Please join us for our final Pre-K to 8 Tiger Pride meeting of the year, Monday, May 6th at 8:15 AM in the Joanne G. Yancey Library at Thatcher Hall! We will approve the slate for the 2024-2025 Tiger Pride Board, discuss end-of-year event details and celebrate a wonderful school year! Reverse Raffle tickets for our next Purple Tie Tailgate will also be available to purchase by credit card. Thank you to all of our parent volunteers for an incredible year. We hope to see you Monday!
Any rising 9th-12th graders interested in playing softball please join us on the softball field for a few days of spring practice/tryouts. We'd love to see some new faces on the field, and any level of experience is welcome. The only equipment you'll need is a glove and cleats/tennis shoes. We will practice from 3:45-5:30 on 5/14, 5/15, and 5/16. If you have any questions please reach out to Coach Harris (aharris@darlingtonschool.org) or Coach Larry (mlarry@darlingtonschool.org).
THIS FRIDAY, MAY 3: Upper School students will have iPeriod together in the student center for the yearbook theme reveal!
The Communication Arts program will announce the 2024 Jabberwokk Yearbook theme this Friday, May 3, during iPeriod in the Student Center!
This announcement will include a celebration with candy and activities available to prepare us for yearbook distribution that will take place later in May.
At the announcement this Friday, there will be a “page searching” scavenger hunt around the theme and process of the storytelling of the school year. Completing the scavenger hunt with all correct answers will enter you into a drawing for a gift card prize!
This special event is sponsored by the Arts Council and Fine Arts Department as an opportunity to wrap up our final Art in 3D season of Delight.
iPeriod teachers, please meet your students and walk them over to the presentation in the student center!
Come and join the Varsity Cheerleaders for a Princess Night!
Who: Pre-K to 4th grade students
When: Friday, May 3- 5:30-8:30 pm
Where: Thatcher Hall
Cost: $50 per student
We will do hair, makeup and nails. Dinner and snacks will be served with lots of princess fun! Online registration is now open. Click here to register. Please note, you will select "Darlington After School Program", not "Darlington Summer Programs 2024", and then select Princess Night. Put your childs current grade in school, not rising grade when registering. Email Wendy Payne with questions.
We are excited to connect with Alumni, Parents, Parents of Alumni, Grandparents, and Friends of Darlington living, working, and visiting the Atlanta Area! Join us for a Darlington School Atlanta reception on the evening of Tuesday, May 7, from 6 - 8 p.m., at the Local Three Kitchen & Bar in Atlanta.
Link to more details and RSVP: https://rb.gy/qh1l6q
If you have any questions or need further information, please feel free to contact us at connect@darlingtonschool.org.
As part of Darlington Schools traditions, all seniors, along with their families and friends, are invited to our Commencement brunch immediately following graduation at the Home-on-the-Hill! While we realize that many of you may already have plans for other Commencement celebrations, we hope you will join us if your plans allow.
Class of 2024 Commencement Brunch
Cost: $20 per person
Link to make reservations and pay: www.darlingtonschool.org/commencementbrunch
Deadline to register and pay: May 3, 2024
For any inquiries or assistance, contact Tara Inman at tinman@darlingtonschool.org or by phone at 706-314-3668.
You're invited!
Looking for fun, engaging learning activities that are easy to do at home with your child this summer? Parents of students who will be entering pre-K through second grade in August are invited to join us for an evening of active learning as Darlington teachers share simple activities that help enhance fine and gross motor skills, literacy, and number sense; tap into the creative challenges of STEM; and more.
During this adults-only event, parents will become the students and have the opportunity to participate in three multisensory activity stations that are easy to replicate or expand on at home!
This is a three-part series, so mark your calendars for all three sessions:
Slide into Summer
May 7 from 5:45 to 7 p.m.
Thatcher Hall
Upcoming Events:
Jump into Fall
September (date TBD)
Skate into Winter
November (date TBD)
***Attendees will be entered to win a “take-home” activity kit!***
Questions?
Please contact Hope Jones (hjones@darlingtonschool.org) or Beth Smith (bsmith@darlingtonschool.org).
The AP Exam administration begins Monday, May 6-May 17.
The exam schedule and room location is attached.
Please make note that the second exam of the day will begin at 12:30 p.m., not 12:00 p.m. This will allow those that have a first exam time for lunch.
For students that utilize the Learning Center, your exams will be administered there.
The following are things to remember for exam day:
Click the link below to view the complete fine arts events calendar for the 2023-2024 school year. Note that this has been updated since the start of the year. You can save the PDF for easy access throughout the year!
1st Day School Supplies will be providing the opportunity for our parents to purchase school supplies for the 2024-2025 school year, which not only offers affordability, but convenience as well. You will be able to place your order online using our teacher supply lists.
1st Day School Supplies offers superior customer service, name brand products and competitive pricing.
The supplies will be delivered to school free of charge, and available to the students for the first day of school, for those that order before the June 30, 2024 deadline. Online ordering will not be available after that date.
Click here to order online. Families may still purchase their supplies in local stores, if they choose. Please contact Angela Pieroni apieroni@darlingtonschool.org if you have questions.
Hey there summer fun-seekers! Don't forget to secure your spot for another amazing summer of fun and friendships! Online registration is required for ALL Darlington summer camp programs. Click here to learn about the camps we have available and begin the registration process. We don't want anyone missing out on the fun, so help us spread the word! Spots are limited for some camps, so register soon!
SATURDAY, APRIL 20, Jr/Sr Prom - Johnson Field House of Huffman Athletic Center Senior Lead Out - 8:00 p.m. (Seniors line up at 7:30 p.m., Outside Huffman Athletic Center) Parent Reception immediately following the Lead-Out; Location: Home on the Hill
THURSDAY, May 2 E.L. Wright Academic Awards Assembly – Location: Morris Chapel, 9:15 a.m. Parents will be notified in advance if their child is receiving an award.
MONDAY-FRIDAY – MAY 6 - 17 (weekdays only), AP Exams AP Exams (see online calendar for specific exam dates and times)
FRIDAY - MAY 10, Breakfast for Senior GHSA Athletes (including cheer) 7:30 a.m. - 8:15 a.m., Location: Dodd Banquet Room
FRIDAY – MAY 10, Mandatory Graduation Rehearsals Graduation Rehearsal, Darlington Campus – chapel lawn, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Exemptions announced and college information wrap-up. Attendance for all seniors at rehearsals is required.
MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY – MAY 13, 14, 15 in the Dodd Banquet Room, Senior Exams. Morning Exams - 8:15 a.m.; Afternoon Exams - 1:00 p.m. May 13 (8:15-History, 1:00-English) May 14 (8:15-Science, 1:00-World Languages) May 15 (8:15-Math/Technology, 1:00-Fine Arts)
TUESDAY, MAY 14 - Senior Picnic Location: at the home of Jaime and Barry (’83) Hurley, 9 Belle Meade Dr. SW, Rome, 5:30 p.m. Casual Dress, please bring a swimsuit and towel. Transportation provided for boarding students - meet at the student center steps at 5:10 p.m.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 15 – Senior Show Location: Morris Chapel, 6:30 p.m.
FRIDAY - MAY 17 – Honors Day Program Honors Day, Location: Morris Chapel, 1:30 p.m. Parents will be notified in advance if their child is receiving an award.
FRIDAY, MAY 17 - Baccalaureate Service & Reception Baccalaureate Service, Location: Morris Chapel, 7:00 p.m. Speaker: TBD Seniors arrive at 6:40 p.m. - line up on the Zelle patio Baccalaureate Reception hosted by US Tiger PRIDE, 8:00 p.m., McCallie-Kennedy patio (rain or shine)
SATURDAY - MAY 18 - Commencement Commencement, Darlington Campus, Chapel Lawn, 9:30 a.m. (rain location: Van Es Arena of the Huffman Athletic Center) Speaker: TBD Photographer will take group photos on the library steps beginning at 8:00 a.m . - Groups will include an entire class photo, international students, 4-year boarding, PK-12 Students, Legacy families, etc. Sound check for choir and orchestra seniors, 8:30 a.m. Location: risers behind the stage. Seniors line up at 9:00 a.m. on the pathway to Home on the Hill.
DRESS CODE FOR BOYS:
BACCALAUREATE: Blue blazer w/Darlington crest* & khaki slacks. White shirt & tie/bowtie. Socks & dark dress shoes (no sneakers)
GRADUATION: Blue blazer w/Darlington crest* & gray slacks White shirt & Darlington purple senior tie/bowtie* Socks & dark dress shoes (no sneakers)
*Visit the Darlington Bookstore to purchase crests and/or senior ties
DRESS CODE FOR GIRLS :
BACCALAUREATE: Dress OR dress slacks and blouse. Dress shoes (no sneakers).
GRADUATION: White dress OR white dress slacks and white blouse. (Off-white clothing is strongly discouraged) White or skin-tone dress shoes (no sneakers).
SATURDAY – MAY 18 – Brunch Reception for Seniors and their Guests Location: Home-on-the-Hill, immediately following Commencement. More detailed information will be sent to parents of seniors.
