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Bell, Twyman to speak at Commencement Weekend events
April 22, 2026
Commencement Weekend speakers will include Head of School Brent Bell at Baccalaureate and attorney Chris Twyman, president of the State Bar of Georgia, at Commencement. Both have children in the Class of 2026. 
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13 awarded Georgia Certificate of Merit
April 21, 2026
Thirteen members of the junior class were awarded the Georgia Certificate of Merit to recognize their academic achievements and placement in the top ten percent of their class.
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Pierce selected for 2026 Youth Lead Georgia Summit
April 21, 2026
Junior Sara Jo Pierce has been selected to attend the 2026 Youth Lead Georgia Summit July 16-17 in Athens, Ga.
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Students recognized at Fine Arts Awards Assembly
April 20, 2026
Students involved in the fine arts were recognized for their achievements during the Fine Arts Awards in Morris Chapel on Monday, April 20. 
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Thatcher Hall to present “Dear Edwina JR.”
April 20, 2026
Darlington's fine arts department and the Pre-K to 8 Division is proud to present "Dear Edwina JR." April 24-26 in the Zelle Black Box Theatre. This lively musical brings together students across divisions in a joyful celebration of performance and collaboration, featuring 36 cast members in grades 3–8, six Upper School crew members, and a production crew of Darlington faculty members.
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Darlington tennis claims 6A D1 titles
April 17, 2026
After two days of play at the home complex, the Darlington School Tiger tennis teams kept the Region 6A Division I first-place trophies home.
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Spanish Honors Society inducts 8 new members
April 16, 2026
The Spanish Honor Society inducted 8 new members in a ceremony in Morris Chapel on Thursday, April 16.
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Darlington to host Light the Lake
April 14, 2026
The Darlington Community will come together on Friday, April 24, to honor and remember the lives of those affected by cancer at Light the Lake, hosted by the Servant Leadership Committee, led by seniors Zach Kimani and Hayes Parsa. This evening will will take place at the Lakeside from 7 to 10 p.m., with an Honor Walk at 8:30 p.m.
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Class of 1953 Lectureship features UGA vice provost, chief of staff to the provost
April 9, 2026
Dr. Alton Standifer, vice provost for academic and community engagement and chief of staff to the provost at the University of Georgia, was the 22nd speaker in the annual Class of 1953 Lectureship Series on Thursday, April 9, at 9:15 a.m. in Morris Chapel. 
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Class of 2029 to host Special Olympics
April 9, 2026
Darlington’s freshman class will partner with Rome-Floyd Parks & Recreation to host the Floyd County Special Olympics on the school’s campus on Tuesday, April 14. Hundreds of young athletes representing Rome City Schools, Floyd County Schools, DIGS and other local organizations will participate in the annual event.
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College acceptances through April 2
April 5, 2026
The College Guidance Office is pleased to share this list of college acceptances reported between March 3 and April 2.
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College scholarships through April 2
April 5, 2026
The following college scholarships were reported to the College Guidance Office between March 3 and April 2.
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Culberson, Donahue & Kimani named Noon Optimist Student of the Year finalists
April 2, 2026
Seniors Gabrielle Culberson, Lee Donahue and Zach Kimani have been named Rome Noon Optimist Club Student of the Year finalists. Culberson is a finalist in the Life Hero category, Donahue is a finalist in the Community Involvement category, and Kimani is a finalist in the Well Rounded category. 
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Inman named Exchange Club Youth of the Year finalist
March 30, 2026
Senior Harrison Inman was named Darlington's nominee for the Exchange Club of Rome's Youth of the Year competition. The competition recognizes high school students who demonstrate academic excellence, leadership and a strong commitment to community service.
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Basketball team makes history with first state title
March 27, 2026
With a 53-50 victory over Holy Innocents’, the varsity boys' basketball team secured the first state title in school history, finishing a remarkable 30-2 season in unforgettable fashion.
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Barton and Pinson named “Terrific Students” by Rotary Club
March 26, 2026
Eighth-graders Makinley Barton and Britton Pinson were named "Terrific Students" by the Rotary Club of Rome. This honor recognizes young people who demonstrate strong character, leadership, and a commitment to making a positive impact in their school and community.
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Bruce and Connelley named “Terrific Kids” by Noon Optimist Club of Rome
March 25, 2026
Fourth-graders Rosie Bruce and Branch Connelley were chosen to represent Darlington School as this year's "Terrific Kids" for the Noon Optimist Club of Rome. This recognition honors students who demonstrate strong character, a positive attitude, and a commitment to being their best each day.
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Darlington partners with Atrium Health School-Based Virtual Therapy to expand mental health support for students
March 24, 2026
Darlington School is proud to announce a new partnership with Atrium Health School-Based Virtual Therapy, providing students with convenient, timely access to licensed mental health professionals – without ever needing to leave campus.
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Parsa named National Merit Finalist
March 23, 2026
Senior Hayes Parsa, a day student from Rome, is among the 15,000 students nationwide to be named finalists in the 71st annual National Merit Scholarship Program. These academically talented high school seniors have an opportunity to continue in the competition for some 6,930 National Merit Scholarships worth nearly $26 million that will be offered this spring. 
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Lim selected to participate in GHP
March 21, 2026
Junior Chaebeom Lim has been selected to participate in the mathematics category of the Governor's Honors Program.
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Bell, Twyman to speak at Commencement Weekend events
April 22, 2026
Commencement Weekend speakers will include Head of School Brent Bell at Baccalaureate and attorney Chris Twyman, president of the State Bar of Georgia, at Commencement. Both have children in the Class of 2026. 
Read More
13 awarded Georgia Certificate of Merit
April 21, 2026
Thirteen members of the junior class were awarded the Georgia Certificate of Merit to recognize their academic achievements and placement in the top ten percent of their class.
Read More
Pierce selected for 2026 Youth Lead Georgia Summit
April 21, 2026
Junior Sara Jo Pierce has been selected to attend the 2026 Youth Lead Georgia Summit July 16-17 in Athens, Ga.
Read More
Students recognized at Fine Arts Awards Assembly
April 20, 2026
Students involved in the fine arts were recognized for their achievements during the Fine Arts Awards in Morris Chapel on Monday, April 20. 
Read More
Thatcher Hall to present “Dear Edwina JR.”
April 20, 2026
Darlington's fine arts department and the Pre-K to 8 Division is proud to present "Dear Edwina JR." April 24-26 in the Zelle Black Box Theatre. This lively musical brings together students across divisions in a joyful celebration of performance and collaboration, featuring 36 cast members in grades 3–8, six Upper School crew members, and a production crew of Darlington faculty members.
Read More
Darlington tennis claims 6A D1 titles
April 17, 2026
After two days of play at the home complex, the Darlington School Tiger tennis teams kept the Region 6A Division I first-place trophies home.
Read More
Spanish Honors Society inducts 8 new members
April 16, 2026
The Spanish Honor Society inducted 8 new members in a ceremony in Morris Chapel on Thursday, April 16.
Read More
Darlington to host Light the Lake
April 14, 2026
The Darlington Community will come together on Friday, April 24, to honor and remember the lives of those affected by cancer at Light the Lake, hosted by the Servant Leadership Committee, led by seniors Zach Kimani and Hayes Parsa. This evening will will take place at the Lakeside from 7 to 10 p.m., with an Honor Walk at 8:30 p.m.
Read More
Class of 1953 Lectureship features UGA vice provost, chief of staff to the provost
April 9, 2026
Dr. Alton Standifer, vice provost for academic and community engagement and chief of staff to the provost at the University of Georgia, was the 22nd speaker in the annual Class of 1953 Lectureship Series on Thursday, April 9, at 9:15 a.m. in Morris Chapel. 
Read More
Class of 2029 to host Special Olympics
April 9, 2026
Darlington’s freshman class will partner with Rome-Floyd Parks & Recreation to host the Floyd County Special Olympics on the school’s campus on Tuesday, April 14. Hundreds of young athletes representing Rome City Schools, Floyd County Schools, DIGS and other local organizations will participate in the annual event.
Read More
College acceptances through April 2
April 5, 2026
The College Guidance Office is pleased to share this list of college acceptances reported between March 3 and April 2.
Read More
College scholarships through April 2
April 5, 2026
The following college scholarships were reported to the College Guidance Office between March 3 and April 2.
Read More
Culberson, Donahue & Kimani named Noon Optimist Student of the Year finalists
April 2, 2026
Seniors Gabrielle Culberson, Lee Donahue and Zach Kimani have been named Rome Noon Optimist Club Student of the Year finalists. Culberson is a finalist in the Life Hero category, Donahue is a finalist in the Community Involvement category, and Kimani is a finalist in the Well Rounded category. 
Read More
Inman named Exchange Club Youth of the Year finalist
March 30, 2026
Senior Harrison Inman was named Darlington's nominee for the Exchange Club of Rome's Youth of the Year competition. The competition recognizes high school students who demonstrate academic excellence, leadership and a strong commitment to community service.
Read More
Basketball team makes history with first state title
March 27, 2026
With a 53-50 victory over Holy Innocents’, the varsity boys' basketball team secured the first state title in school history, finishing a remarkable 30-2 season in unforgettable fashion.
Read More
Barton and Pinson named “Terrific Students” by Rotary Club
March 26, 2026
Eighth-graders Makinley Barton and Britton Pinson were named "Terrific Students" by the Rotary Club of Rome. This honor recognizes young people who demonstrate strong character, leadership, and a commitment to making a positive impact in their school and community.
Read More
Bruce and Connelley named “Terrific Kids” by Noon Optimist Club of Rome
March 25, 2026
Fourth-graders Rosie Bruce and Branch Connelley were chosen to represent Darlington School as this year's "Terrific Kids" for the Noon Optimist Club of Rome. This recognition honors students who demonstrate strong character, a positive attitude, and a commitment to being their best each day.
Read More
Darlington partners with Atrium Health School-Based Virtual Therapy to expand mental health support for students
March 24, 2026
Darlington School is proud to announce a new partnership with Atrium Health School-Based Virtual Therapy, providing students with convenient, timely access to licensed mental health professionals – without ever needing to leave campus.
Read More
Parsa named National Merit Finalist
March 23, 2026
Senior Hayes Parsa, a day student from Rome, is among the 15,000 students nationwide to be named finalists in the 71st annual National Merit Scholarship Program. These academically talented high school seniors have an opportunity to continue in the competition for some 6,930 National Merit Scholarships worth nearly $26 million that will be offered this spring. 
Read More
Lim selected to participate in GHP
March 21, 2026
Junior Chaebeom Lim has been selected to participate in the mathematics category of the Governor's Honors Program.
Read More