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About Darlington

In 1905, a group of young graduates along with John Paul and Alice Allgood Cooper, found themselves moved by the memory of a former teacher. That man, Joseph James Darlington, had taught them so much. Not only through lectures and books, but through his character, his insatiable desire for knowledge, and his concern for the greater good. These students came together, and from that desire to honor their teacher Darlington School was born.
Mr. Darlington's legacy of child-centered holistic education lives on in the approximately 750 students in grades pre-K to 12. Our school community builds character and connection through a representation of an average of 15 states and 20 countries worldwide.
To quote from the original charter, Darlington was organized and incorporated “not for pecuniary gain” but “for educational and literary purposes, in which may be taught all branches of learning.” Today, Darlington is so much more than a college-preparatory school. It's a place where curiosity can grow into wisdom. A place where empathy transforms into service. And where honesty galvanizes into honor.
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Homecoming Football Game

The Darlington Community celebrated Homecoming with the football game against Temple, Homecoming Court crownings and Tate Ratledge's ('20) jersey retirement.

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Irby (’81) named Distinguished Alumnus

As Darlington kicks off its Alumni Weekend celebration today, the Alumni Office is pleased to announce that John H. Irby ('81) is the recipient of the 2025 Distinguished Alumnus Award.

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Pre-K Makes Pumpkin Faces with Spanish Shapes

Pre-K students created pumpkin faces by using the Spanish shape words they have been learning! They practiced identifying and naming shapes in Spanish while decorating their own pumpkins with círculos, rectángulos, and triángulos.

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Tigers roll to keep playoff hopes alive

Both Darlington and Model entered Friday’s game with stubborn four-game losing streaks, hoping to bounce back with a win to gain some much-needed momentum and start a late-season playoff push. But only one team could win, and Darlington came out on top to play spoiler to the Blue Devils’ senior night as the visiting Tigers won 47-21 Friday night.

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Moser House Builds Beds for Charity

Sleep in Heavenly Peace has a straightforward mission: to ensure that "no kid sleeps on the floor in our town!" On Saturday, Moser House volunteered to support this cause by helping to build, brand and stain wooden beds for local children.

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HEAD OF SCHOOL

Meet Head of School Brent Bell.

MISSION AND VALUES

Wisdom, service and honor are a part of everything we do.