoolDistrict7
Thank you for staying connected and supporting our students, schools, and Viking Nation — where #7Shines! 🌟
🎒💡 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! ✨
🎃🧪 7th Grade Science is Getting Spooky 🎃🧪
Today our Eagle scientist’s explored eerie experiments to uncover the secrets behind chemical and physical reactions. From fizzing concoctions to melting bubbles we observed:
💨 Bubbling brews = Chemical reaction
🧊 Melting bubbles = Physical change
🔥 Color shifts & temperature changes? Also chemical!
It wasn’t just spooky — it was science! 👻💥
Ask your young scientists what their favorite reaction was and why!
✨ 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
It was a wonderful night of Eagle talent. Thank you to everyone who came out to support our talented flock! 🦅
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!
Each morning at school is a fresh start, full of new opportunities to shine.🦅
“BATTLE WON! 🦅🏐 Eagles take the victory over the Wildcats in the Battle for the Brag! Proud of our team’s fight, grit, and spirit—way to bring it home! 💚💙💛
We look forward to seeing our Eagles Wednesday morning at the flag pole near the front office for SYATP. We will begin at 7:15. 🦅
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
