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Boarding #StudentSpotlight: Sammy Lewis
Upper School | Alyssa Abrams,April 1, 2026
Let’s get to know Sammy Lewis, a four-year boarding student from Nassau, Bahamas, who says his experience at Darlington has expanded his views.  
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Senior Ventures Spotlight: We the Students
Upper School | Gabrielle Culberson,April 1, 2026
I knew I wanted to design my Senior Ventures project around one of my passions: government. What I did not know is that it would grow to encompass three of my passions and the three aspects of the Darlington motto: Wisdom more than Knowledge, Service beyond Self, Honor above Everything.
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Boarding #StudentSpotlight: Olivia Chen
Upper School | Alyssa Abrams,March 31, 2026
Let’s get to know Olivia Chen, a four-year boarding student from Shanghai, China, who says her experience at Darlington has given her the confidence to step outside of her comfort zone.
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Day #StudentSpotlight: Gracie Cowan
Upper School | Alyssa Abrams,March 30, 2026
Let’s get to know Gracie Cowan, a 14-year day student from Rome who appreciates the view of the world she has developed at Darlington and wants to be a foreign diplomat.
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Day #StudentSpotlight: Temira Bolds
Upper School | Alyssa Abrams,March 29, 2026
Let’s get to know Temira Bolds, a five-year day student from Rome who has been focused on bringing more creativity to campus through her Senior Ventures project, “The Heart of Art.”
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From the Director of Pre-K to 8: Say It Like You Mean It
PK-8 | Hope Jones,March 29, 2026
As we move through the spring months, many of our conversations keep coming back to the same ideas. Progress. Effort. Growth. Whether it is at the dinner table or in the car after practice, you are likely asking the same questions we are at school. How do we keep our children motivated? How do we support them without lowering the bar?
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From The Director of Upper School: On The Home Stretch
Upper School | Chad Woods,March 29, 2026
As we move into April, we have entered an exciting and meaningful time of the school year. Course registration for next year is now underway, and we encourage families to take time to thoughtfully review options and have conversations about goals and interests for the year ahead. Our team is available to help guide students through this process to ensure they are set up for success.
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Boarding #StudentSpotlight: Sassy Neuman
Upper School | Alyssa Abrams,March 28, 2026
Let’s get to know Sassy Neuman, a four-year boarding student from Nashville, Tenn., who runs the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Student Visionaries Team at Darlington.      
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Day #StudentSpotlight: Jaylen Patel
Upper School | Alyssa Abrams,March 27, 2026
Let’s get to know Jaylen Patel, a 14-year day student from Rome whose Senior Ventures project has involved encouraging entrepreneurship on campus in a variety of ways, such as the Upper School Product Project and the Pre-K to 8 Pitch Project Competition.       
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Create Your Own Story at the Children’s Museum of Rome
PK-8 | Tannika King,March 26, 2026
Darlington School is excited to come on board as a founding sponsor of the Children's Museum of Rome, helping bring hands-on learning and imagination to life in our community. Our sponsored wall exhibit — a Darlington-themed “Create Your Own Story" Board — will invite children to build endless stories using magnetic parts of speech, blending creativity, literacy, and fun in a way that reflects our passion for education. 
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Day #StudentSpotlight: Gabrielle Culberson
Upper School | Alyssa Abrams,March 26, 2026
Let’s get to know Gabrielle Culberson, a four-year day student from Cartersville, Ga.,  who was selected as Darlington’s nominee for the Exchange Club's A.C.E. Award (Accepting the Challenge of Excellence) and went on to win the area award, which honors high school students who have demonstrated exceptional perseverance, character, and achievement while overcoming significant obstacles.
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Navigating Financial Aid: A Guide for Upcoming Seniors & Parents
Upper School | Jared Willerson,March 26, 2026
As your senior year at Darlington approaches, one of the most important — and often overwhelming — parts of the college journey begins: financial aid. Understanding how to pay for college can feel complicated, but with the right information and a clear timeline, families can make confident decisions and maximize opportunities for funding.
Read More
Boarding #StudentSpotlight: Grace Guo
Upper School | Alyssa Abrams,March 25, 2026
Let’s get to know Grace Guo, a three-year boarding student from Nanjing, China, who enjoys cheerleading, singing, and wants to be a software developer.
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Day #StudentSpotlight: Clara York
Upper School | Alyssa Abrams,March 24, 2026
Let’s get to know Clara York, a four-year day student from Rome who plays volleyball and serves as copy chief for the Jabberwokk yearbook.
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Boarding #StudentSpotlight: Zach Kimani
Upper School | Alyssa Abrams,March 23, 2026
Let’s get to know Zach Kimani, a four-year boarding student from Nairobi, Kenya, who plays three sports and serves in numerous leadership roles, including as head prefect of Moser House.
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Boarding #StudentSpotlight: Megan Pinkley
Upper School | Alyssa Abrams,March 22, 2026
Let’s get to know Megan Pinkley, a three-year boarding student from Mills River, N.C., who serves as head prefect of Cooper House.         
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Day #StudentSpotlight: Bryn Merritt
Upper School | Alyssa Abrams,March 21, 2026
Let’s get to know Bryn Merritt, a 14-year day student from Rome who will go from becoming a Darlington Tiger to an Auburn Tiger in the fall.   
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Senior Ventures Spotlight: The Creative Athlete
Upper School | Harrison Inman,March 21, 2026
My Senior Ventures project, “The Creative Athlete,” focuses on expanding and integrating the fine arts and athletic groups at Darlington. As someone who has been involved in both the fine arts and athletics and has seen the positive impact that participating in both activities can have on students, I feel it is very important for students' growth to participate in both.
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Day #StudentSpotlight: Ava Ann Woods
Upper School | Tannika King,March 20, 2026
Let’s get to know Ava Ann Woods, a 14-year day student from Rome who serves as head day prefect of Thornwood House and is very involved in the arts.              
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Day #StudentSpotlight: Savvy Palmer
Upper School | Tannika King,March 19, 2026
Let’s get to know Savvy Palmer, a five-year day student from Calhoun, Ga., who has served as a leader in Cooper House since the end of her freshman year.                 
Read More
Boarding #StudentSpotlight: Sammy Lewis
Upper School | Alyssa Abrams,April 1, 2026
Let’s get to know Sammy Lewis, a four-year boarding student from Nassau, Bahamas, who says his experience at Darlington has expanded his views.  
Read More
Senior Ventures Spotlight: We the Students
Upper School | Gabrielle Culberson,April 1, 2026
I knew I wanted to design my Senior Ventures project around one of my passions: government. What I did not know is that it would grow to encompass three of my passions and the three aspects of the Darlington motto: Wisdom more than Knowledge, Service beyond Self, Honor above Everything.
Read More
Boarding #StudentSpotlight: Olivia Chen
Upper School | Alyssa Abrams,March 31, 2026
Let’s get to know Olivia Chen, a four-year boarding student from Shanghai, China, who says her experience at Darlington has given her the confidence to step outside of her comfort zone.
Read More
Day #StudentSpotlight: Gracie Cowan
Upper School | Alyssa Abrams,March 30, 2026
Let’s get to know Gracie Cowan, a 14-year day student from Rome who appreciates the view of the world she has developed at Darlington and wants to be a foreign diplomat.
Read More
Day #StudentSpotlight: Temira Bolds
Upper School | Alyssa Abrams,March 29, 2026
Let’s get to know Temira Bolds, a five-year day student from Rome who has been focused on bringing more creativity to campus through her Senior Ventures project, “The Heart of Art.”
Read More
From the Director of Pre-K to 8: Say It Like You Mean It
PK-8 | Hope Jones,March 29, 2026
As we move through the spring months, many of our conversations keep coming back to the same ideas. Progress. Effort. Growth. Whether it is at the dinner table or in the car after practice, you are likely asking the same questions we are at school. How do we keep our children motivated? How do we support them without lowering the bar?
Read More
From The Director of Upper School: On The Home Stretch
Upper School | Chad Woods,March 29, 2026
As we move into April, we have entered an exciting and meaningful time of the school year. Course registration for next year is now underway, and we encourage families to take time to thoughtfully review options and have conversations about goals and interests for the year ahead. Our team is available to help guide students through this process to ensure they are set up for success.
Read More
Boarding #StudentSpotlight: Sassy Neuman
Upper School | Alyssa Abrams,March 28, 2026
Let’s get to know Sassy Neuman, a four-year boarding student from Nashville, Tenn., who runs the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Student Visionaries Team at Darlington.      
Read More
Day #StudentSpotlight: Jaylen Patel
Upper School | Alyssa Abrams,March 27, 2026
Let’s get to know Jaylen Patel, a 14-year day student from Rome whose Senior Ventures project has involved encouraging entrepreneurship on campus in a variety of ways, such as the Upper School Product Project and the Pre-K to 8 Pitch Project Competition.       
Read More
Create Your Own Story at the Children’s Museum of Rome
PK-8 | Tannika King,March 26, 2026
Darlington School is excited to come on board as a founding sponsor of the Children's Museum of Rome, helping bring hands-on learning and imagination to life in our community. Our sponsored wall exhibit — a Darlington-themed “Create Your Own Story" Board — will invite children to build endless stories using magnetic parts of speech, blending creativity, literacy, and fun in a way that reflects our passion for education. 
Read More
Day #StudentSpotlight: Gabrielle Culberson
Upper School | Alyssa Abrams,March 26, 2026
Let’s get to know Gabrielle Culberson, a four-year day student from Cartersville, Ga.,  who was selected as Darlington’s nominee for the Exchange Club's A.C.E. Award (Accepting the Challenge of Excellence) and went on to win the area award, which honors high school students who have demonstrated exceptional perseverance, character, and achievement while overcoming significant obstacles.
Read More
Navigating Financial Aid: A Guide for Upcoming Seniors & Parents
Upper School | Jared Willerson,March 26, 2026
As your senior year at Darlington approaches, one of the most important — and often overwhelming — parts of the college journey begins: financial aid. Understanding how to pay for college can feel complicated, but with the right information and a clear timeline, families can make confident decisions and maximize opportunities for funding.
Read More
Boarding #StudentSpotlight: Grace Guo
Upper School | Alyssa Abrams,March 25, 2026
Let’s get to know Grace Guo, a three-year boarding student from Nanjing, China, who enjoys cheerleading, singing, and wants to be a software developer.
Read More
Day #StudentSpotlight: Clara York
Upper School | Alyssa Abrams,March 24, 2026
Let’s get to know Clara York, a four-year day student from Rome who plays volleyball and serves as copy chief for the Jabberwokk yearbook.
Read More
Boarding #StudentSpotlight: Zach Kimani
Upper School | Alyssa Abrams,March 23, 2026
Let’s get to know Zach Kimani, a four-year boarding student from Nairobi, Kenya, who plays three sports and serves in numerous leadership roles, including as head prefect of Moser House.
Read More
Boarding #StudentSpotlight: Megan Pinkley
Upper School | Alyssa Abrams,March 22, 2026
Let’s get to know Megan Pinkley, a three-year boarding student from Mills River, N.C., who serves as head prefect of Cooper House.         
Read More
Day #StudentSpotlight: Bryn Merritt
Upper School | Alyssa Abrams,March 21, 2026
Let’s get to know Bryn Merritt, a 14-year day student from Rome who will go from becoming a Darlington Tiger to an Auburn Tiger in the fall.   
Read More
Senior Ventures Spotlight: The Creative Athlete
Upper School | Harrison Inman,March 21, 2026
My Senior Ventures project, “The Creative Athlete,” focuses on expanding and integrating the fine arts and athletic groups at Darlington. As someone who has been involved in both the fine arts and athletics and has seen the positive impact that participating in both activities can have on students, I feel it is very important for students' growth to participate in both.
Read More
Day #StudentSpotlight: Ava Ann Woods
Upper School | Tannika King,March 20, 2026
Let’s get to know Ava Ann Woods, a 14-year day student from Rome who serves as head day prefect of Thornwood House and is very involved in the arts.              
Read More
Day #StudentSpotlight: Savvy Palmer
Upper School | Tannika King,March 19, 2026
Let’s get to know Savvy Palmer, a five-year day student from Calhoun, Ga., who has served as a leader in Cooper House since the end of her freshman year.                 
Read More