Late Start Wednesday will not be observed during the final week of school. Wednesday, May 22, will be a regular start time.
Honor Roll Recognition (grades 6-8) - Students will be recognized with Certificates of Academic Excellence during the final week of school on Wednesday, May 22 in the Morris Chapel at 8:15 a.m. Certificates for the Headmaster’s List and Director’s List will be mailed home at the close of the semester.
Last Day of School for Pre-K to 8 will be on Thursday, May 23. Early Dismissal will begin at 11 a.m. for all students in Pre-K to seventh grade. Eighth grade will have a special dismissal. No extended care on this day.
8th Grade Dismissal- “One Final Carline” - In order to recognize and celebrate our 8th-grade class, we will be hosting “One Final Carline” for our 8th-grade students and their families on Thursday, May 23 at 10 a.m. on the last day of school. This will be an opportunity for our 8th-grade families to gather and drive through “carline” for one last time in a celebratory parade. Parents and students may decorate vehicles with signs, streamers, balloons, and any other festive decorations. Our Pre-K to 7 students and faculty will gather around Thatcher Hall sidewalk to celebrate and honor our 8th-grade class.
The Floyd County Board of Education will offer Drivers Education this summer for the first two weeks in June. Students may choose week 1 or week 2. Attached is the information letter and registration form. Please read the information letter carefully. If you are interested in taking the class, please bring your completed registration form and check (or cash) made out to FCBOE to the Student Life Office. Please contact your name in the Student Life Office if you have any questions.
It has been requested that if at all possible, everyone pay for the classes online at https://www.floydboe.net/domain/2059.
For questions please contact,
Floyd County Schools, GA
600 Riverside Parkway NE
Rome, GA 30161
706-234-1031
As we approach the end of the year, parents still have the opportunity to purchase school and athletic pictures for this year! You can purchase prints, items, or a digital file if you would like.
Click HERE to view the purchase page.
The DarShop will have a clearance sale on Tuesday, May 21 and Wednesday, May 22. Hours will be 9:30-12 and 1-4. Come shop markdowns!
2024 Barnstormer Baseball Tour is coming to Rome. They will be offering a free 1-hour baseball clinic in Rome on June 7th for boys and girls ages 8-10. See the attachment for more information and to sign up.
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.
USED UNIFORM DONATIONS
Has your child outgrown his/her uniform? Are you moving schools? Graduating? Please consider donating your students' gently-used uniforms to the Used Uniform Sale! The sale is held before the school year starts and all proceeds benefit Upper School & Lower School Tiger Pride!
Donation bins will be available through the end of the school year (5/23/24) and can be found in the following locations:
Huffman - outside Coach Guth's office
Lower School - at Mrs. Wendy's desk OR with Mrs. Smith in the Cottages
Upper School - outside the School Store
Please only uniforms in re-sellable condition, please! No stains, tears, etc.
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-English, 1:30-World Language) May 14 (8:15-History, 1:30-Science) May 15 (8:15-Math/Technology, 1:30-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.
