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Boarding #SeniorSpotlight: Weiqing Lyu
Upper School | Maddie Chastain,May 10, 2026
In this #SeniorSpotlight, get to know Weiqing Lyu, a two-year boarding student from Beijing, China, who dreams of being a writer one day. 
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Day #SeniorSpotlight: Mac Walker
Upper School | Maddie Chastain,May 10, 2026
In this #SeniorSpotlight, get to know Mac Walker, a four-year day student from Rome whose favorite place on campus is the Huffman parking lot because of the conversations he has with friends there.
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Day #SeniorSpotlight: Nevaeh Oglesby
Upper School | Maddie Chastain,May 9, 2026
In this #SeniorSpotlight, get to know Nevaeh Oglesby, a four-year day student from Rome who loves learning new mediums of art. 
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Day #SeniorSpotlight: Riley Rast
Upper School | Maddie Chastain,May 9, 2026
In this #SeniorSpotlight, get to know Riley Rast, a seven-year day student from Summerville, Ga., who loves planting with the DarFarm. 
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Boarding #SeniorSpotlight: Zoe Weaver
Upper School | Alyssa Abrams,May 8, 2026
In this #SeniorSpotlight, get to know Zoe Weaver, a two-year boarding student from Woodstock, Ga., who trains with her horse at Double W Farms.
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Day #SeniorSpotlight: Kai Chang
Upper School | Alyssa Abrams,May 8, 2026
In this #SeniorSpotlight, get to know Kai Wendell Chang, a two-year day student from Cumming, Ga., who competes in equestrian events.
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Day #SeniorSpotlight: Wyatt Nance
Upper School | Alyssa Abrams,May 8, 2026
In this #SeniorSpotlight, get to know Wyatt Nance, a ten-year day student from Rome who loves taking photos for the Jabberwokk yearbook.
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Boarding #SeniorSpotlight: Mac Cannon
Upper School | Alyssa Abrams,May 7, 2026
In this #SeniorSpotlight, get to know Mac Cannon, a three-year boarding student from Atlanta, Ga., whose favorite thing about Darlington is the brotherhood he’s found in the dorm and through athletics.
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Boarding #SeniorSpotlight: Olivia Lunsford
Upper School | Alyssa Abrams,May 7, 2026
In this #SeniorSpotlight, get to know Olivia Lunsford, a three-year boarding student from Columbus, Ga., whose favorite thing about Darlington is the close-knit community.
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Darlington Connects: Oliver York (’06, LD ’15)
Curriculum Connections | Stephen Taylor,May 7, 2026
Through the special Darlington Connects blog series, we are proud to showcase the stories, connections, and lasting impact of a community that continues to embody Darlington’s mission and values long after graduation. Today, we hear from Alumni Council member Oliver York ('06, LD ’15).
Read More
Day #SeniorSpotlight: Grayson Clark
Upper School | Maddie Chastain,May 6, 2026
In this #SeniorSpotlight, get to know Grayson Clark, an eight-year day student from Smyrna, Ga., who is a member of the state championship boys' golf team. 
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Day #SeniorSpotlight: Heidi Holder
Upper School | Maddie Chastain,May 6, 2026
In this #SeniorSpotlight, get to know Heidi Holder, an eight-year day student from Rome who recently served as Miss Coosa Valley’s Teen and is passionate about serving her community through organizations like Shining Stars.
Read More
Boarding #SeniorSpotlight: Mary Hanson Borders
Upper School | Maddie Chastain,May 5, 2026
In this #SeniorSpotlight, get to know Mary Hanson Borders, a three-year boarding student from Birmingham, Ala., who rides horses competitively with Double W Farms. 
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Day #SeniorSpotlight: Wyatt Wood
Upper School | Maddie Chastain,May 5, 2026
In this #SeniorSpotlight, get to know Wyatt Wood, an eight-year day student from Rome who is heading to Averett University in the fall to play lacrosse and major in aviation. 
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Day #SeniorSpotlight: Harrison Inman
Upper School | Maddie Chastain,May 4, 2026
In this #SeniorSpotlight, get to know Harrison Inman, a nine-year day student from Rome who shares his passion for the arts and athletics with younger students through his Senior Ventures project, the Creative Athlete. 
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Day #SeniorSpotlight: Zain Elkhatib
Upper School | Maddie Chastain,May 4, 2026
In this #SeniorSpotlight, get to know Zain Elkhatib, a 13-year day student from Palestine who is captain of the soccer team.
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Boarding #SeniorSpotlight: Larry Liang
Upper School | Alyssa Abrams,May 3, 2026
In this #SeniorSpotlight, get to know Larry Liang, a four-year boarding student from China who is a member of the robotics and Esports teams.
Read More
Day #SeniorSpotlight: Ashlyn Garrett
Upper School | Alyssa Abrams,May 3, 2026
In this #SeniorSpotlight, get to know Ashlyn Garrett, an eight-year day student from Rome who is captain of both the game day competition and sideline cheerleading teams.
Read More
Day #SeniorSpotlight: Braden Broster
Upper School | Alyssa Abrams,May 3, 2026
In this #SeniorSpotlight, get to know Braden Broster, a two-year day student from Cedartown, Ga., who competes with the Soccer Academy.
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From the Director of Pre-K to 8: From First Miles To Final Moments
PK-8 | Hope Jones,May 3, 2026
Since September, we have framed this year as a road trip. Along the way, our students have built habits, navigated challenges, taken risks, and grown in confidence and independence. While we often measure progress in grades and milestones, some of the most important growth has happened in quieter ways. Learning to be responsible. Learning to be a good friend. Learning to try again when something feels hard.
Read More
Boarding #SeniorSpotlight: Weiqing Lyu
Upper School | Maddie Chastain,May 10, 2026
In this #SeniorSpotlight, get to know Weiqing Lyu, a two-year boarding student from Beijing, China, who dreams of being a writer one day. 
Read More
Day #SeniorSpotlight: Mac Walker
Upper School | Maddie Chastain,May 10, 2026
In this #SeniorSpotlight, get to know Mac Walker, a four-year day student from Rome whose favorite place on campus is the Huffman parking lot because of the conversations he has with friends there.
Read More
Day #SeniorSpotlight: Nevaeh Oglesby
Upper School | Maddie Chastain,May 9, 2026
In this #SeniorSpotlight, get to know Nevaeh Oglesby, a four-year day student from Rome who loves learning new mediums of art. 
Read More
Day #SeniorSpotlight: Riley Rast
Upper School | Maddie Chastain,May 9, 2026
In this #SeniorSpotlight, get to know Riley Rast, a seven-year day student from Summerville, Ga., who loves planting with the DarFarm. 
Read More
Boarding #SeniorSpotlight: Zoe Weaver
Upper School | Alyssa Abrams,May 8, 2026
In this #SeniorSpotlight, get to know Zoe Weaver, a two-year boarding student from Woodstock, Ga., who trains with her horse at Double W Farms.
Read More
Day #SeniorSpotlight: Kai Chang
Upper School | Alyssa Abrams,May 8, 2026
In this #SeniorSpotlight, get to know Kai Wendell Chang, a two-year day student from Cumming, Ga., who competes in equestrian events.
Read More
Day #SeniorSpotlight: Wyatt Nance
Upper School | Alyssa Abrams,May 8, 2026
In this #SeniorSpotlight, get to know Wyatt Nance, a ten-year day student from Rome who loves taking photos for the Jabberwokk yearbook.
Read More
Boarding #SeniorSpotlight: Mac Cannon
Upper School | Alyssa Abrams,May 7, 2026
In this #SeniorSpotlight, get to know Mac Cannon, a three-year boarding student from Atlanta, Ga., whose favorite thing about Darlington is the brotherhood he’s found in the dorm and through athletics.
Read More
Boarding #SeniorSpotlight: Olivia Lunsford
Upper School | Alyssa Abrams,May 7, 2026
In this #SeniorSpotlight, get to know Olivia Lunsford, a three-year boarding student from Columbus, Ga., whose favorite thing about Darlington is the close-knit community.
Read More
Darlington Connects: Oliver York (’06, LD ’15)
Curriculum Connections | Stephen Taylor,May 7, 2026
Through the special Darlington Connects blog series, we are proud to showcase the stories, connections, and lasting impact of a community that continues to embody Darlington’s mission and values long after graduation. Today, we hear from Alumni Council member Oliver York ('06, LD ’15).
Read More
Day #SeniorSpotlight: Grayson Clark
Upper School | Maddie Chastain,May 6, 2026
In this #SeniorSpotlight, get to know Grayson Clark, an eight-year day student from Smyrna, Ga., who is a member of the state championship boys' golf team. 
Read More
Day #SeniorSpotlight: Heidi Holder
Upper School | Maddie Chastain,May 6, 2026
In this #SeniorSpotlight, get to know Heidi Holder, an eight-year day student from Rome who recently served as Miss Coosa Valley’s Teen and is passionate about serving her community through organizations like Shining Stars.
Read More
Boarding #SeniorSpotlight: Mary Hanson Borders
Upper School | Maddie Chastain,May 5, 2026
In this #SeniorSpotlight, get to know Mary Hanson Borders, a three-year boarding student from Birmingham, Ala., who rides horses competitively with Double W Farms. 
Read More
Day #SeniorSpotlight: Wyatt Wood
Upper School | Maddie Chastain,May 5, 2026
In this #SeniorSpotlight, get to know Wyatt Wood, an eight-year day student from Rome who is heading to Averett University in the fall to play lacrosse and major in aviation. 
Read More
Day #SeniorSpotlight: Harrison Inman
Upper School | Maddie Chastain,May 4, 2026
In this #SeniorSpotlight, get to know Harrison Inman, a nine-year day student from Rome who shares his passion for the arts and athletics with younger students through his Senior Ventures project, the Creative Athlete. 
Read More
Day #SeniorSpotlight: Zain Elkhatib
Upper School | Maddie Chastain,May 4, 2026
In this #SeniorSpotlight, get to know Zain Elkhatib, a 13-year day student from Palestine who is captain of the soccer team.
Read More
Boarding #SeniorSpotlight: Larry Liang
Upper School | Alyssa Abrams,May 3, 2026
In this #SeniorSpotlight, get to know Larry Liang, a four-year boarding student from China who is a member of the robotics and Esports teams.
Read More
Day #SeniorSpotlight: Ashlyn Garrett
Upper School | Alyssa Abrams,May 3, 2026
In this #SeniorSpotlight, get to know Ashlyn Garrett, an eight-year day student from Rome who is captain of both the game day competition and sideline cheerleading teams.
Read More
Day #SeniorSpotlight: Braden Broster
Upper School | Alyssa Abrams,May 3, 2026
In this #SeniorSpotlight, get to know Braden Broster, a two-year day student from Cedartown, Ga., who competes with the Soccer Academy.
Read More
From the Director of Pre-K to 8: From First Miles To Final Moments
PK-8 | Hope Jones,May 3, 2026
Since September, we have framed this year as a road trip. Along the way, our students have built habits, navigated challenges, taken risks, and grown in confidence and independence. While we often measure progress in grades and milestones, some of the most important growth has happened in quieter ways. Learning to be responsible. Learning to be a good friend. Learning to try again when something feels hard.
Read More