eLEARNING Day Announced for Monday, February 2
Thanks to our latest round of REAL snow, District 7 will hold an eLearning day on Monday February 2 All after school activities and events are also cancelled. We will be monitoring conditions to let you know a decision about Tuesday by early Monday afternoon.
It has been so fun to see our students enjoy the snow! After inviting you all to share your snow photos on our Facebook post yesterday, D7 families have posted nearly 400 photos in the comments of that post. Be sure to check it out to see everyone building snowmen, sledding, and just taking it all in! You will even spot teachers, principals and administrators and their families!
Thank you for your continued partnership and flexibility during this extended stretch of winter weather. Enjoy the snow, take care of one another, and stay safe!
After evaluating road conditions in our area again today, D7 will operate on a two-hour delay for Friday, January 30. Bus schedules and morning drop-off times will occur exactly two hours later than usual. This delay will help school buses, staff, parents, and student drivers travel more safely to school and will provide additional daylight to improve visibility on roadways.
Buses will not run on specific icy roads that continue to pose safety concerns. If your family’s route is impacted, you will be notified no later than 7 PM via a phone call, email, and text message from our D7 Transportation Team. If you are not contacted, your bus pickup location will be the same as usual. We will do our best to provide clear information on an alternate pickup location for roads buses will not travel. If your student has been assigned an alternate pickup location but cannot get to it, and you have no way to transport your child to school and plan to keep your child home tomorrow, you must notify your child’s school and the absence will be excused.
We understand the decision to send a student to school ultimately rests with each family. As always, the safety of our students and staff is our top priority.
Thank you for your understanding and continued support. We look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow!
Buses will not run on specific icy roads that continue to pose safety concerns. If your family’s route is impacted, you will be notified no later than 7 PM via a phone call, email, and text message from our D7 Transportation Team. If you are not contacted, your bus pickup location will be the same as usual. We will do our best to provide clear information on an alternate pickup location for roads buses will not travel. If your student has been assigned an alternate pickup location but cannot get to it, and you have no way to transport your child to school and plan to keep your child home tomorrow, you must notify your child’s school and the absence will be excused.
We understand the decision to send a student to school ultimately rests with each family. As always, the safety of our students and staff is our top priority.
Thank you for your understanding and continued support. We look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow!
Update for Thursday, January 29: D7 eLearning Day
After carefully assessing road conditions again this afternoon, District 7 is announcing an eLearning Day for Thursday, January 29. All afterschool athletic events and activities scheduled for Thursday are also cancelled. While many primary roads have improved a good bit since yesterday and are quite clear, a significant number of secondary roads that D7 buses, student drivers, families, and employees must travel to get to school remain ice-covered.
We are ready to bring our D7 Family back together but must ensure conditions are safe to do so. We miss our students, teachers and staff!
UPDATE FOR WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28:
D7 eLearning Day
After carefully assessing road conditions this afternoon, District 7 is announcing an eLearning Day for Wednesday, January 28. While many primary roads are clear, significant safety concerns remain for ice-covered secondary roads throughout our district. All afterschool athletic events and activities scheduled for Wednesday are also cancelled.
As always, the safety of our students, families, and D7 employees is our highest priority. We will continue to monitor conditions to determine when school operations may resume safely.
Thank you for your partnership and support during this time and always – we are grateful for our D7 Family!
D7 eLearning Day
After carefully assessing road conditions this afternoon, District 7 is announcing an eLearning Day for Wednesday, January 28. While many primary roads are clear, significant safety concerns remain for ice-covered secondary roads throughout our district. All afterschool athletic events and activities scheduled for Wednesday are also cancelled.
As always, the safety of our students, families, and D7 employees is our highest priority. We will continue to monitor conditions to determine when school operations may resume safely.
Thank you for your partnership and support during this time and always – we are grateful for our D7 Family!
District 7 will hold an eLearning Day tomorrow, Tuesday, January 27, due to continuing safety concerns from ice-covered roads and below freezing temperatures expected tonight. All afterschool athletic events and activities scheduled for Tuesday are also cancelled.
We will continue to monitor weather and road conditions across the district and keep our families, teachers and staff informed. As always, safety is our first priority.
If you haven’t yet seen the hundreds of “snow fun” photos shared by our D7 Family on social media yesterday, head over to our district Facebook post (https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1GqfrcPCB2/) to scroll through the comments! It is great to see everyone having such a good time.
Please stay safe and enjoy your day!
We will continue to monitor weather and road conditions across the district and keep our families, teachers and staff informed. As always, safety is our first priority.
If you haven’t yet seen the hundreds of “snow fun” photos shared by our D7 Family on social media yesterday, head over to our district Facebook post (https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1GqfrcPCB2/) to scroll through the comments! It is great to see everyone having such a good time.
Please stay safe and enjoy your day!
INCLEMENT WEATHER UPDATE: Monday, January 26 will be an eLearning Day
***All Weekend Activities Cancelled***
District 7 has been closely monitoring the forecast this week and taking important steps to get ready for the days ahead. The National Weather Service has issued an Ice Storm Warning beginning Saturday and continuing through Monday. As a result, ALL activities and field trips are cancelled for Saturday and Sunday, and District 7 will hold an eLearning Day on Monday, January 26. Below freezing temperatures are expected into next week, so we will continue to monitor conditions and communicate any additional updates.
Teachers have communicated instructions on eLearning assignments. If your student brought their Macbook home today, please be sure they fully charge it TONIGHT so they have full power heading into the weekend, in the event of power outages.
Additional information about District 7’s eLearning guidelines can be found here: https://spartanburg7.org/eLearning
Finally, we know our students were hoping for snow! While chances look slim at this point, students are never too old to put spoons under their pillows, wear PJs inside out, and flush ice cubes in hopes of bringing the white stuff. We hope everyone gets to enjoy some fun, and most of all we hope our entire D7 Family stays safe!
As always, thank you for your partnership and support!
***All Weekend Activities Cancelled***
District 7 has been closely monitoring the forecast this week and taking important steps to get ready for the days ahead. The National Weather Service has issued an Ice Storm Warning beginning Saturday and continuing through Monday. As a result, ALL activities and field trips are cancelled for Saturday and Sunday, and District 7 will hold an eLearning Day on Monday, January 26. Below freezing temperatures are expected into next week, so we will continue to monitor conditions and communicate any additional updates.
Teachers have communicated instructions on eLearning assignments. If your student brought their Macbook home today, please be sure they fully charge it TONIGHT so they have full power heading into the weekend, in the event of power outages.
Additional information about District 7’s eLearning guidelines can be found here: https://spartanburg7.org/eLearning
Finally, we know our students were hoping for snow! While chances look slim at this point, students are never too old to put spoons under their pillows, wear PJs inside out, and flush ice cubes in hopes of bringing the white stuff. We hope everyone gets to enjoy some fun, and most of all we hope our entire D7 Family stays safe!
As always, thank you for your partnership and support!
100 days of SHINING IN D7! Today marked the 100th day of school and our clever students, teachers and staff brought their best 100-year-old style to school. It is fun to laugh and learn each day in D7!
#7SHINES
#ToInspireAndEquip
District 7 schools and offices are closed today in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. As we pause to serve in our community and connect with one another by making this a "day on" rather than just a day off, we are heartened by Dr. King's wise reminder that "Intelligence plus character – that is the goal of true education."
#7SHINES
#ToInspireAndEquip
#7SHINES
#ToInspireAndEquip
You’re invited to our Black History Program on February 6th at 8:30am. This year’s theme is “HBCU Bound: Preparing Future Leaders of Tomorrow.”
In celebration of HBCUs, culture, unity, and academic excellence, we invite families to join us and wear your HBCU and/or Divine Nine (D9) organization paraphernalia to be recognized during our student led program.
Doors will open for guests at 8:15am. We look forward to seeing you there!
In celebration of HBCUs, culture, unity, and academic excellence, we invite families to join us and wear your HBCU and/or Divine Nine (D9) organization paraphernalia to be recognized during our student led program.
Doors will open for guests at 8:15am. We look forward to seeing you there!
Welcome back! Today, we begin the second half of the school year, and we’re so glad to have our students and staff back where they belong. We can’t wait to see all you’ll accomplish in the months ahead as 7Shines brighter than ever — in classrooms, on fields, and throughout our community.
We ended the week with a lovely program performed by our Montessori students at our winter Community Meeting. It's such a special time watching our youngest students perform for the very first time and a bit bittersweet watching our Upper El 5th graders perform in their last Community Meeting. We are so appreciative of our guest who came to watch and support our students. We all left with warm and festive hearts!
Mrs. Weathers's and Ms. Lee's Upper El Montessori students put their learning into action on Thursday! Students dipped candles and discussed the tedious process of candle making. They wrote and sealed letters with wax. They were even visited by a real Revolutionary War re-enactor. Mr. Massingill shared history as well as artifacts with the students. They even played time period games! Great and lasting memories were made!
The SHS Corporation came to Todd today and performed for our students! These high schoolers did an amazing job performing and connecting with our students. I know our future Vikings are inspired by the opportunities that lay before them!
We are pleased to announce District 7’s academic calendar for the 2026–2027 school year, which includes two new breaks – one in the fall and one midwinter – to help students and teachers recharge and maintain steady progress throughout the year. All Spartanburg County school districts collaborated to create this calendar with the aim of sustaining strong engagement, prioritizing student and staff well-being, and supporting student success. The calendar continues to include staff development days that allow for professional learning and collaboration among teachers and staff to strengthen instruction for students.
View the full calendar at spartanburg7.org/26_27Calendar
View the full calendar at spartanburg7.org/26_27Calendar
🎉 Red Ribbon Week at EP Todd was a blast! 🎉
Our students and staff showed off their spirit, creativity, and teamwork all week long!
✨ Dress-Up Days brought the fun:
🟢 Neon Day lit up the halls with color and energy
🎬 Favorite Actor Day turned our school into a red carpet event
👯 Squad Day showed off team pride
🎶 Music Artist Day made it a party
👩🏫 Teacher–Student Switch Day wrapped it up with lots of laughs!
🔐 Break Out Room Challenge:
Classes worked together to solve clues and beat the clock—amazing teamwork and problem-solving!
🎉 Bingo Champs:
Congrats to MS. Shelton and MMs. Brooks for winning our Drug-Free Bingo! Their classes earned a Pizza Party! 🍕
👗 Best Dressed Winners:
Shoutout to Mrs.,Higby, Ms, Horner, Mrs, Norman, and Mrs. Praytor for bringing the style and school pride!
Thank you to everyone who participated and helped make this week one to remember. We are proud to be drug free and full of EP Todd Tiger spirit! 🐾❤️
#RedRibbonWeek #EPToddTigers #DrugFreeIsTheWayToBe #SchoolSpirit #TeamTodd
Our students and staff showed off their spirit, creativity, and teamwork all week long!
✨ Dress-Up Days brought the fun:
🟢 Neon Day lit up the halls with color and energy
🎬 Favorite Actor Day turned our school into a red carpet event
👯 Squad Day showed off team pride
🎶 Music Artist Day made it a party
👩🏫 Teacher–Student Switch Day wrapped it up with lots of laughs!
🔐 Break Out Room Challenge:
Classes worked together to solve clues and beat the clock—amazing teamwork and problem-solving!
🎉 Bingo Champs:
Congrats to MS. Shelton and MMs. Brooks for winning our Drug-Free Bingo! Their classes earned a Pizza Party! 🍕
👗 Best Dressed Winners:
Shoutout to Mrs.,Higby, Ms, Horner, Mrs, Norman, and Mrs. Praytor for bringing the style and school pride!
Thank you to everyone who participated and helped make this week one to remember. We are proud to be drug free and full of EP Todd Tiger spirit! 🐾❤️
#RedRibbonWeek #EPToddTigers #DrugFreeIsTheWayToBe #SchoolSpirit #TeamTodd
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!
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! ✨
🎖️ A Homecoming to Remember 🎖️
Today, we had the incredible honor of helping SSgt Justice Daniels surprise his daughter after seven months of deployment in the Middle East. With the help of Todd Tiger, we disguised the moment as a routine class photo session — but what unfolded was pure magic.
Not only was his daughter reunited with her hero, but we were also able to sneak her mom into the surprise, making the moment even more unforgettable. The excitement shared by her classmates was indescribable — cheers, tears, and joy filled the room.
We are deeply grateful for SSgt Daniels’ service and for the sacrifices military families make every day. It was a privilege to be part of this powerful moment and share in this reunion.
#7Shines
#HomecomingSurprise
Today, we had the incredible honor of helping SSgt Justice Daniels surprise his daughter after seven months of deployment in the Middle East. With the help of Todd Tiger, we disguised the moment as a routine class photo session — but what unfolded was pure magic.
Not only was his daughter reunited with her hero, but we were also able to sneak her mom into the surprise, making the moment even more unforgettable. The excitement shared by her classmates was indescribable — cheers, tears, and joy filled the room.
We are deeply grateful for SSgt Daniels’ service and for the sacrifices military families make every day. It was a privilege to be part of this powerful moment and share in this reunion.
#7Shines
#HomecomingSurprise
✨ 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
