The GOAL for today is …to THANK YOU! Thank you to everyone who has supported GOAL and to those who have already enrolled for GOAL in 2026! Your support will continue to directly impact students. If you haven’t enrolled yet and would like to participate, there’s still time - the deadline is December 31. Simply email ccarter@darlingtonschool.org for questions or information to share with your accountant, or simply click here to go directly to the GOAL website.
Thank you for helping us create opportunities for our students!
The 72nd Annual Christmas Tournament, sponsored by the 7 Hills Rotary Club, begins Thursday December 18.
Games will be held on the campus of Georgia Highlands Community College and Shorter University
Both the girls and boys begin their quest for the GOLD BALL, on the 18th at Georgia Highlands.
The girls will open up at 7:00PM versus Armuchee followed by the boys at 8:30PM also versus Armuchee.
Come out and enjoy some great basketball and support your TIGERS
The bracket is attached.
The National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) and Student Council officers have planned a fun Holiday Spirit Week for December 15-19.
Holiday Theme Dress:
Monday, December 15
Tiger Day
Tuesday, December 16
Tiger Day
Wednesday, December 17
Tacky Christmas: Wear tacky Christmas sweaters and fun accessories!
Thursday, December 18
Red vs Green: Wear your favorite Holiday color!
Friday, December 19
Pajama Day: Holiday-themed pajamas are encouraged. If you do not have any, please wear comfy and appropriate clothes.
School will end at 11:00 am on Friday.
There are fun games planned for each day during flagpole, and we will have a few special surprises!
The last day of school for Pre-K to 8 before the Christmas break will be Friday, December 19.
Dismissal will take place early at 11:00 a.m.
Bus will run at 11:00.
There will be no extended care on this day.
We wish everyone a safe and happy holiday season and look forward to welcoming students back on January 6, 2026.
Please note that there will be no Extended Day on Friday, December 19. School will dismiss at 11:00 a.m. on this day.
Thank you for making arrangements accordingly.
Need a day for shopping and errands before Christmas? You're in luck!
Darlington students in grades Pre-K through 5 are invited to join the Winter Break Camp on December 22. The day will be filled with sports, crafts, movies, cookie decorating, and more!
The Winter Break Camp is open to current Darlington families with students in grades Pre-K through 5. The deadline to sign up is December 19.
Register Here- darlingtonschool.campbrainregistration.com
For questions, please email Ms. Watterson, cwatterson@darlingtonschool.org
College Night for Parents of Juniors will be held on Wednesday, January 21 at 7pm in the Dodd Banquet Room. Our featured speaker is Mr. Chad Spencer, Vice President of Enrollment Management at Centre College. The program will be recorded for boarding families. While this program is geared toward our junior parents, all are welcome to attend.
Mrs. Fowee and Ms. McDermott will be leading our 3rd - 5th grade Robotics Club starting on January 8 and will run until February 19 every Tuesday and Thursday that school is in session. The club will start at 3:15 p.m. and run through 4:15 p.m.
We will be utilizing the Lego Spike Prime program and will require students to bring their iPads with them for each session. This program will be a great introduction to the program that we offer at the middle school level, which competes against other schools.
The fee of $110 will cover 13 sessions of Robotics Club. We are currently capping this club at 20 students and expect to have a waiting list. If we have already met the cap, please make sure you sign up for the waiting list.
Signup Here- darlingtonschool.campbrainregistration.com
Please note that parent pickup for Robotics Club will be at the side door of Thatcher Hall at 4:15 p.m. If your child is not picked up, he or she will be escorted to Extended Day, which does have a cost associated with it.
The Fine Arts Department would like to share the updated Art in 3D Winter Design Calendar for the events that students will be experiencing in the upcoming season. Please update your calendar with the Spring dates. Thank you for your support of the arts at Darlington.
