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Members of the Viking Early College recently visited some of our 8th grade students. They shared about their experiences in VEC and how the program is creating new opportunities for them and their families. This program gives students the opportunity to earn an associate's degree while also completing high school. It was a very rewarding visit for our teachers as well as they were able to see the growth of former Wildcats who are excelling as members of VEC! #OurStory #OurVoice #OurExcellence

Members of the Viking Early College recently visited some of our 8th grade students. They shared about their experiences in VEC and how the program is creating new opportunities for them and their families. This program gives students the opportunity to earn an associate's degree while also completing high school. It was a very rewarding visit for our teachers as well as they were able to see the growth of former Wildcats who are excelling as members of VEC! #OurStory #OurVoice #OurExcellence

Every year Carver raises money for a charitable cause. This year we wanted to give to an organization that serves our local community so we chose Hope Center for Children! Mrs. Kelly Petty and her team came up with a Carolina vs. Clemson theme for this year. From there this fundraiser grew legs and took off!!! Our teachers and students joined together to make this all such a memorable event! It all culminated in an EPIC pep rally yesterday to celebrate! To help us celebrate, we were joined by the Tiger Cub and Cocky!!! They put on a show for our students!!! Tiger Rag and Sandstorm were both loud in our gym! Our teachers may have been even bigger fans. We literally had teachers running to get pictures with them! 🤣 Thanks to those teachers who made connections with Clemson's and Carolina's athletic departments. Our cheerleaders and steppers always put on show for crowd! 🎤Great message of encouragement and affirmation by speaker Justus Cox 🥧6 faculty members pied 🚨$3,000 raised by our school community to donate to The Hope Center for Children 🚨 Incredible job serving YOUR community Wildcats!!! #OurStory #OurVoice #OurExcellence

This past weekend Wren Clare Sikma represented Carver in the SC Music Educators Association Region 1 Orchestra Concert as 1st Chair of 2nd Violins. She was of course supported by her teacher Mr. Kvasnicka. Amazing performance Wren and way to represent Carver! #OurStory #OurVoice #OurExcellence

This evening was another great "Welcome Winter" concert for our Chorus Program! Ms. Durrah and her students celebrated and presented their great work this semester! #OurStory #OurVoice #OurExcellence

College visits are a regular part of our AVID Elective Class. However, we've leveled up by not just visiting, but actually having our students teach a college class. Thanks to Dr. Kristi Hammett at Wofford College for inviting our AVID Students to teach one of her education classes. They shared the many benefits they received from AVID and used AVID's College and Career Readiness Framework as their model. #OurStory #OurVoice #OurExcellence

Parents, let's talk! We'll bring coffee and treats! #OurStory #OurVoice #OurExcellence

Carver celebrated and honored our Veterans this week with an amazing student led assembly. There were beautiful pieces of patriotic music and poetry delivered by our band, orchestra, chorus, and student leaders. We had an inspiring address given by Major Cameron Robinson of the US Air Force Reserve. We were honored by the presence and stories of Veterans who inspired our students and staff by their service and character.

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This evening's Beta Club Induction Ceremony was a moment of celebration and pride for these students and families! Congratulations to all of our new inductees and returning members who pledged to display Leadership, Character, Achievement, and Service. #OurStory #OurVoice #OurExcellence

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

We had a visit today from Spartanburg High School graduate and current student athlete at Hampton University, Peyton Jones! He stopped by on his bye week to inspire and equip some our leaders and student athletes! These young men enjoyed hearing about his current experience at Hampton and what it took to get there. #OurStory #OurVoice #OurExcellence

🔥 Carver Wildcats Are Stepping Up for a Cause! 🔥 Our amazing Wildcats are on a mission to make a difference and give back to our community by supporting the Hope Center for Children! 💛 🏆 Goal: $5,000! Every dollar helps us get closer and every grade level is competing to see who can raise the most! Right now… 👀 6th grade is leading the charge! 💪🏽 💥 Clemson or Carolina who’s YOUR team? Each hallway has two jugs one for Clemson 🐅 and one for the Gamecocks 🐔! Drop your donations in your favorite team’s jug and help your grade earn bragging rights and give back to an amazing cause! 🎯 How to Support: 🏈 Buy paper footballs 25¢ each or 5 for $1! Each one enters your name for a chance to win a prize of your choice:     •    Carolina T-shirt or Hat     •    Clemson T-shirt     •    Football        •.   Basketball        •    Soccer Ball 🥤 Snack Sales: Grab chips for $1 or Gatorade for $2 during the day every penny helps! 🍕 Dine & Donate Night: Join us at Pizza Inn on Hillcrest, December 13 from 6–8:30 PM! All proceeds go directly to the Hope Center for Children! 🎉 Pep Rally Fun! Get ready to celebrate on Friday, November 21st at 2 PM with special appearances from Cocky (USC) and The Tiger Cub (Clemson)! 🐔🐅 Let’s show everyone what Wildcat Pride looks like students with big hearts, strong school spirit, and a passion for helping others! #CarverCares #WildcatsGiveBack #HopeCenterForChildren #ClemsonVsCarolina #WildcatPride #StudentsMakingADifference #Sevenshine

A great Saturday morning on the wrestling mat! Viking Youth Wrestling and Coach Gaylord held an awesome clinic at Carver. We're looking forward to a great season for all of Viking Wrestling. Thanks to Coach Sowell and Coach Heard for supporting the youth this morning as well. Viking Youth Wrestling (1st - 6th Grade) holds practices on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6pm to 7:30pm at the Spartanburg High School Wrestling Room.

Wrestling season is back! Great first couple days of practice! Let's work! #OurStory #OurVoice #OurExcellence

Our Career Clusters class attended BMW's Manufacturing Career Day! They were able to tour the training facility and hear from employees in the BMW Scholars training program that are just a few years older than them. They learnt about robotics, coding, maintenance and machining and all the careers in those right at BMW. They also learned from many of the manufacturing facilities that supply BMW parts like LEAR and Cooper Standard. Overall they learned that the manufacturing sector is SC is growing and many of these facilities want them to be skilled and educated and to start their career with them. Of course they loved getting to see and sit in the driver's seat of a prototype vehicle potentially to be released later by BMW. #OurStory #OurVoice #OurExcellence

Cleveland Academy, EP Todd School, and Mary H. Wright!!! We're partnering with Viking Youth Wrestling to hold a clinic next Saturday at Carver. Introduce your 1st-6th grader to a sport that teaches discipline, character, and athletic preparation for any other sport! This opportunity is for male and female students. We can't wait to have a gym full of little Viking wrestlers!

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!

Mix School Spirt and Halloween and what do you get? Some pretty crazy creatures!

These are the smiles you get when you earn 1st Place in the Middle School Division of the Riverside Cheer Competition!!! Congratulate the team! #OurStory #OurVoice #OurExcellence