Our weekend activity schedule is set! The boarding students can look forward to a variety of fun and engaging events this weekend.
Soccer Academy will host Fall Senior Day on Saturday, November 1 with FREE Chick-fil-a. Come cheer on teams who will take on Inter Atlanta MLS Next Club. U17s are undefeated across the league and will have a tough game to keep their incredible streak. The U16s team will travel to Austell, GA to play Inter Atlanta. See an Academy Soccer player for Chick-fil-a sandwich tickets.
We’re excited to announce that the Masterpiece Makers Art Club (Grades 3–5) still has a few open spots available! This after-school club isn’t just about painting—it’s an opportunity for students to explore fine art through the eyes of master artists. From swirling Van Gogh skies to bold Picasso shapes, students will experiment with a variety of materials and techniques to create their own inspired works. By the end of the session, each student will complete several beautiful projects, including two giftable holiday pieces.
To ensure our 5th graders—who will be away on their school trip in early November—can participate more fully, we’ve adjusted the schedule. We're offering one date the first week of November and added an extra meeting the week before Thanksgiving. This adjustment allows all students to enjoy more creative time together!
Updated Club Details:
Dates: November 4, 11, 13, 18, 19, and 20
Days/Times: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 3:15–4:15 p.m.
Cost: $60
If your child loves art and wants to learn how great artists see and create, this is a wonderful opportunity to explore fine art and make their own masterpieces inspired by the Masters!
Register Here- darlingtonschool.campbrainregistration.com
Enjoy a cup of coffee at the Pre-K to 8 Halloween Celebration on Friday!
The Advancement Team "Daristas" would like to thank all our parents for supporting Purple Tie and The Darlington Fund during Parents for Purple.
To show our appreciation, we will provide coffee and cider on Friday, October 31, before and during the Pre-K to 8 Halloween festivities!
Bring your favorite mug or grab a cup to go from the Advancement Team Daristas.
Hello Tiger fans! Are you ready for some Tiger Basketball?
Reserved seating and parking for the 2025-26 JV & and Varsity Boys & Girls Basketball Season in the Van Es Arena are on sale!
Seating Options:
If you have a group you’d like to sit with, please have one person purchase all seats together. Seats will be reserved under that person’s name. This ensures your group is seated together.
HOW TO RESERVE:
EMAIL your request to tbpierce10@outlook.com
Heather Hightower, Girls Basketball Team Representative
Andrea Bell, Boys Basketball Team Representative
Terri Pierce, Athletic Booster Club
Go Tigers!
NOTE: RUMPUS is excluded from this offer
Join us in celebrating Wyatt Wood as he signs his National Letter of Intent to play NCAA Lacrosse at Averett University in Virginia.
Monday, November 3
Immediately after assembly (9:45 a.m.)
In the DBR
Come congratulate, and help us celebrate, with Wyatt and his family! There will be CAKE following the signing.
All upper school students are invited to the Student Center for a special treat on Friday, October 31 during all lunch periods.
Tiger PRIDE would like to give a big thank-you to our amazing Darlington parents for supporting the Purple Tie Affair! Your generosity makes these Halloween treats possible. We appreciate all that you do for our students and school community.
Have a safe and Happy Halloween!
You’re Invited to the Pre-K to 8 Halloween Festivities on Friday, October 31!
7:30-8:00 a.m.
All students should be dropped off in Morning Carline. Following drop-off, parents attending the Pre-K to 5 Halloween Parade or the 6-8 Advisory Performances should park in the baseball parking lot.
8:30 a.m.
Pre-K to 5 Halloween Parade; The parade will be held outside around the Johnson-Drummond Amphitheater.
9:30 a.m.
6-8 Grades Halloween Advisory Performances; The performances will be held outside around the Johnson-Drummond Amphitheater.
***Students may change into Tiger Day dress after the Halloween Parade and Advisory Performances***
The deadline for new students to complete the admissions process for Pre-K and K is December 15th.
The admissions process is comprised of three steps: online application, classroom visit and evaluation, and a letter of recommendation.
Please contact Jennifer Bagby at jbagby@darlingtonschool.org if you have questions or would like to schedule your visit.
The Darlington Chapter of the National Honor Society will invite qualifying students to become new members for the 2025-2026 school year starting Friday, October 24.
To qualify for a membership invitation, students must have fulfilled the folllowing, based on the 2024-2025 school year:
Junior students who are invited to apply will receive a link to the NHS online application, which will then be evaluated by the NHS Faculty Council at Darlington Upper School. Students will be notified of the council's decision in early November with an induction ceremony to follow at a later date.
Applications must be completed and submitted online no later than 5pm on October 31, 2025.
For additional information on the NHS decision making process, the full criteria and requirements are linked below.
We’re excited to offer several fun and engaging after-school clubs for students in grades 1–5 this November! The clubs offered are Teach Me Tennis, Technology and Masterpiece Makers. Please note that some clubs overlap in schedule. Students are welcome to join more than one club, but they may occasionally have to miss a session due to conflicts.
For program details and questions, please see attached link.
For specific club questions, reach out to club leader listed.
For general questions, reach out to Chris Eberhart at ceberhart@darlingtonschool.org.
Click here to register for Teach Me Tennis
Click here to register for Technology and Masterpiece Makers Clubs
Thanksgiving Break: Information for Boarding Families
Darlington School Shuttle to Atlanta Airport
Friday, November 21, 2025, depart at 2:30 pm or 4:00 pm
Saturday, November 22, 2025, depart at 5:00 am and 9:00 am
Dorms close @ 1pm on Saturday, November 22nd
Atlanta Airport Shuttle to Darlington School
Monday, December 1, 2025: Shuttles will be provided for flights scheduled to arrive before 6:00 pm. The Student Life Office will share shuttle assignments (including departure times from the Atlanta airport) with students before departure for break.
Dorms open @ 2pm on Monday, December 1
Students who arrive early will be responsible for making their own accommodations until the dorms open.
Returning shuttle times will be sent out in the November Residential Newsletter
The Fine Arts Department is pleased to present our Discover events for the fall season, part of this year’s Art in 3D program. Events will take place across campus throughout September and October. Please see the attached calendar for dates, and watch for additional details from the teachers leading each program and ensemble.
We are excited for the Discovery that will take place this season!
Questions? Contact Kim Tunnell at ktunnell@darlingtonschool.org.
