If you like to tryout for the 2024 Volleyball team, please report to the Johnson Field House on Monday, April 29th by 4:00pm. Tryouts for the 2024 JV and Varsity Volleyball teams will take place from 4:00-5:30pm on April 29th and 30th. The tryouts will be conducted over two days and will be monitored by the JV and Varsity coaches. Please bring your own water and be dressed for athletics. Feel free to email Coach Clark (sclark@darlingtonschool.org) or Coach Kopp (ckopp@darlingtonschool.org) if you have any questions.
Any girl interested in playing Girls JV or Varsity Basketball next school year please meet with Coach Rush and Coach Tunnell during office hours on Wednesday, April 24 in the Dodd Banquet Room.
The AP Exam administration begins Monday, May 6-May 17.
The exam schedule and room location is attached.
Please make note that the second exam of the day will begin at 12:30 p.m., not 12:00 p.m. This will allow those that have a first exam time for lunch.
For students that utilize the Learning Center, your exams will be administered there.
The following are things to remember for exam day:
Your Darlington Varsity Baseball team will host a double header vs.The Weber School, Tuesday April 23rd, in the 1st Round of the GHSA State Playoffs.
Game time is set for 12:00PM with the second game to follow.
Tickets are $10.00. GoFan & Cash are acceptable.
The Athletic Booster club will pay for the first 100 students; you must sign in at the gate.
Your Darlington Boys Tennis Team will host Tallulah Falls in the 2nd Round of the GHSA State Tennis Playoffs on Tuesday, April 23 At 4:00 PM.
ADMISSION IS FREE!
Come out and support your Tigers.
The DarFarm's 9th Annual Spring Plant Sale continues though this week. Plants will be sold out of the greenhouse (next to the upper school science building) each week, Monday through Friday, from 3:45pm-5pm.
The sale will go until we are sold out of plants. We have a variety of sizes, so plants are anywhere from $1-5
Spring 2024 Plant Sale List:
Tomatoes:
Best Boy
Big Boy
Cherokee Purple
Yellow Pear (small fruit variety)
Super Sweet (small fruit variety)
Peppers:
Cayenne
Napoleon Sweet
Jalapeno
Georgia Flame
California Wonder
Herbs:
Sage
Basil
Cilantro
If you have any questions, please email Mike Hudson at mhudson@darlingtonschool.org
Pre-K to 8 students may earn a dress down day on Wednesday, April 24 by bringing in a dollar, on this day, to support the continued efforts to restore the town of Rolling Fork, MS. Over a year ago the community of Rolling Fork was devastated by an E-4 tornado. At that time, Darlington stepped in and raised money to help rebuild their town.
Recently, Adeline Spears shared information she learned from a summit that she attended earlier in the year on how the rebuild efforts are going. Adeline explained that it takes a lot of time and many resources to rebuild a community. Members of the community are thoughtfullly redesigning the town so the community members can become homeowners, and can install a tornado warning system in the future.
We are asking students to bring in a dollar or more on April 24 to support this effort and earn a dress down day. Mrs. Jones has encouraged students to earn their dollar through doing extra chores and helping family members.
Students will give their donations to their homeroom teacher or advisor on the 24th and wear their dress down clothes on the this same day. Together we can help those in need and let the town of Rolling Fork know that they are not forgotten.
Join us for an Upper School Tiger Pride meeting Thursday, April 25, at noon in the Yancey Suite. Lunch will be served.
Coach Frazier and Coach Watterson will be leading our 1st- 2nd-grade swimmers on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:15 pm to 4:30 pm through the fundamentals of swimming starting on April 23rd and ending on May 16th.
The fee of $96 will cover 8 practice sessions with coaches and a lifeguard (7:1 coach-to-swimmer ratio). This class will be capped at 14 kids per session.
Use this link to register- http://darlingtonschool.campbrainregistration.com
Please note that parent pickup for the Swimming Club will be at 4:30 pm at the Darlington Swimming Pool. Parents will be required to come into the Huffman and pick up their child from Coach Frazier at the pool.
As part of Darlington Schools traditions, all seniors, along with their families and friends, are invited to our Commencement brunch immediately following graduation at the Home-on-the-Hill! While we realize that many of you may already have plans for other Commencement celebrations, we hope you will join us if your plans allow.
The cost for the luncheon is $20 per person. Please make your reservation and payment by April 26th by clicking: www.darlingtonschool.org/commencementbrunch
For any inquiries or assistance, contact Tara Inman at tinman@darlingtonschool.org or by phone at 706-314-3668.
Come join the Varsity Cheerleaders for a Princess Night!
Who: Pre-K to 3rd Grade Students
When: Friday, May 3, 6-9 p.m.
Where: Thatcher Hall Commons
Cost: $50 per student
We will do hair, makeup and nails. Dinner and snacks will be served with lots of princess fun!
Online registration is now open. Click here to register. Please note, you will select "Darlington After School Program", not "Darlington Summer Programs 2024", and then select Princess Night. For planning purposes, registration will close Friday, April 26.
Email Wendy Payne with questions.
Click the link below to view the complete fine arts events calendar for the 2023-2024 school year. Note that this has been updated since the start of the year. You can save the PDF for easy access throughout the year!
1st Day School Supplies will be providing the opportunity for our parents to purchase school supplies for the 2024-2025 school year, which not only offers affordability, but convenience as well. You will be able to place your order online using our teacher supply lists.
1st Day School Supplies offers superior customer service, name brand products and competitive pricing.
The supplies will be delivered to school free of charge, and available to the students for the first day of school, for those that order before the June 30, 2024 deadline. Online ordering will not be available after that date.
Click here to order online. Families may still purchase their supplies in local stores, if they choose. Please contact Angela Pieroni apieroni@darlingtonschool.org if you have questions.
Hey there summer fun-seekers! Don't forget to 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. We don't want anyone missing out on the fun, so help us spread the word! Spots are limited for some camps, so register soon!
SATURDAY, APRIL 20, Jr/Sr Prom - Johnson Field House of Huffman Athletic Center Senior Lead Out - 8:00 p.m. (Seniors line up at 7:30 p.m., Outside Huffman Athletic Center) Parent Reception immediately following the Lead-Out; Location: Home on the Hill
THURSDAY, May 2 E.L. Wright Academic Awards Assembly – Location: Morris Chapel, 9:15 a.m. Parents will be notified in advance if their child is receiving an award.
MONDAY-FRIDAY – MAY 6 - 17 (weekdays only), AP Exams AP Exams (see online calendar for specific exam dates and times)
FRIDAY - MAY 10, Breakfast for Senior GHSA Athletes (including cheer) 7:30 a.m. - 8:15 a.m., Location: Dodd Banquet Room
FRIDAY – MAY 10, Mandatory Graduation Rehearsals Graduation Rehearsal, Darlington Campus – chapel lawn, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Exemptions announced and college information wrap-up. Attendance for all seniors at rehearsals is required.
MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY – MAY 13, 14, 15 in the Dodd Banquet Room, Senior Exams. Morning Exams - 8:15 a.m.; Afternoon Exams - 1:00 p.m. May 13 (8:15-History, 1:00-English) May 14 (8:15-Science, 1:00-World Languages) May 15 (8:15-Math/Technology, 1:00-Fine Arts)
TUESDAY, MAY 14 - Senior Picnic Location: at the home of Jaime and Barry (’83) Hurley, 9 Belle Meade Dr. SW, Rome, 5:30 p.m. Casual Dress, please bring a swimsuit and towel. Transportation provided for boarding students - meet at the student center steps at 5:10 p.m.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 15 – Senior Show Location: Morris Chapel, 6:30 p.m.
FRIDAY - MAY 17 – Honors Day Program Honors Day, Location: Morris Chapel, 1:30 p.m. Parents will be notified in advance if their child is receiving an award.
FRIDAY, MAY 17 - Baccalaureate Service & Reception Baccalaureate Service, Location: Morris Chapel, 7:00 p.m. Speaker: TBD Seniors arrive at 6:40 p.m. - line up on the Zelle patio Baccalaureate Reception hosted by US Tiger PRIDE, 8:00 p.m., McCallie-Kennedy patio (rain or shine)
SATURDAY - MAY 18 - Commencement Commencement, Darlington Campus, Chapel Lawn, 9:30 a.m. (rain location: Van Es Arena of the Huffman Athletic Center) Speaker: TBD Photographer will take group photos on the library steps beginning at 8:00 a.m . - Groups will include an entire class photo, international students, 4-year boarding, PK-12 Students, Legacy families, etc. Sound check for choir and orchestra seniors, 8:30 a.m. Location: risers behind the stage. Seniors line up at 9:00 a.m. on the pathway to Home on the Hill.
DRESS CODE FOR BOYS:
BACCALAUREATE: Blue blazer w/Darlington crest* & khaki slacks. White shirt & tie/bowtie. Socks & dark dress shoes (no sneakers)
GRADUATION: Blue blazer w/Darlington crest* & gray slacks White shirt & Darlington purple senior tie/bowtie* Socks & dark dress shoes (no sneakers)
*Visit the Darlington Bookstore to purchase crests and/or senior ties
DRESS CODE FOR GIRLS :
BACCALAUREATE: Dress OR dress slacks and blouse. Dress shoes (no sneakers).
GRADUATION: White dress OR white dress slacks and white blouse. (Off-white clothing is strongly discouraged) White or skin-tone dress shoes (no sneakers).
SATURDAY – MAY 18 – Brunch Reception for Seniors and their Guests Location: Home-on-the-Hill, immediately following Commencement. More detailed information will be sent to parents of seniors.
