SAVE THE DATES – End of Year Events
Final Assemblies
Thursday, May 14 | Van Es Arena, Huffman Athletic Center
8th Grade Moving-Up Ceremony
Thursday, May 14 | 6:30 p.m.
Johnson-Drummond Amphitheater at Thatcher Hall
Reception to follow
Field Day
Friday, May 15
Early dismissal at noon following picnic lunch
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.
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:
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:
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!
Senior Exam Exemption Requirements
To be eligible for an exam exemption, you must meet all of the following criteria:
Senior Exam Schedule
All exams will take place in the DBR unless your teacher provides different instructions.
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
Drivers needing handicap parking spaces at Commencement should proceed through the gate with DMV-issued handicap placards displayed or handicap plates on the vehicle. Handicap spaces will be available in front of the McCallie-Kennedy Student Center, but parking is limited.
Guests may also drop off those with mobility issues at the sidewalk below the Student Center. Drivers may then park their cars at the Huffman Athletic Center and take the shuttle back to campus to join their party. Parking is also available at the Baseball Field Complex.
This year, we will again offer a handicap seating area. The handicap seating will be on the patio under the Mary Clair McCallie Greenblatt memorial tree (the round patio at the crest of the hill). This area will be roped off for use by those with mobility issues. This location has easy access to the parking area, and is all concrete surface which is easier on walkers and wheelchairs than grass. There will be some chairs available for a caretaker to sit in this area as well, though space is limited and will not be enough for entire families to sit together.
Please join the Soccer Academy for our annual college signing ceremony on Friday, May 15, at 12:00 p.m. in the DBR, held prior to Graduation.
As many of our players are residential students, hosting this event the day before Commencement—on Honors Day—gives senior families the opportunity to be present and celebrate this special milestone with us.
Attached you will find the Senior Events Schedule and Baccalaureate/Graduation Dress Code for the Class of 2026.
Please review both documents and mark your calendars for these important upcoming events. More details will be shared as dates approach.
