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Boarding #SeniorSpotlight: Daelyn Lee
Upper School | Maddie Chastain,May 9, 2025
In this #SeniorSpotlight, get to know Daelyn Lee, a three-year boarding student from Korea who says, “The one thing I love [about Darlington] is that whatever I want, I can do it here. If I have some idea or something I want to try, there's so many teachers who want to help us, and I can actually implement things into the school culture and influence my community in a positive way.”
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Day #SeniorSpotlight: Jack Webb
Upper School | Maddie Chastain,May 8, 2025
In this #SeniorSpotlight, get to know Jack Webb, a first-year day student from Cincinnati, Ohio, who says Darlington has taught him to step out of his comfort zone, try new things, and not be afraid of failure.
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8th Grade Capstone Builds Skills & Community
PK-8 | Hope Jones,May 7, 2025
One of the most meaningful experiences for our eighth-grade students is the Capstone Project, which is a culminating experience that brings together everything our students have learned across their Exploratory classes and challenges them to apply their knowledge to real-world issues.
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Day #SeniorSpotlight: Kostas Pateritsas
Upper School | Maddie Chastain,May 7, 2025
In this #SeniorSpotlight, get to know Kostas Pateritsas, a 12-year day student from Rome who has enjoyed going to school with students from all over the world.
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Boarding #SeniorSpotlight: Jora Wu
Upper School | Maddie Chastain,May 6, 2025
In this #SeniorSpotlight, get to know Jora Wu, a three-year boarding student from Shanghai, China, who loves to play the piano.  
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Boarding #SeniorSpotlight: Julian Swett
Upper School | Maddie Chastain,May 5, 2025
In this #SeniorSpotlight, get to know Julian Swett, a two-year day student from Denver, Colo., who has enjoyed traveling the country with Darlington School Soccer Academy.          
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Day #SeniorSpotlight: Jace Hatcher
Upper School | Maddie Chastain,May 4, 2025
In this #SeniorSpotlight, get to know Jace Hatcher, a six-year day student from Rome who loves the diversity of the Darlington Community.   
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Boarding #SeniorSpotlight: Clara Alonso Guelbenzu
Upper School | Maddie Chastain,May 3, 2025
In this #SeniorSpotlight, get to know Clara Alonso Guelbenzu, a three-year boarding student from Madrid, Spain, who plays soccer.  
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Day #SeniorSpotlight: Joshua Butler
Upper School | Maddie Chastain,May 2, 2025
In this #SeniorSpotlight, get to know Joshua Butler, a 10-year day student from Rome who plays baseball and wants to be a neurosurgeon.  
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Our Information Systems Evolution Part 3: A New Learning Platform
Upper School | Stefan Eady,May 2, 2025
In this week's blog, we explore Toddle, our new learning management system that will transform how students and parents access assignments, grades, portfolios, and class information. Built by educators for educators, Toddle seamlessly integrates with our teaching philosophy while offering improved features for managing assignments, communicating between home and school, and even safely incorporating AI into the learning experience.
Read More
Boarding #SeniorSpotlight: Tom Yao
Upper School | Maddie Chastain,May 1, 2025
In this #SeniorSpotlight, get to know Tom Yao, a four-year boarding student from Beijing, China, who is captain of the esports team.
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Boarding #SeniorSpotlight: Keira Aardsma
Upper School | Maddie Chastain,April 30, 2025
In this #SeniorSpotlight, get to know Keira Aardsma, a first-year boarding student from Champaign, Ill., who is involved in competition and football cheerleading.
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Class of 1953 Lectureship - Dr. Jonathan Atkins
Upper School | Vicki Vincent,April 30, 2025
Dr. Jonathan Atkins, a distinguished history professor from Berry College, was the 21st speaker in the annual Class of 1953 Lectureship Series on Monday, April 28.
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Day #SeniorSpotlight: Javin Pandya
Upper School | Maddie Chastain,April 29, 2025
In this #SeniorSpotlight, get to know Javin Pandya, a 10-year day student from Rome who is a member of the robotics team and the Dar Tech Team.  
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Boarding #SeniorSpotlight: Jaeden Gordon
Upper School | Maddie Chastain,April 28, 2025
In this #SeniorSpotlight, get to know Jaeden Gordon , a three-year boarding student from The Cayman Islands who will be attending Rutgers University in the fall. 
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Day #SeniorSpotlight: Jaren Payne
Upper School | Maddie Chastain,April 27, 2025
In this #SeniorSpotlight, get to know Jaren Payne, a three-year day student from Rome who plays football and runs track. 
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From the Director of Pre-K to 8: Reflections in the Rearview, Celebrations Ahead
PK-8 | Hope Jones,April 27, 2025
Growth often takes root in quiet places: in the moments after a tough test, on the sidelines of a friendship conflict, or in the quiet courage it takes to speak up when something does not feel right. These are not moments we can plan for as parents, and they don’t always come with a neat resolution. But when we step back just a bit, they become powerful turning points.
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From the Director of Upper School: Countdown to Commencement
Upper School | Chad Woods,April 27, 2025
As we enter the final weeks of the school year, I want to thank everyone for their hard work, dedication and spirit that have defined our journey together. It’s hard to believe how quickly the year has gone by.
Read More
Boarding #SeniorSpotlight: Dasha Molodtsova
Upper School | Maddie Chastain,April 26, 2025
In this #SeniorSpotlight, get to know Dasha Molodtsova, a two-year boarding student from Russia who says attending Darlington has helped her become more self-aware, improve her English, grow wiser, and become more composed.  
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Our Information Systems Evolution Part 2: Building a Stronger Foundation
Information Technology | Stefan Eady,April 25, 2025
In this second installment of our information systems evolution, learn how Veracross will provide Darlington with a true single database solution—eliminating data inconsistencies and manual corrections across departments. Discover the key features of our new core system including consistent user experiences, enhanced communication tools, and personalized portals for all community members, plus get a preview of our implementation timeline.
Read More
Boarding #SeniorSpotlight: Daelyn Lee
Upper School | Maddie Chastain,May 9, 2025
In this #SeniorSpotlight, get to know Daelyn Lee, a three-year boarding student from Korea who says, “The one thing I love [about Darlington] is that whatever I want, I can do it here. If I have some idea or something I want to try, there's so many teachers who want to help us, and I can actually implement things into the school culture and influence my community in a positive way.”
Read More
Day #SeniorSpotlight: Jack Webb
Upper School | Maddie Chastain,May 8, 2025
In this #SeniorSpotlight, get to know Jack Webb, a first-year day student from Cincinnati, Ohio, who says Darlington has taught him to step out of his comfort zone, try new things, and not be afraid of failure.
Read More
8th Grade Capstone Builds Skills & Community
PK-8 | Hope Jones,May 7, 2025
One of the most meaningful experiences for our eighth-grade students is the Capstone Project, which is a culminating experience that brings together everything our students have learned across their Exploratory classes and challenges them to apply their knowledge to real-world issues.
Read More
Day #SeniorSpotlight: Kostas Pateritsas
Upper School | Maddie Chastain,May 7, 2025
In this #SeniorSpotlight, get to know Kostas Pateritsas, a 12-year day student from Rome who has enjoyed going to school with students from all over the world.
Read More
Boarding #SeniorSpotlight: Jora Wu
Upper School | Maddie Chastain,May 6, 2025
In this #SeniorSpotlight, get to know Jora Wu, a three-year boarding student from Shanghai, China, who loves to play the piano.  
Read More
Boarding #SeniorSpotlight: Julian Swett
Upper School | Maddie Chastain,May 5, 2025
In this #SeniorSpotlight, get to know Julian Swett, a two-year day student from Denver, Colo., who has enjoyed traveling the country with Darlington School Soccer Academy.          
Read More
Day #SeniorSpotlight: Jace Hatcher
Upper School | Maddie Chastain,May 4, 2025
In this #SeniorSpotlight, get to know Jace Hatcher, a six-year day student from Rome who loves the diversity of the Darlington Community.   
Read More
Boarding #SeniorSpotlight: Clara Alonso Guelbenzu
Upper School | Maddie Chastain,May 3, 2025
In this #SeniorSpotlight, get to know Clara Alonso Guelbenzu, a three-year boarding student from Madrid, Spain, who plays soccer.  
Read More
Day #SeniorSpotlight: Joshua Butler
Upper School | Maddie Chastain,May 2, 2025
In this #SeniorSpotlight, get to know Joshua Butler, a 10-year day student from Rome who plays baseball and wants to be a neurosurgeon.  
Read More
Our Information Systems Evolution Part 3: A New Learning Platform
Upper School | Stefan Eady,May 2, 2025
In this week's blog, we explore Toddle, our new learning management system that will transform how students and parents access assignments, grades, portfolios, and class information. Built by educators for educators, Toddle seamlessly integrates with our teaching philosophy while offering improved features for managing assignments, communicating between home and school, and even safely incorporating AI into the learning experience.
Read More
Boarding #SeniorSpotlight: Tom Yao
Upper School | Maddie Chastain,May 1, 2025
In this #SeniorSpotlight, get to know Tom Yao, a four-year boarding student from Beijing, China, who is captain of the esports team.
Read More
Boarding #SeniorSpotlight: Keira Aardsma
Upper School | Maddie Chastain,April 30, 2025
In this #SeniorSpotlight, get to know Keira Aardsma, a first-year boarding student from Champaign, Ill., who is involved in competition and football cheerleading.
Read More
Class of 1953 Lectureship - Dr. Jonathan Atkins
Upper School | Vicki Vincent,April 30, 2025
Dr. Jonathan Atkins, a distinguished history professor from Berry College, was the 21st speaker in the annual Class of 1953 Lectureship Series on Monday, April 28.
Read More
Day #SeniorSpotlight: Javin Pandya
Upper School | Maddie Chastain,April 29, 2025
In this #SeniorSpotlight, get to know Javin Pandya, a 10-year day student from Rome who is a member of the robotics team and the Dar Tech Team.  
Read More
Boarding #SeniorSpotlight: Jaeden Gordon
Upper School | Maddie Chastain,April 28, 2025
In this #SeniorSpotlight, get to know Jaeden Gordon , a three-year boarding student from The Cayman Islands who will be attending Rutgers University in the fall. 
Read More
Day #SeniorSpotlight: Jaren Payne
Upper School | Maddie Chastain,April 27, 2025
In this #SeniorSpotlight, get to know Jaren Payne, a three-year day student from Rome who plays football and runs track. 
Read More
From the Director of Pre-K to 8: Reflections in the Rearview, Celebrations Ahead
PK-8 | Hope Jones,April 27, 2025
Growth often takes root in quiet places: in the moments after a tough test, on the sidelines of a friendship conflict, or in the quiet courage it takes to speak up when something does not feel right. These are not moments we can plan for as parents, and they don’t always come with a neat resolution. But when we step back just a bit, they become powerful turning points.
Read More
From the Director of Upper School: Countdown to Commencement
Upper School | Chad Woods,April 27, 2025
As we enter the final weeks of the school year, I want to thank everyone for their hard work, dedication and spirit that have defined our journey together. It’s hard to believe how quickly the year has gone by.
Read More
Boarding #SeniorSpotlight: Dasha Molodtsova
Upper School | Maddie Chastain,April 26, 2025
In this #SeniorSpotlight, get to know Dasha Molodtsova, a two-year boarding student from Russia who says attending Darlington has helped her become more self-aware, improve her English, grow wiser, and become more composed.  
Read More
Our Information Systems Evolution Part 2: Building a Stronger Foundation
Information Technology | Stefan Eady,April 25, 2025
In this second installment of our information systems evolution, learn how Veracross will provide Darlington with a true single database solution—eliminating data inconsistencies and manual corrections across departments. Discover the key features of our new core system including consistent user experiences, enhanced communication tools, and personalized portals for all community members, plus get a preview of our implementation timeline.
Read More