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Musical Theater Camp

Summer Camp | July 07, 2025

Get ready to take the stage! Darlington's Musical Theater Camp is open to boys and girls entering grades 3-8 who want to explore their creative side.

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Delightascope - Session 2

Summer Camp | July 07, 2025

A 45-year-old tradition here in Rome and Floyd County, Camp Delightascope is a half-day summer camp experience designed specifically for the unique needs and interests of children ages 3-7.

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Camp Delightascope Summer of Fun

Galleries | July 07, 2025

In the first session, Delightascope campers dove into exciting arts and crafts projects, using their imagination to create everything from colorful paintings to fun handmade treasures. Along the way, meeting new friends through games, group activities, and story time. Campers...

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Darlington welcomes new faculty and staff, recognizes those with new roles

News | July 01, 2025

Darlington is pleased to welcome the following new faculty and staff members for the 2025-2026 school year and recognize those who will move into new roles.

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Delightascope - Session 1

Summer Camp | June 30, 2025

A 45-year-old tradition in Rome and Floyd County, Camp Delightascope is a half-day summer camp experience designed specifically for the unique needs and interests of children ages 3-7.

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Join us at the Purple Tie Tiger Tailgate on Aug. 16

Blogs | June 26, 2025

Kick off the 2025-2026 school year and celebrate "Darlington Favorite Things" at the Purple Tie Tiger Tailgate on Saturday, Aug. 16, at 6:30 p.m. in the Huffman Athletic Center.

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Upper School Parent and Student Handbook 2025-2026: After-School Requirement

Books | June 24, 2025

Each student in grades 9, 10, and 11 is required to participate in Darlington’s athletic and/or fine arts programs. Students who participate in the school’s year-round athletic academies or Arts Academy already meet this commitment. Students not involved in the...

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Upper School Parent and Student Handbook 2025-2026: Substance Abuse Policy

Books | June 24, 2025

Drugs and Alcohol One of the most difficult and dangerous social pressures our students face each year is that of alcohol and drug use. This is not a new issue to our community or our families; however, each year, we renew our pledge to do everything in our power to comm

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Upper School Parent and Student Handbook 2025-2026: Tiger PRIDE

Books | June 24, 2025

Tiger PRIDE Tiger PRIDE (Parents Rallying in the Interest of Darlington Education) supports teachers and administrators in providing the best possible education and enrichment experiences for Darlington students. Your involvement in the school is the best way to ap

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Upper School Parent and Student Handbook 2025-2026: Booster Clubs

Books | June 24, 2025

Athletic Booster Club The Athletic Booster Club supports Darlington’s interscholastic athletic program by fundraising and volunteering. Club involvement helps provide quality facilities and equipment for Darlington’s varsity, junior varsity, Middle

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Upper School Parent and Student Handbook 2025-2026: Campus Map

Books | June 24, 2025

Darlington campus covers 500 acres, including woodlands and a small lake, around which is grouped most of its buildings. Please visit our website for a detailed campus map and tour.

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Upper School Parent and Student Handbook 2025-2026: Attendance

Books | June 24, 2025

Students are responsible for attending all school commitments, including classes, assemblies, chapel services, class meetings, advisor meetings, and after-school activities, as well as other interscholastic obligations such as required participation in sports and fine arts...

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Upper School Parent and Student Handbook 2025-2026: Director’s Welcome

Books | June 24, 2025

Chad Woods Director of Upper School Darlington’s Upper School faculty, staff, and administrators encourage each student to be a confident contributor to their Darlington experience and to value and ta

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Upper School Parent and Student Handbook 2025-2026: Parent Involvement and Support

Books | June 24, 2025

The Darlington Community is fortunate to have wonderful parents from all over the world. We encourage parent involvement in many areas; however, there are three key ways to support the school: Tiger PRIDE

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Upper School Parent and Student Handbook 2025-2026: Principles of Good Practice

Books | June 24, 2025

Darlington School seeks students from all ethnic, cultural, racial, and religious backgrounds who can benefit from a challenging academic program and make positive contributions to our school community. Students are admitted on the basis of school records, academic testing...

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Upper School Parent and Student Handbook 2025-2026: Administrative Team

Books | June 24, 2025

L. Brent Bell, Head of School B.A., University of Richmond; M.S., Virginia Commonwealth University Stefan Eady, Assistant Head of School for Academic Affairs A.A., Young H

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Upper School Parent and Student Handbook 2025-2026: Mission, Motto and Philosophy

Books | June 24, 2025

Mission Statement To empower students to learn with passion, act with integrity, and serve with respect. School Motto Wisdom more than Knowledge; Service beyond Self; Honor above Everything Statement of

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Upper School Parent and Student Handbook 2025-2026: Welcome to Darlington School

Books | June 24, 2025

Who We Are Darlington is a preparatory school that offers day and boarding students personalized academic and extracurricular explorations that help them discover their place in the global community and graduate with the confidence, connections, and compassion they nee

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Upper School Curriculum Guide 2025-2026: Requirements for Honor Societies

Books | June 23, 2025

The Cum Laude Society Membership in the Cum Laude Society is the highest academic honor Darlington can bestow upon a group of students. Election is highly selective. In order to be eligible for consideration, a student must have an A(93) for all four years; must

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Upper School Curriculum Guide 2025-2026: STEM Electives

Books | June 23, 2025

While a STEM credit is not necessary for graduation from Darlington, we have offerings for those students who are interested in this ever-changing field. Some of the courses cross disciplines and are listed in the math, science, and fine art department course descriptions. Here...

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Musical Theater Camp

Summer Camp | July 07, 2025

Get ready to take the stage! Darlington's Musical Theater Camp is open to boys and girls entering grades 3-8 who want to explore their creative side.

Delightascope - Session 2

Summer Camp | July 07, 2025

A 45-year-old tradition here in Rome and Floyd County, Camp Delightascope is a half-day summer camp experience designed specifically for the unique needs and interests of children ages 3-7.

Camp Delightascope Summer of Fun

Galleries | July 07, 2025

In the first session, Delightascope campers dove into exciting arts and crafts projects, using their imagination to create everything from colorful paintings to fun handmade treasures. Along the way, meeting new friends through games, group activities, and story time. Campers...

Darlington welcomes new faculty and staff, recognizes those with new roles

News | July 01, 2025

Darlington is pleased to welcome the following new faculty and staff members for the 2025-2026 school year and recognize those who will move into new roles.

Delightascope - Session 1

Summer Camp | June 30, 2025

A 45-year-old tradition in Rome and Floyd County, Camp Delightascope is a half-day summer camp experience designed specifically for the unique needs and interests of children ages 3-7.

Join us at the Purple Tie Tiger Tailgate on Aug. 16

Blogs | June 26, 2025

Kick off the 2025-2026 school year and celebrate "Darlington Favorite Things" at the Purple Tie Tiger Tailgate on Saturday, Aug. 16, at 6:30 p.m. in the Huffman Athletic Center.

Upper School Parent and Student Handbook 2025-2026: After-School Requirement

Books | June 24, 2025

Each student in grades 9, 10, and 11 is required to participate in Darlington’s athletic and/or fine arts programs. Students who participate in the school’s year-round athletic academies or Arts Academy already meet this commitment. Students not involved in the...

Upper School Parent and Student Handbook 2025-2026: Substance Abuse Policy

Books | June 24, 2025

Drugs and Alcohol One of the most difficult and dangerous social pressures our students face each year is that of alcohol and drug use. This is not a new issue to our community or our families; however, each year, we renew our pledge to do everything in our power to comm

Upper School Parent and Student Handbook 2025-2026: Tiger PRIDE

Books | June 24, 2025

Tiger PRIDE Tiger PRIDE (Parents Rallying in the Interest of Darlington Education) supports teachers and administrators in providing the best possible education and enrichment experiences for Darlington students. Your involvement in the school is the best way to ap

Upper School Parent and Student Handbook 2025-2026: Booster Clubs

Books | June 24, 2025

Athletic Booster Club The Athletic Booster Club supports Darlington’s interscholastic athletic program by fundraising and volunteering. Club involvement helps provide quality facilities and equipment for Darlington’s varsity, junior varsity, Middle

Upper School Parent and Student Handbook 2025-2026: Campus Map

Books | June 24, 2025

Darlington campus covers 500 acres, including woodlands and a small lake, around which is grouped most of its buildings. Please visit our website for a detailed campus map and tour.

Upper School Parent and Student Handbook 2025-2026: Attendance

Books | June 24, 2025

Students are responsible for attending all school commitments, including classes, assemblies, chapel services, class meetings, advisor meetings, and after-school activities, as well as other interscholastic obligations such as required participation in sports and fine arts...

Upper School Parent and Student Handbook 2025-2026: Director’s Welcome

Books | June 24, 2025

Chad Woods Director of Upper School Darlington’s Upper School faculty, staff, and administrators encourage each student to be a confident contributor to their Darlington experience and to value and ta

Upper School Parent and Student Handbook 2025-2026: Parent Involvement and Support

Books | June 24, 2025

The Darlington Community is fortunate to have wonderful parents from all over the world. We encourage parent involvement in many areas; however, there are three key ways to support the school: Tiger PRIDE

Upper School Parent and Student Handbook 2025-2026: Principles of Good Practice

Books | June 24, 2025

Darlington School seeks students from all ethnic, cultural, racial, and religious backgrounds who can benefit from a challenging academic program and make positive contributions to our school community. Students are admitted on the basis of school records, academic testing...

Upper School Parent and Student Handbook 2025-2026: Administrative Team

Books | June 24, 2025

L. Brent Bell, Head of School B.A., University of Richmond; M.S., Virginia Commonwealth University Stefan Eady, Assistant Head of School for Academic Affairs A.A., Young H

Upper School Parent and Student Handbook 2025-2026: Mission, Motto and Philosophy

Books | June 24, 2025

Mission Statement To empower students to learn with passion, act with integrity, and serve with respect. School Motto Wisdom more than Knowledge; Service beyond Self; Honor above Everything Statement of

Upper School Parent and Student Handbook 2025-2026: Welcome to Darlington School

Books | June 24, 2025

Who We Are Darlington is a preparatory school that offers day and boarding students personalized academic and extracurricular explorations that help them discover their place in the global community and graduate with the confidence, connections, and compassion they nee

Upper School Curriculum Guide 2025-2026: Requirements for Honor Societies

Books | June 23, 2025

The Cum Laude Society Membership in the Cum Laude Society is the highest academic honor Darlington can bestow upon a group of students. Election is highly selective. In order to be eligible for consideration, a student must have an A(93) for all four years; must

Upper School Curriculum Guide 2025-2026: STEM Electives

Books | June 23, 2025

While a STEM credit is not necessary for graduation from Darlington, we have offerings for those students who are interested in this ever-changing field. Some of the courses cross disciplines and are listed in the math, science, and fine art department course descriptions. Here...

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