As a Reminder! Tomorrow, Friday, February 14 is an eLearning days for students, serving as a make-up day for some of the six school days missed last fall during Hurricane Helene. Legislators are still discussing whether to grant school boards flexibility to waive additional days.
Students will have two school days after each make-up day to complete and submit their eLearning assignments. If you need childcare, the City of Spartanburg is offering two day camps for students – one for ages 5-12 at CC Woodson Community Center from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. and one for ages 13-17 at the Dr. TK Gregg Center from 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Snacks will be served and there is NO COST to participate, but advance registration is required. We are thankful for the City’s partnership in supporting our students!
2025 Math and Science Night was so much fun!
Check out the album on Facebook.
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Hot off the press! The February issue of 7Headlines is here!
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 tickets to see the U.S. Navy Concert Band live at Spartanburg High on March 13. This special performance honors 100 years of service by the U.S. Navy Band—don’t miss it!
Check out all the highlights in this festive issue: https://tinyurl.com/7HeadlinesFeb2025
We’re feeling the love as we Go for Great in D7!
Come join us!
Check out this week's Bobcat Weekly News for week of 2.10.25
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Honoring Our Incredible PTO Presidents!
At this month’s School Board meeting, we had the privilege of celebrating the dedicated parents who lead our schools’ Parent Teacher Organizations (PTOs). Two years ago, we began a tradition of recognizing these outstanding leaders, and what better time than February — the month of love — to show our appreciation for their hard work and heart?
Our PTO presidents are the backbone of parent involvement in our schools. They are organizers, planners, decision-makers, fundraisers, and community builders. But most of all, they are champions for our students, families, and staff. Their tireless dedication strengthens the bridge between home and school, creating a culture of collaboration that benefits everyone.
To officially welcome them as “insiders” in our D7 family, we presented them with a special gift — the exclusive District 7 golf umbrella. This coveted item is typically reserved for faculty, staff, and board members, making it a fitting symbol of the invaluable role these leaders play in our district.
Join us in celebrating our 2023-2024 PTO presidents:
🎉 Cleveland Academy – Shaqual McMillian
🎉 Drayton Mills – Brandy Simpson
🎉 EP Todd – Christel Schweizer
🎉 Jesse Boyd – Kinsey Blackwell
🎉 Mary H. Wright – Rashida Davidson
🎉 Pine Street – Jessica Virgadamo
🎉 Carver – Regina Kershaw (not pictured)
🎉 McCracken – Erica McCarthy
🎉 Spartanburg High – Sarah Zemp
These leaders embody the true spirit of service, and we are beyond grateful for their passion, energy, and commitment. Thank you for everything you do to make our schools stronger!
Ms. Miller and Ms. Thomas' kindergarten finished the afternoon with a Sight Word Super Bowl celebration. A fun way to celebrate all their knowledge of sight words!
Ms. Miller and Ms. Thomas' Kindergarten class talked about Mae Jemison this morning for social studies & black history. Students then created their own spaceships. Such creativity!!!
This morning we invited special visitors to come for cocoa and breakfast. We wanted to show our appreciation to the police that keep us safe.
🌟 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!
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School Counselor Week
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!
Check out our Bobcat Weekly Newsletter for the week of 2.3.25
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Check out the Bobcat Weekly News for week of 1.27.25
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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
Check out our WIDA testing schedule
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! 🌟🍴
