Parents-please check your email to make sure you received a communication from Tiger Pride on voting for the Excellence in Teaching and Significant Contribution Award. If you did not receive an email check your spam folder. Email Tiger Pride if you did not receive the email. Thank you.
All GHSA Senior Athletes please make plans to attend the annual athletic senior breakfast this Friday starting at 7:30 am at the Yancey Patio.
Letter jackets will be delivered Thursday, May 6th. Pick-up will be on the Zelle Patio during all three lunch periods. The Sales Rep will also be taking orders if anyone is still interested in ordering a jacket!
Darlington Tiger Pride will be taking gently Used Uniform Donations for ELA-12 starting May 3-May 21st.
Collection bins for all uniforms will be located in the Huffman Main Foyer with tax exemption forms available through Eddie Guth AND also outside the DarShop with tax exemption forms available through Lindsay Woods.
You will have an opportunity to purchase gently used uniforms at the sale on August 13th & 14th. Times and location TBD, but posted on the school calendar once determined.
Please contact Scarlet Roberts 706-766-6652 with any questions or if you would like to volunteer with the sale in the fall.
The following students were selected to be the residential and day head prefects for the 2021-2022 school year. They are the top leaders in each house and they are charged with leading their fellow housemates by being good examples, being involved, living with integrity, and showing great care for each other and the school. We all look forward to working with them in the coming year. Congratulations!!
Cooper House Head Day Prefect: Stephanie Hughes
Cooper House Head Residential Prefect: Trinity Ziegler
Regester House Head Day Prefect: Sarah Tunnell
Regester House Head Residential Prefect: Logan Parker
Thornwood House Head Day Prefect: Emily Anne Trebus
Thornwood House Head Residential Prefect: Maria Peloggia Pinto
Moser House Head Day Prefect: Joey Kight
Moser House Head Residential Prefect: Roy Berglund
Neville House Head Day Prefect: Mason McKenzie
Neville House Head Residential Prefect: Noah Morris
Summerbell Head Day Prefect: Grant Sikes
Summerbell Head Residential Prefect: Thomas Bethel
You are Invited!
To grades 6-8 Final Assembly on Thursday, May 13 @ 8:30 a.m. in the The Huffman Athletic Center-Van Es Arena.
Come celebrate ALL of our students in grades 6-8.
All parents and grandparents are invited. Face coverings are required for all family members. Please plan to attend.
You are Invited!
To grades 3-5 Final Assembly on Thursday, May 13 @ 1:30 p.m. in the The Huffman Athletic Center-Van Es Arena.
Come celebrate ALL of our students in grades 3-5.
All parents and grandparents are invited. Face coverings are required for all family members. Please plan to attend.
You are Invited!
To the Pre-K to 2 Final Assembly on Thursday, May 13 @ 10:30 a.m. in the The Huffman Athletic Center-Van Es Arena.
Come celebrate ALL of our Pre-K to 2 students.
All parents and grandparents are invited. Face coverings are required for all family members. Please plan to attend.
For those students taking the SAT this Saturday, May 8, plan to arrive by 7:45 A.M. at the side door of Thatcher Hall. Testing will begin promptly at 8:00 A.M. Bring the following items with you:
Email Wendy Payne with questions.
Ryan Matherly, the Youth and College Pastor at Pleasant Valley North Baptist Church, has a service opportunity for any Darlington Students who would be interested in gaining service hours. Each summer PVN hosts 1 week of Camp WinShape sponsored by Chick-fil-a. They have over 250 kids on campus learning about how to help their community. They need as many High School Volunteers as they can get!
Camp is Monday - Friday / July 5th - 9th. 8am - 4pm each day.
Ages: completed 10th Grade and up.
Students who work the full week can get up to 40 volunteer hours to go towards their graduation requirement!
They do NOT have to work every day. It is up to their own preference!
They will be assisting the WinShape leaders and building relationships with the kids.
Interested students simply need to text or email Ryan saying that they are interested in volunteering this summer and he will send the correct paperwork.
Ryan Matherly
Pastor of Youth & College
Pleasant Valley North Baptist Church
Cell: 404.317.5051
The Floyd County Board of Education WILL offer Drivers Education this summer in June. Students may now choose week 1 only (June 3 - 8) 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 Denise Evans in the Student Life Office if you have any questions.
We cordially invite you to join us on this special evening for the Eighth-Grade Moving Up Ceremony.
Thursday, May 13 at 6:30 p.m. at Thatcher Hall - Johnson-Drummond Amphitheater
There will be a brief reception following in the David Morgan Pavilion.
Face coverings are optional as this is an outdoor event.
*Save the Date - “One Final Carline” on Friday, May 21 at 10 a.m.
More detailed information will be communicated closer to the event.
There are a number of great summer camps avaliable at Darlington and registration is open now!
Visit www.darlingtonschool.org/summer to see the full list of camps and register online!
At the semester's end, we conduct an inventory of our library resources. For this reason, the following items you have checked out ARE DUE NO LATER THAN 3:30 PM ON FRIDAY, May 7th.
Any books or DVDs returned after this time, will be considered lost, and you will be charged the replacement cost of the book AND a $10 processing fee.
Please avoid these fees by marking your calendar now and returning your checked out materials on time.
SENIOR EVENTS FOR CLASS OF 2021
SATURDAY, APRIL 17, Jr/Sr Prom - Morgan Pavillion, Thatcher Hall
Senior Lead Out - 8:00 p.m. (Seniors line up at 7:30 p.m., Johnson-Drummond Amphitheatre)
Parent Reception immediately following the Lead-Out, Location: French House lawn, hosted by Mr. Sam Moss ‘63
THURSDAY, April 29
E.L. Wright Academic Awards Assembly – Location: Morris Chapel, 9:15 a.m.
MONDAY-FRIDAY – MAY 3 - 14 (weekdays only), AP Exams
AP Exams (see online calendar for specific exam dates and times)
FRIDAY - MAY 7, Breakfast for Senior GHSA Athletes (including cheer)
7:30 a.m. - 8:15 a.m., Location: Yancey Patio at Huffman Center
FRIDAY – MAY 7, 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 10, 11, 12 in the Dodd Banquet Room, Senior Exams
Morning Exams - 8:15 a.m.; Afternoon Exams - 1:00 p.m.
May 10 (8:15-History, 1:00-English)
May 11 (8:15-Science, 1:00-World Languages)
May 12 (8:15-Math/Technology, 1:00-Fine Arts)
TUESDAY, MAY 11 - Senior Picnic
5:30 p.m.
Location: Pavilion at North River Farm, N. River Road NE, Rome
Casual Dress, those who wish to participate in water activities, bring a towel.
Transportation provided for boarding students - meet at library steps at 5:10 p.m.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 12 – Senior Show
Location: The Cove (rain location: Morgan Pavillion), 6:30 p.m.
FRIDAY - MAY 14 – Honors Day Program
Honors Day, Location Van Es Arena of the Huffman Athletic Center, 1:30 p.m.
FRIDAY, MAY 14 - Baccalaureate Service - Reception
Baccalaureate Service, Location: Van Es Arena of the Huffman Athletic Center, 7:00 p.m.
Speaker: Mike Hudson ‘94, LD ‘18
Seniors arrive at 6:40 p.m. - line up in the Johnson Field House
Baccalaureate Reception hosted by US Tiger PRIDE, 8:00 p.m., Yancey Patio (rain or shine)
SATURDAY - MAY 15 - Commencement
Commencement, Darlington Campus, Chapel Lawn, 9:30 a.m. (rain location: Van Es Arena of the Huffman Athletic Center)
Speaker: Whit Whitaker ‘77, LD ‘15
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.
Seniors line up at 9:00 a.m. on the pathway to Home on the Hill.
DRESS CODE FOR BACCALAUREATE AND GRADUATION
BOYS:
BACCALAUREATE: Blue Blazer w/Darlington Crest/Khaki Slacks
White Shirt/Tie/Bowtie
Socks/Dark Shoes
GRADUATION: Blue Blazer w/Darlington Crest/Gray Slacks *
White Shirt/Darlington new Purple Senior Tie or Bowtie *
Socks/Dark Shoes
* Visit the Darlington Bookstore to purchase crests and/or senior ties
GIRLS:
BACCALAUREATE: Church Dress
GRADUATION: White Dress, white or nude shoes
(off-white dresses strongly discouraged)
SATURDAY – MAY 15 – Boarding Student Brunch Reception
Brunch reception for senior boarding students, their families, and their guests, Location: Home on the Hill, immediately following Commencement.
More information will be sent via email to boarding families of seniors in late April.
As spring sports are finishing up, we are now preparing for the 2021-2022 sports seasons at the middle school. If you are entering grades 6-8, please look through the information below in regards to tryouts and summer workouts.
For some teams, if you don’t sign up now, you will not have an opportunity to play in the fall because we start that season during the summer. Please reach out to the individual coach for more information.
Girls’ Volleyball - We will have girls volleyball workouts April 28-29 from 2:35 to 4:30 p.m. in the Johnson Field House. Current middle school girls will practice during that P.E. period and current fifth-graders interested in playing will be escorted to the gym at 3:15 p.m. All volleyball players can be picked up at the Huffman Athletic Center at 4:30 p.m. Current students must attend if planning on playing volleyball next fall. Volleyball practices will start on Aug. 5 (before school starts), so make sure you contact Coach Eberhart at ceberhart@darlingtonschool.org if you are interested in playing.
Boys’ Basketball - We will have spring basketball workouts for current middle school students April 26-30 from 2:35 to p.m. All basketball players can be picked up at the Huffman Center at 4 p.m. If your child is interested in playing middle school basketball next year, please email Coach West at nwest@darlingtonschool.org for more information.
Cheerleading - We will be hosting a cheerleading clinic May 11-13 from 2:35 to 4 p.m. Current fifth-graders will be permitted to attend starting at 3:15 p.m. Current students must attend in order to cheer next year. The cheerleading practices will be held before school starts. Email Coach Rogers at progers@darlingtonschool.org for more information.
Football - Coach Guth will have spring football workouts starting May 3. More information will be coming soon. Email Coach Guth at eguth@darlingtonschool.org with any questions.
Softball - Please email Coach Rush if you are interested in playing softball next year. Our softball season will start before school officially starts, so we need to know now. Email Coach Rush at srush@darlingtonschool.org for more information or to sign up.
Other sports are coming soon... Please check back!
Just a few reminders before the start of the AP Exam administration. Administration 1 begins on Monday, May 3 and ends on Monday, May 17.
For those students taking the in-person, pen and paper AP exams (session 1), I am attaching the 2021 schedule and room location for your reference.
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 food and a restroom break.
Students please log in to your College Board account and check to make sure your administration (1,2 or 3) is listed correctly. Email Wendy Payne, if not.
Students that utilize the learning center, you will take your exams in the learning center.
I have linked the following for students taking exams in session 2 and 3 Review the full exam schedule for all administrations.
The following are things you need to remember for exam day:
