We hope that you and your family will join us at Light the Lake, Darlington's special night to honor and remember the lives of those affected by cancer tonight from 7 to 10 p.m.
After an evening of activities, student performances, food, and more, the night will culminate in an Honor Walk around the lake, which will be lined with beautiful luminaries decorated by students. A bagpiper will lead the Honor Walk as a member of the Darlington community reads the names of honorees who have fought or are fighting cancer aloud. If you would like to submit a loved one to be recognized, please Submit Honor Walk Names HERE. You can also email the name of your loved one to jwest@darlingtonschool.org. The form closes TODAY at noon to ensure we can have all names added to the list for this evening.
Pickup Location: 2nd Floor Student Center
Pickup Dates:
Freshmen: Monday, April 27th 9am to 2pm
Sophomores: Tuesday, April 28th 9am to 2pm
Juniors: Wednesday, April 29th 9am to 2pm
You may stop by the Student Center during the designated pickup times to receive your new device. If you are unable to make it on the date specified above, we will be available on Thursday and Friday in the student center for all remaining students.
What to bring with you
Both are required in order to receive your new device. Students who do not return their school-issued cable and adapter will be charged for the cost of the missing item.
Before you come
Please be sure to back up any important files, photos, or documents you want to keep before turning in your current device. Anything stored in your Google drive (Drive, Docs, Sheets, Google Photos, etc.) will be accessible on your new device.
Helpful resources:
Pre-K to 8 students may wear any "Light the Lake" t-shirt, past or present, Friday, April 24 with school uniform bottoms.
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
Join us for our final Tiger Pride meeting of the year on Monday, April 27 at 8:15 a.m. The meeting will be held in the Joanne G. Yancey Library at Thatcher Hall. We’re pleased to welcome Derek Fine, who will provide an overview of the school’s recent security upgrades and how Raise the Paw funding has supported these improvements.
Topics will include:
We will also discuss end-of-year events, share enrollment updates, review plans for the upcoming Purple Tie fundraiser, and vote in the new Tiger Pride Board for the 2026–2027 school year.
We hope you’ll join us as we wrap up the year and stay informed on these important campus updates.
If you are interested in playing JV or Varsity Volleyball this fall, please plan to attend tryouts on April 29 from 4:00–6:00 p.m. and April 30 from 4:00–5:00 p.m. in the Johnson Field House. Come dressed and ready to play, and be sure to bring a water bottle. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Coach Clark (sclark@darlingtonschool.org) or Coach Hannah (hzuloaga@darlingtonschool.org).
Attention students ages 15 and up: Darlington School will be hosting a 3-day blended certification course in Lifeguarding, CPR, and AED.
In-person sessions are May 1 from 4–9 PM, May 3 from 9 AM–6 PM, and May 9 from 9 AM–6 PM. Students must be strong swimmers and complete a 7-hour online course before attending.
The cost is $325, or $150 for recertification. Space is limited.
To reserve your spot, email Coach Powers at swimsafetyplus.ga@gmail.com and submit payment. The deadline to sign up is April 28.
The Eighth Grade Capstone class is sponsoring an Essentials Drive to support our local food service, “Fork, Spoon, and Plate.”
Beginning Monday, April 27, students in grades 3–8 are encouraged to bring in needed items such as:
This drive will be from Monday, April 27- Monday, May 11. Third-eighth grade students may bring their items to their advisor or homeroom.
Thank you for supporting this meaningful effort to help those in our community!
The Fine Arts Department is excited to announce our upcoming Fine Arts College Signing Day this Friday, April 24th during office hours in the DBR. At this event we will celebrate five outstanding students who have chosen to continue their artistic journeys at the collegiate level.
These seniors have demonstrated exceptional talent, dedication, and passion during their time at Darlington and we are proud to recognize their commitment to pursuing degrees related to the arts. Join us as we honor their achievements and support them as they take this next exciting step.
We hope you will join in celebrating the following students and the bright creative futures ahead of them.
Temira Bolds
Makayla Edorhe
Alexis Orirgbe
Kensie Waller
Ava Ann Woods
Please join us at the Rome City Auditorium for a celebratory Spring Concert performed by our Band and Orchestra musicians in grades 6-12! Our Instrumental Spring Concerts are on Monday, April 27 with Band performances beginning at 5:30 pm and the orchestral ensembles following. The events will include appearances by the Middle School Jazz Band, Middle School Band, Upper School Band, Combined Symphonic Band, Middle School Orchestra, and Upper School Orchestra. This cumulative event is always a fantastic demonstration of the work our instrumental students do. We invite friends and family to join us at the Rome City Auditorium on the evening of April 27. For specific call times, please check in with Mr. Harvey (dharvey@darlingtonschool.org) or Mrs. Camp (acamp@darlingtonschool.org).
On Monday, April 20, the DarFarm Plant Sale will start at 3:30 pm in the greenhouse (by the science building). It will continue from 3:30-5 each school day until we are sold out.
The varieties of plants we have are:
Tomatoes: Supersweet 100, Better Boy, and Cherokee Purple
Peppers: Jalapeno, Banana, Bell
Basil
Due to a late start and some slow initial growth, we are selling plants for reduced prices and most will be $1 per plant.
If you have any questions, please email: Mike Hudson mhudson@darlingtonschool.org
This is a reminder that all students must have an up-to-date physical on file before the first day of school in August.
Atrium Health Floyd will offer FREE physicals on April 30 at 6:00 PM in the Student Center—an easy way to complete this requirement before summer.
The physical form has four pages: two will be completed by the physician that evening, and two must be filled out and signed by a parent/guardian (and the student) beforehand. Please bring the completed forms with you. No appointment is necessary. Form is attached.
We encourage families to take advantage of this convenient, no-cost opportunity to ensure students are ready for the upcoming school year and athletics.
Please email Charly Jones cjones@darlingtonschool.org with 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.
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.
The TRI ESP Race is a special event designed to give children with disabilities the opportunity to complete a triathlon. Participants will swim in the Huffman pool, bike in the Huffman parking lot, and run on the track—all the way to the finish line!
Each participant is paired with a buddy who supports them throughout the race, and we are also in need of volunteers to help along the course.
Sunday, May 3, 2026
3:00–6:30 p.m.
TRI ESP is a FRIENDraiser for ESP, Inc. of Rome, an organization dedicated to providing transformative experiences for children and adults with disabilities. As a buddy, you’ll assist your participant throughout the race and share in an afternoon filled with joy, celebration, and the incredible accomplishment of completing a triathlon.
For questions, please contact Beth Smith at bsmith@darlingtonschool.org.
Please note: Volunteers must be at least 14 years old or accompanied by a parent.
The Fine Arts Department is excited to share the calendar for the Delight events for the spring season of the Art in 3D progamming of the year.
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.
Please see the attached schedule linked here to see when information sessions and due dates for all student organizations take place.
