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!
5 months ago, D7 Communications
The Cleveland Academy of Leadership has proudly secured the coveted title of a “South Carolina Beating The Odds School,” an accolade bestowed by the SC Education Oversight Committee (EOC). This prestigious designation illuminates Cleveland’s unwavering commitment to excellence and their innovative approach to overcoming the barriers to learning faced by Title 1 schools. Guided by the visionary leadership of Dr. Marquice Clark, Cleveland Academy employs an arsenal of best-practice teaching methodologies, personalized learning strategies, and robust community collaborations that ensure every student, regardless of circumstance, has the support needed to achieve their best. This honor reflects Cleveland’s relentless pursuit of educational equity and unwavering dedication to nurturing a culture of resilience and empowerment.
Big congratulations to our Cleveland Academy Tigers for earning this prestigious accolade! It is a true testament to years of hard work.
We are thankful for the synergy among students, educators, families, and community stakeholders that has forged an educational sanctuary where dreams take flight and possibilities are limitless.
You can read more about Cleveland Academy’s journey here:
https://www.spartanburg7.org/ACommunitySuccessStory 7 months ago, D7 Communications
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
8 months ago, D7 Communications
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)
10 months ago, D7 Communications