The Education Records Bureau’s Writing Assessment (WrAP) will be given in the fourth, sixth, and eighth grades on Monday, April 13, and Tuesday, April 14. Testing will begin both days at the start of school and last for one full hour. Please avoid planned absences on the test days.
Senior girls,
If you are interested in joining a sorority in college, please come to the McCallie-Kennedy conference room (upstairs) during club period (1:20 pm) on Thursday, April 9th. Our guest speaker, Hanna Jon Lewis '16, was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma at UGA. She will explain the recruitment process (aka "rush") and answer any questions you may have.
Prom is coming up quickly on Saturday, April 18! This is a reminder to place your orders for tickets and t-shirts through the links found on both the Parent and Student Veracross portals.
Please note: T-shirt orders close at NOON on Friday, April 10. We will not be able to accommodate additional orders after that date and time. Tickets will remain on sale through April 17. Also note that seniors have already been gifted a Prom t-shirt by the Prom Committee.
Non-Darlington Prom guest forms are due to Mrs. Cornwell on Friday, April 10. The forms can be found on the column next to her desk in the Student Center.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Tara Inman, dean of community life, at tinman@darlingtonschool.org.
Join us as we celebrate Henry Ledbetter signing to play baseball at The College of Wooster! We'd love for you to be part of this special moment as we cheer him on and celebrate his hard work and dedication.
Where: Dodd Banquet Room
When: Friday, April 10 @ 9:45 AM
We hope to see you there as we recognize Henry and this incredible achievement!
SIGN-UP TO VOLUNTEER AT BIG HOOPS 2026!
Big Hoops, which will take place April 10 at 6 p.m. at Darlington School, is ESP Rome's largest fundraising event, solely focused on celebrating participants and subsidizing their costs to attend programs. It all happens on one night as the community rallies around two new teams: Generation vs. Generation. Each team is comprised of community members across all of Rome to support ESP's mission to create transformative experiences for people of ALL abilities.
There are multiple time slots and shifts for this event, and you can click here to sign up.
*Volunteers must be over 14 years old*
Registration for Darlington's Summer Programs is now open! Go ahead and 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.
The TRI ESP Race is a special event designed to give children with disabilities the opportunity to complete a triathlon. Participants will swim in the Huffman pool, bike in the Huffman parking lot, and run on the track—all the way to the finish line!
Each participant is paired with a buddy who supports them throughout the race, and we are also in need of volunteers to help along the course.
Sunday, May 3, 2026
3:00–6:30 p.m.
TRI ESP is a FRIENDraiser for ESP, Inc. of Rome, an organization dedicated to providing transformative experiences for children and adults with disabilities. As a buddy, you’ll assist your participant throughout the race and share in an afternoon filled with joy, celebration, and the incredible accomplishment of completing a triathlon.
For questions, please contact Beth Smith at bsmith@darlingtonschool.org.
Please note: Volunteers must be at least 14 years old or accompanied by a parent.
Camp Delightascope is a fun, half-day summer camp experience for children ages 3 to 7, and registration is NOW OPEN! Activities include story time, arts and crafts, music and movement, games, snack, and more—all designed just for our tiniest tigers. This year, camp will take place in Thatcher Hall—Session 1 will be May 25-29 and Session 2 will be June 1-5. Spots are filling up, so make sure to sign your camper up today!
You can reach out to Jordan West, Camp Director, at jwest@darlingtonschool.org with any questions.
Prom 2026 will be held on Saturday, April 18 from 8:30–10:30 p.m. in the Johnson Fieldhouse. Our theme this year is Arabian Nights, and it's already shaping up to be a magical evening!
For All Attendees:
For Seniors:
Please feel free to contact Tara Inman, dean of community life, with questions: tinman@darlingtonschool.org.
The Fine Arts Department is excited to share the calendar for the Delight events for the spring season of the Art in 3D progamming of the year.
Attached you will find the Senior Events Schedule and Baccalaureate/Graduation Dress Code for the Class of 2026.
Please review both documents and mark your calendars for these important upcoming events. More details will be shared as dates approach.
Please see the attached schedule linked here to see when information sessions and due dates for all student organizations take place.
