Key Dates & Times: Thanksgiving Break
Key Dates & Times: December Break
To kick off the new wrestling season, we will hold a brief parent meeting for Middle School and High School wrestling parents on Thursday, November 6. We ask that at least one parent per wrestler attend if possible.
Middle School Team Meeting: 4:15 p.m. in the Wrestling Room
High School Team Meeting: 5:15 p.m.
We’ll review program expectations, competition schedules, and practice details. This will also be a great opportunity to meet the coaches and for us to get to know you. The meeting will last about 10–15 minutes.
Coach Edwards contact info; gedwards@darlingtonschool.org or 706.266.3102.
Ready to get “goosed”?
The Library is launching a fun new reading challenge for our Pre-K– to 2 students: Duck, Duck, Goose!
Just fill in a duck for every book read — that includes books read to students at home or in class! When a student has read 15 books, they’ll earn a special prize: their very own rubber ducky! Students can even complete the challenge more than once to earn multiple ducks. If 10 or more students in a class finish the challenge, their teacher will win a special Goose Trophy!
This program will run through December 12. If you have any questions, please feel free to email Mary Kate Fowee at mfowee@darlingtonschool.org.
Thank you for your support & Happy Reading!
3rd Ascent will be on campus to take Class Ring and Jacket orders on Tuesday, November 11 from 11:30 a.m.-1:20 p.m. They will be set up on the Zelle Patio, with a rain location inside the Student Center. See attached flyer for further details
Parents, please join us for our second Upper School Tiger PRIDE meeting of the year on Thursday, November 6, at 12:00 p.m. (EST) in the Yancey Suite at the Huffman Athletic Center. Lunch will be provided.
We’ll hear from several guest speakers with updates on recent and upcoming events, including the college guidance process and RUMPUS. If you’re new to the Upper School, RUMPUS is a weekend-long Darlington tradition in January, and it will soon be all your student talks about—so come learn about it with us!
This meeting is one of the best ways to stay “in the know” about what’s happening on campus and how to get involved. If you have questions, please contact Jessica Dunn, President, Upper School Tiger PRIDE, at mrsjdunn@gmail.com.
All Upper School parents are welcome, and we look forward to seeing you! A virtual link is available below and on the school calendar for those who can’t attend in person.
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/hfk-koeq-wgj
This year’s Backpack Buddies Food Drive is more important than ever. The program provides weekend meals for over 2,000 children in Floyd, Polk, Gordon, Chattooga, and Bartow Counties who face food insecurity.
Due to funding delays, the food bank will run out of supplies by December. Our Service Committee hopes to restock the shelves for January. Our goal: 2,000 food items between November 3–14.
What to Bring:
Pre-K & Kindergarten: instant oatmeal packets, small cereal boxes or cups, Pop-Tarts
1st & 2nd Grade: applesauce and fruit cups
3rd–8th Grade: kid-friendly canned meals (soup, ravioli, SpaghettiOs), macaroni & cheese, or ramen noodles
Every item makes a difference—thank you for helping feed children in our community!
We’re excited to announce that the Masterpiece Makers Art Club (Grades 3–5) still has a few open spots available! This after-school club isn’t just about painting—it’s an opportunity for students to explore fine art through the eyes of master artists. From swirling Van Gogh skies to bold Picasso shapes, students will experiment with a variety of materials and techniques to create their own inspired works. By the end of the session, each student will complete several beautiful projects, including two giftable holiday pieces.
To ensure our 5th graders—who will be away on their school trip in early November—can participate more fully, we’ve adjusted the schedule. We're offering one date the first week of November and added an extra meeting the week before Thanksgiving. This adjustment allows all students to enjoy more creative time together!
Updated Club Details:
Dates: November 4, 11, 13, 18, 19, and 20
Days/Times: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 3:15–4:15 p.m.
Cost: $60
If your child loves art and wants to learn how great artists see and create, this is a wonderful opportunity to explore fine art and make their own masterpieces inspired by the Masters!
Register Here- darlingtonschool.campbrainregistration.com
