Darlington School

2026 Purple Tie Auction Item: Travel in Style! ✈️ Bid on the ultimate vacation send-off package from FTM Travel and Revere Black Car Service! Book a qualifying vacation with Christy Shadday and enjoy:

🚘 Round-trip luxury airport transportation for up to 5 guests - $850 value
🌴 Complimentary vacation planning with FTM Travel - $400 value
🍽️ $50 to Andiamo for a pre-vacation dinner

From planning to airport drop-off, let someone else handle the details while you get ready to make memories! Don’t forget to bid before tonight at 9:45 p.m. EDT! You don’t have to be present to win- anyone can participate in our silent auction! Start bidding now: https://tinyurl.com/3w8bhfn7

Our faculty and staff have been working hard the last two weeks to get ready for the new school year. We can't wait to see you Monday, Tigers! 👋💜

Bid on an unforgettable six-night stay at The Louva Shack in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida at our Purple Tie Live Auction this Saturday! 🌊🌴

Gather your favorite people and bid on an unforgettable six-night stay at The Louva Shack in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida! Located in the popular Gulf Place area along 30A, this incredible home sleeps up to 27 guests and is just a five-minute walk from the beach. With 9 bedrooms/sleeping spaces, 18 beds, 8.5 bathrooms, a gourmet kitchen, multiple living areas, arcade games, a private pool & hot tub, and an outdoor kitchen, this is the ultimate group getaway!

Eight adult beach cruiser bikes are included, making it easy to explore everything 30A has to offer. Perfect for a multi-family vacation, friends’ getaway or family reunion, this is one auction package you won’t want to miss! Thank you to the Barnes family for donating this incredible experience. 💜🐯 All auction items here: https://tinyurl.com/3w8bhfn7

After graduating from Kennesaw State with a public relations degree this spring, Sophie Drake ('22) spent her summer as an intern with the Darlington's Communication Office. 💻 She was an instrumental part of the new website build and created many of the pages you'll see on our new site, as well as the launch video that we shared yesterday. Her next adventures include pursuing her MBA and planning her wedding. We're so thankful for Sophie's hard work! 💜

Alums, keep sharing your life updates with us at [email protected] or via direct message.

The Purple Tie Tiger Tailgate is happening this Saturday, but our online auction is LIVE NOW! 🐯 Thanks to our amazing community, there are over 100 incredible items up for bid. You do not have to be present at the event to participate! Anyone can join the fun and bid in our silent auction from wherever you are! Online bidding closes on Saturday, Aug. 15 at 9:45 PM (EDT). All proceeds support our four parent organizations.

👉 Start bidding here: https://tinyurl.com/3w8bhfn7

It's Leader Week! 🎉 Upper School student leaders have been back this week to bond and prep for the new school year. We're thankful for all the work they do for Darlington! 💜

Oceanfront Escape in El Salvador! 🌊🌴Bid on exciting packages like a 7-night stay for up to 9 guests at a private beachfront home in Playa Cangrejera! Enjoy a private pool, Pacific Ocean views, airport transportation, and unforgettable tours of a family-owned coffee plantation and El Salvador’s only rum distillery. Thank you to the Arce Family for donating this incredible experience again this year!

Don’t miss packages like this at the 2026 Purple Tie Live Auction this Saturday. 💜🐯 See everything here: https://onecau.se/_fvyvw1