District 7 schools and offices will be closed in observance of Independence Day on July 4th.
As we celebrate and enjoy time spent with loved ones, we honor the values that unite us as a community and nation. Together, let's continue to strive for a future where knowledge, understanding, and compassion prevail.
Wishing everyone a safe and joyous Independence Day!
District 7 extends a warm invitation to families in Spartanburg to participate in our summer meal program for 2024.
We're providing free individual meals served at various community sites and as part of summer school and other structured programs at our school sites. Please note that meals must be enjoyed on-site, per Federal program regulations.
While our school sites are exclusively serving enrolled summer school students, some community sites are open to anyone aged 18 and under. This initiative is made possible thanks to the United States Department of Agriculture's Summer Meals Program.
We anticipate serving over 6,500 free meals to students this summer, thanks to our wonderful partners. Find out more and check the schedule on our website:[https://www.spartanburg7.org/summermeals.
D7 is holding a series of community forums in June, July, and August to inform residents about our capital plan and the August 20th referendum, and to give everyone the opportunity to ask questions. We hope you attend one or more of these meetings!
The schedule is below and also on our “Referendum 2024” webpage, which contains quite a bit of detail on the projects, costs, referendum vote, etc.: http://spartanburg7.org/referendum2024
Referendum 2024 Community Information Forums
Monday, June 10 – City Council presentation, 5:30 p.m.
Thursday, June 20 – District 7 Fine Arts Center at Spartanburg High School, 6 p.m.
Monday, July 15 – Drayton Mills Elementary School, 6 p.m.
Tuesday July 30 – District 7 Fine Arts Center at Spartanburg High School, 6 p.m.
Tuesday, August 13 – Mt. Moriah Baptist Church, noon and 6 p.m. (two sessions)
Monday, August 19 – District 7 Fine Arts Center at Spartanburg High School, 6 p.m.
We will share this information via our D7 social media outlets, local news media, and several other efforts to communicate with the community. Please help spread the word by sharing our posts and any other avenues of communication you have within the community!
The following students were admitted to early college programs. They will earn their high school diploma along with an associates degree over the next four years. This provides an amazing opportunity for our students. To qualify, they must have high test scores and grades, show responsibility and leadership skills and go through an interview process. We are proud of these wildcats.
Scholars Academy
Liza Baisygnavong
Averi Jefferson
Nala Vongsay
SCHECHS Participants
Sarah Higgins
Paisley Rossio
Zh’Mariea Valeka
Viking Early College
Moses Donnahoo
Jeremiah Edwards
Joseph Estrella
Khamari Graham
Isaiah Johnson (not pictured)
Noah Kastner
Jace Madison
Chance McCree
Charles Mitchell-Black
T'Moni Sims
David Partida
Torrance Wilkins
Congratulations to 33 8th graders from Carver and McCracken Middle Schools who were named South Carolina Junior Scholars based on their PSAT scores. These students represent the highest achievers in the state and are among 231 Spartanburg County students who qualified out of nearly 3,900 8th graders across our seven school districts!
The SC Department of Education set the qualifying score of 550 on the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing portion of the test or score a 530 on the Mathematics portion. Our SC Junior Scholars have taken their first step towards competing in the National Merit Scholarship competition, which is based on their 11th grade PSAT score. Students can be recognized as a National Merit commended student, semifinalist, finalist, or a scholarship recipient. Commended students represent the top 3% of Seniors in the United States, while becoming a semifinalist represents the top 1% of all Seniors. District 7 has a rich tradition of producing national merit award winners and we look forward to these 8th graders continuing this legacy of academic excellence. During the ceremony, Superintendent Jeff Stevens commented, "It is truly a family commitment to earn such an academic distinction, and we are thankful for the partnership of our parents along with our teachers and staff as we propel our students to the highest levels of achievement."
In addition to recognizing each D7 qualifier, we celebrated two students who earned the highest scores in the district - Pierce Dickerson for math and Joseph Brown for reading/writing and overall highest score.
Please help us congratulate all of our Junior Scholars on their tremendous accomplishment:
Anna House, Ahmed Janah, Ayden Blalock, Averi Jefferson, Bennett Salley, Cannon Mitchell, Charlotte Franke, Caison Jaynes, Dianalisa Baller, Dixon Barre, Dishaanth Shanmugam, Everett Stone, Evangeline Crosland, Graysen Voeller, Ian Miller, Jane Colbath, Jillian Seay, Joseph Brown, Kaese Boucher, Liza Baisygnavong, Ma'Shya Ferguson, Mackie Clayton, Meredith Barnhill, Micah Woodall, Nala Vongsay, Noah Kastner, Pierce Dickerson, Rayonna Hibbard, Rob Metts, Samuel Strickland, Summer Cash, Wallace Lynch, Zoe O'Brien
Happy School Bus Driver Appreciation Day!
Today, we are excited to celebrate the amazing men and women who help our children get to school safely every day. We thank you for your tireless dedication and commitment to our students and families, and we have produced a special video to express our appreciation for all that you do. From double-checking safety measures to assisting students with special needs, you make our mornings brighter and our afternoons smoother. We are so grateful for the important contributions you make to our community. Here's to all the school bus drivers out there that keep our students safe and positioned for success! ❤️🚌
Watch here: https://fb.watch/qn8_17PaNb/
#SchoolBusDriverAppreciationDay #ThankYouBusDrivers #GratefulParents #TEAM7
Spartanburg High School Coach Mark Hodge: Guiding Stars to Shine Brighter!
From Carver Middle to Chapman High School coached under our very own Mark Hodge to the University of South Carolina to the San Francisco 49ers – wide receiver Deebo Samuel will be looking for his first Super Bowl ring on Sunday in Las Vegas in Super Bowl LVIII. This will be Deebo’s second Super Bowl.
With the help of TCL, Deebo sent a special delivery to Coach Hodge to show his appreciation: “From the sidelines to the Super Bowl spotlight, I’m grateful for how Coach Hodge has inspired greatness in me. Thank you for everything, Coach - can’t wait for you to watch me this weekend on your new @tcl_usa 98” TV!”
Beyond the wins and losses, coaches serve as mentors, role models, and champions of potential, leaving indelible marks on the hearts and minds of their players and students, shaping them into the leaders of tomorrow.
We are so proud of Deebo and Coach Hodge – all of us in D7 are bursting with pride, not just as your individual accomplishments but as a reflection of the community support, encouragement and belief in our hometown heroes! A moment like this unites everyone in celebration and serves as inspiration for generations to come!
https://www.facebook.com/100091847952108/videos/644301281095326
#SBLVIII
#team7
#onespartanburg
January is National School Board Appreciation Month and we invite our D7 Family to join us in honoring our Trustees! We celebrate the contributions they make to further our district-wide commitment to excellence and to help ensure every student has the resources, opportunities, and support they need to reach their full potential.
Thank you to our District 7 Board of Trustees (pictured from left): Clay Mahaffey (Board Vice Chair), James Jones, Jeff Mason, Hallie Hurst, Sharon Porter (Board Chair), Griffin Lynch, Meg Clayton, Rick Gray, and Vernon Beatty (Board Secretary)
