District 7's schools and offices will open at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, August 7th so our employees can gather for our annual Opening Convocation. This special kick-off for the new school year is a celebration of the important role each member of our D7 faculty and staff plays in the lives of our students and families. Please note that all District 7 facilities will be closed until 11 a.m. Wednesday and thank you for your understanding.
Tax Free Weekend is here!
Through Sunday, you can save when you buy school supplies, computers, clothes, bedding, and more, in-store and online as eligible purchases will be tax free! Items include clothes, bedding, and school supplies, plus big-ticket purchases like computers and band instruments.
Here’s some last-minute tips for making the most of this weekend https://dor.sc.gov/taxfreeweekend
Our next Referendum Community Info Meeting is coming up next Tuesday at 6 pm at the District 7 Fine Arts Center on the Spartanburg High School campus. Please join us!
As a reminder, we will also have meetings at noon and 6 pm on August 13 at Mount Moriah Baptist Church and at 6 pm on August 19 at the District 7 Fine Arts Center at SHS. The complete meeting schedule is below along with the information about our July 30th meeting.
You can watch the presentation Superintendent Jeff Stevens is giving at our community meetings on our spartanburg7.org/referendum2024 webpage as well as read through many other details about the need for these projects and their cost.
The Spartanburg County Health Department will host an immunization blitz clinic ahead of the new school year.
The event will be held on August 5 at the Spartanburg County Health Department located at 120 Dillon Drive from 9 a.m. to 3;30 p.m.
Traditional appointments are encouraged. You can make an appointment by calling 1-855-472-3432.
Walk-ins are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
You can visit SC/DHEC for this school year’s vaccine requirements: https://scdhec.gov/health/vaccinations/childcare-school-vaccine-requirements
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!
Summer Reading Camp in D7 is a BLAST! Our principals and district administrators had just as much fun being guest readers as our students did hearing them. We grow and learn TOGETHER in D7.
This week, Summer Reading Camp students had an extra treat with a visit from our last guest, Alex Saunders, a children’s book author, illustrator, singer, songwriter. The kids LOVED him!
Dream big, students…seeing others do what they love is one important way we inspire and equip!
#ToInspireAndEquip
#TEAM7
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.
Our wonderful kindergarten students have completed their first year of their journey to excellence and we are proud of the work they have done! We want them to believe with all their might that anything is possible for their future. 😊
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 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
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
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)
