Summer is a season for rest, renewal, family time, and unhurried curiosity. Our Summer Reading and Enrichment Handbook focuses on the one practice we ask of every student: reading. Everything else is framed as optional enrichment for families who want a little more guidance and structure. Explore the updated handbook to see what's required, what's recommended, and what's simply there if you want it. Most of all, enjoy your summer and return in the fall confident knowing the time was well spent!

We will celebrate our 8th-grade students with “One Final Carline” on Thursday, May 21 at 10:00 a.m.

• Parents should arrive between 9:20–9:30 a.m. and park in the baseball parking lot.
• Students will meet parents at 9:30 a.m. to decorate vehicles.
• All vehicles will line up behind the pace car (green Bronco), with staff on hand to direct traffic—please follow their directions. 

This special tradition gives families one last drive through Carline in a festive parade. Feel free to decorate your vehicles with signs, balloons, and streamers! 

Reminder: There will be no late start on Wednesday, May 20. School will begin at the regular start time.

Pre-K to 8 may enjoy Tiger Day dress for the remainder of the year. 

SAVE THE DATES – End of Year Events

Honor Roll Recognition (Grades 6–8)
Wednesday, May 20 | 8:15 a.m.
Morris Chapel

Last Day of School (Pre-K–8)
Thursday, May 21
Early dismissal at 11:00 a.m. (Pre-K–7)

8th Grade “One Final Carline”
Thursday, May 21 | 10:00 a.m.
Celebrate our 8th graders with a festive carline parade

**Note: Late Start Wednesday will not be observed on May 20.

More details will be shared as each event approaches. Please reach out with any questions.

Four Darlington Lacrosse players made All-Region for Division 1, Area 1:

Stewart Grigsby All-Region Midfielder
Tristan Leezer All-Region Attackman
Crawford Pettit All-Region Midfielder
Ty Wood All-Region Long-Stick Midfielder (LSM)

Congratulations to these young men for their contribution and representing Darlington!
 

Any rising 5th-7th grade girl interested in playing basketball next fall please contact Coach Quincy Pilgrim at qpilgrim@darlingtonschool.org or 706-346-4197 or to receive information for summer ball this June.

Camp Delightascope is a fun, half-day summer camp experience for children ages 3 to 7, and registration is NOW OPEN! Activities include story time, arts and crafts, music and movement, games, snack, and more—all designed just for our tiniest tigers. This year, camp will take place in Thatcher Hall—Session 1 will be May 25-29 and Session 2 will be June 1-5. Spots are filling up, so make sure to sign your camper up today! 

You can reach out to Jordan West, Camp Director, at jwest@darlingtonschool.org with any questions. 

To place your order, please visit the link below and complete your purchase by July 1. Kits will be delivered to the school in early August.

1st Day School Supplies

Attention rising 6th, 7th, and 8th-grade girls interested in playing middle school volleyball:

We will be holding a two-day tryout/workout on May 19 and May 20 from 3:00–4:30 PM at the Van Es Arena. All students will walk over with the coaches from Thatcher Hall. Students can be picked up from the Huffman parking lot at 4:30 PM.

Based on the current number of girls signed up, it is likely that we will need to make cuts this year. Please review the following expectations:

• 6th and 7th graders are eligible to play either middle school varsity or middle school JV.
• 8th graders are only eligible for the middle school varsity team.
• Players who wish to participate in more than one sport must notify Coach Eberhart before tryouts for approval. 
• If a student is interested in trying out but cannot attend, they must contact Coach Eberhart prior to tryouts.
• The only players eligible to try out in the fall will be new Darlington students.

Please plan to bring appropriate volleyball attire, including shoes, knee pads, and something to tie your hair back if needed.

I look forward to another great volleyball season!

For questions or to communicate availability, please contact:
ceberhart@darlingtonschool.org

Has your child outgrown his/her uniform? Are you moving schools? Graduating?  Please consider donating your students' gently-used uniforms and apparel to the Used Uniform Sale. All Darlington related clothing items are accepted including uniforms, sweatshirts, hoodies, belts, and bows! The Used Uniform Sale will be held before the new school year starts in August and all proceeds benefit Upper School & Lower School Tiger PRIDE!  

Donation bins will be available through the end of the school year and can be found in the following locations starting on Wednesday, May 6:

• Huffman Athletic Center - outside the gym 
• Thatcher Hall - at Mrs. Wendy's desk OR with Mrs. Smith in the Cottages
• Upper School - outside the School Store

Please only donate clothing items in clean, re-sellable condition. No stains, tears, etc. 

Volunteer help will be needed the week before school starts to set up, sell, and clean up. Please contact Betsy Richie (Betsyrichie@gmail.com), Erin Hight (Erindhight@gmail.com) or Mary Sawhill (Marysawhill@gmail.com) to volunteer! 

Registration for Darlington's Summer Programs is now open!  Go ahead and 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.

Current 4th-7th graders interested in playing middle school softball this fall are encouraged to attend tryouts on May 18 during PE (2:35-4) on the softball field. Any level of experience is welcome! Please bring any equipment you have (glove, cleats, bat, helmet, etc.), but if you don't have everything you can still attend and use any team equipment available. If you have any questions, please reach out to Coach Harris (aharris@darlingtonschool.org), Coach Larry (mlarry@darlingtonschool.org), or Ms. Coccia (kcoccia@darlingtonschool.org). 

Current 8th-11th graders interested in playing softball this fall are invited to attend tryouts on May 19 and 20 from 3:45-5:30 at the softball field. Any level of experience is welcome. Please bring any equipment you have (glove, cleats, helmet, bat, etc.). If you don't have everything there will be some team equipment available to use. If you have any questions please reach out to Coach Harris (aharris@darlingtonschool.org) or Coach Larry (mlarry@darlingtonschool.org.)

The Final Exam Schedule is as follows:

Monday, May 18, 8 a.m.  English

Monday, May 18,  1 p.m.  Math

Tuesday, May 19, 8 a.m.  History

Wednesday, May 20, 8 a.m.  Science

Thursday, May 21, 8 a.m.  World Language