District 7 Announces eLearning Day for Friday, January 10, 2025
For the safety of our students and staff, Spartanburg School District 7 will hold an eLearning day on Friday, January 10. Additionally, all afterschool and weekend activities have been canceled.
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch, with snow and sleet expected to impact our area beginning early Friday morning. Teachers will communicate details regarding e-Learning assignments during the school day today and additional information about District 7’s e-Learning guidelines can be found at at spartanburg7.org/eLearning.
Thank you for your understanding, as safety is always our top priority. We hope our D7 Family has the opportunity to enjoy some time in the snow. Stay safe and have fun!
We are so proud to celebrate our young authors!
They learned so much about penguins and have created their own nonfiction books!
#BelieveAcheive
#GoingforGreat
Come on, Tigers!! Let's bring the snow!
During our January 7th Board of Trustees meeting, two Trustees were recognized by the South Carolina School Boards Association for 10 years of service on our Board. Thank you to chairman Clay Mahaffey and to Meg Clayton for their dedicated service over this past decade! Additionally, we thanked our entire Board with a moment to acknowledge the important work they do and present gifts of appreciation from the district in observance of National School Board Recognition Month. This year’s S.C. School Boards Association theme is “All In” - our Board, our faculty and staff, and our students and families are absolutely “All In” every day in D7!
2025: Growing, Glowing, and Going for Great!
New year, new heights! In 2025, we’re not just starting strong — we’re GOING FOR GREAT! Students, the countdown is on — see you Tuesday, January 7, for a year of big dreams and bold moves!
Wishing everyone a very happy New Year!
Wishing you and yours a very merry Christmas!
All of our students are terrific and it is a pleasure celebrating those who've stood out in their classes each month!
Have you seen our district's holiday video greeting featuring student artwork from each of our schools? Check it out - the link is in our news feed and on our social media pages!
Happy Thanksgiving, D7 Family!
This has been quite a school year so far – while wonderful things are happening for our students every day, we have also had unexpected challenges from Hurricane Helene's impact on our school year. There is a silver lining in all things, however, and the good that came from the storm was how it brought our community together to care for and support one another. Our students, staff, and families played a big role in the effort, and that makes me especially proud and grateful for everyone this Thanksgiving.
Over the past several days, our schools have been buzzing with holiday excitement and activities. From a Thanksgiving meal drive at our high school where students packed more than 200 grocery bags to help families in need celebrate a meal together, to creative learning assignments inspired by turkeys and holiday traditions, to special menus in our cafeterias and class parties with family members, they are all a reminder of what makes this community so special.
From all of us in District 7, please know we are truly thankful for each of you and the support you give to our schools every day. Wishing you and your loved ones a safe and joyful Thanksgiving!
Superintendent Jeff Stevens
Happy Thanksgiving from the EP Todd familly!
Kicking off Career Day at E. P. Todd with our first responders! Thank you for keeping us safe!
We were super excited to have the police helicopter show up along with SWAT and fire departments.
District 7 Educator Recruitment Fair:
Saturday, December 7 from 9 AM - Noon
Know a great educator who may be interested in joining TEAM7?
Please SHARE this recruitment fair opportunity on December 7 to help us connect with the very best educators so we can show them why D7 is a GREAT place to make a positive impact! All schools will be present to help roll out the red carpet as we share info about current and future certified positions across the district. Come meet our superintendent and teachers and administrators from each of our schools, speak with Human Resources about benefits and compensation, and apply for jobs on the spot.
Thank you for helping us add to our team of professionals who love and support our students and families!
Hiring for ALL New Certified Positions:
Saturday, December 7, 2024 from 9 AM - Noon
Viking Arena at Spartanburg High School
Qualifications: 4-Year Degree and teaching certificate or plans to pursue an alternative route to certification
Bring: Your resume and references
Professional Attire
Register here to attend: spartanburg7.org/RecruitmentFair
We love celebrating our Veterans at EP Todd!
EP Todd's Veterans' Day Program will be held on Monday, November 11 at 8:30am in the gymnasium.
Reception immediately following for Veterans and their families.
Please park in the gym side parking lot.
If you have a veteran in your family, please send a Dojo message to your child's teacher and include:
- Student's name
- Veteran's name
- Branch of Service
- A photo if you have one that you can send digitally!
D7 families! There will be no school on Monday, November 4, and Tuesday, November 5. Monday is our exchange day for staff, and Tuesday is Election Day. And just a reminder, don’t forget to “fall back” one hour this Sunday as Daylight Saving Time wraps up.
We wholeheartedly encourage you to VOTE and to check out vote411.org for your personalized ballot. Every vote counts, and we can't wait to see our community at the polls!
Need a fun plan for your kids on Monday? The City of Spartanburg Parks, Recreation & Special Events has you covered! They’re offering an Out of School Day Camp for kids ages 5-12 at C.C. Woodson Community Center from 9 AM to 1 PM, and an Out of School Youth Activity Day for teens ages 12-18 at T.K. Gregg Community Center from 12 PM to 5 PM. Best part? It’s absolutely FREE! Just be sure to register in advance by scanning the QR codes.
We’re thankful for our partnership with the City of Spartanburg in providing enriching experiences for our young people. Enjoy the long weekend!
Flu Clinics – Sign Up by TODAY, October 24
As the temperatures drop and flu season approaches, now is the perfect time to protect your family! District 7 is pleased to partner with DHEC each year to offer FREE flu vaccines – with both shot and nasal spray options - right at school.
Convenient and Cost-Free
Your child can receive their flu shot during the school day, without any out-of-pocket cost. This is a hassle-free opportunity to keep your child protected while minimizing time away from school and activities.
Flu Clinic Dates:
• November 6, 2024
Cleveland Academy
Mary H Wright Elementary
Carver Middle School
• November 7, 2024
Jesse Boyd Elementary
Drayton Mills Elementary
Spartanburg High School
Whitlock Flexible Learning Center
• November 12, 2024
E.P. Todd School
Pine Street School
McCracken Middle School
How to Sign Up:
Each District 7 school has provided families with instructions containing a unique code to register online or on paper for their school. The deadline to sign up online is October 24, and the deadline to turn in paper forms is October 25.
Taking this proactive step not only protects your child but also helps ensure a healthier school environment for everyone. Thank you for your support in keeping our community healthy!
A batch of letters was delivered to Laurens Electric this morning. These letters were given to a crew out of Louisiana as they relieved the night shift crew and started their day shift. Our delivery man, Officer Teal (husband to our Literacy Coach), said the linemen were reading their letters to each other because they were so appreciative and were tickled with what some of our Todd Tigers wrote!
#GoingForGreat.
#HurricaneHelene
On Friday, we are hosting a Parent Picnic lunch. Parents/guardians are invited to bring a picnic lunch to share with their child during their lunch time. We look forward to having you with us during your child's lunch and recess times. Please park in the gym side parking lot!
When we say we miss you, we mean it!
Upbeat music brought smiles to many faces as we welcomed our students back to EP Todd School
