Spartanburg School District 7

09/05/2026

We saw loads of garnet and orange (of course), and also lots of Carolina blue, LSU purple and gold, Georgia red, Coastal Carolina teal, Wofford black and gold, Duke blue, Tennessee orange, SC State garnet and blue, USC Upstate green, SMC blue, Wake Forest gold and black, and MORE! There are many pathways that lead to bright futures for our students, and whatever they dream, our mission is to help them get there.

College Colors Day 2026 was great fun in every D7 school - just look at all these smiles and the endless possibilities! Thank you to our school administrators, teachers and staff, and our PTOs for making the day truly special.

MISSION ACCEPTED!

09/04/2026

Let’s GOOOO! 🏈🏈🏈

09/03/2026

TOMORROW (Friday) is National College Colors Day - all D7 students, teachers and staff wear your favorite college shirts, jerseys, or colors! 🎉

This special day is all about celebrating pride, traditions, and excitement while sparking meaningful conversations about college and career aspirations. With our first home football game happening this week, it s also a fantastic way to fuel enthusiasm for football season!

As we live out our mission to Inspire and Equip, College Colors Day is the perfect opportunity to inspire our students and brighten our community with school spirit.

Mission Accepted!

09/03/2026

Watch the THREE live interview segments featuring our very own Payten Shell '27, Spartanburg High School student body president and president of the South Carolina Association of Student Councils, and SHS teacher Kiley Painter on Fox Carolina News Wednesday morning!

Payten is an outstanding leader and role model for our students. During her interviews, she highlighted one of SHS Student Council’s exciting new initiatives: hosting a "block party" at SHS for Carver Middle School and McCracken Middle School students and families following their annual rival football game at Viking Stadium this fall. The goal is to help bridge the transition from middle to high school by creating a welcoming, connected environment for students and families before they officially become part of the SHS community.

This year also marks a special milestone: It has been 30 years since a SHS student served as president of our state organization. The last Viking to hold that title was current District 7 School Board member Griffin Littlejohn Lynch. And in a true full-circle moment, Mrs. Lynch will introduce Payten at the statewide rally hosted at SHS this coming spring!

D7 is deeply dedicated to investing in the next generation of leaders. We are proud to see our students step up to lead — and equally proud when our alumni return to Spartanburg to lead, serve, and reinvest in future generations of students.

Through-and-through, our commitment is to inspire and equip students for lives of leadership and service as world citizens.

MISSION ACCEPTED!

A new school year brings new goals, but for one Spartanburg High School student, it also means fulfilling promises made on the campaign trail.

09/02/2026

🏈 KNOW BEFORE YOU GO | VIKING STADIUM 🏈

It’s GAME TIME, Viking Nation!

The wait is over! Spartanburg Vikings Football returns to Viking Stadium THIS FRIDAY, September 4, as the Vikings take on Dutch Fork! Kickoff is at 7:30 p.m.

Before you head to the stadium, take a minute to review these important game day reminders:
🎟️ ONLINE TICKETS: $9 (includes processing fee)
Online sales end at 8:30 p.m. or when tickets sell out.
Purchase tickets here (https://www.hubcitylocker.com/vikings)

🎟️ AT THE GATE: $10 — cash or credit card
Children 5 and under: Free
District 7 employees: Free with valid employee ID

🏟️ STADIUM REMINDERS
• Clear bag policy and security screening are in effect.
• Elementary and middle school students must be accompanied by a parent or responsible adult throughout the game and may not be dropped off or left unattended.
• SHS students should bring their school ID.
• Gates open at 6:30 p.m.
• Come early and allow extra time for parking and security screening.

📍 Parking maps, entrances, clear bag information, security protocols and complete Viking Stadium guidelines:
Viking Stadium Game Day Information (https://www.spartanburg7.org/page/viking-stadium-football-schedule)

📻 Can’t make it to the stadium? Listen live on Fox Sports Spartanburg 98.3 FM and catch the postgame breakdown on Spartanburg Sports Radio.

Let’s PACK Viking Stadium for our first home game of the season and give our Vikings a home-field advantage! ⚔️
Mission Accepted. Let’s Go, Vikings!

09/02/2026

LIVE NOW (Wednesday at 7, 8, and 9) on FOX Carolina newscasts:

Watch SHS senior Payten Shell and teacher Kiley Painter talk about how student leadership is different at SHS!

Payten is president of the S.C. Association of Student Councils and SHS is proud of I host the state convention in spring 2027.

09/01/2026

🌟 GOOD NEWS IN D7 | Maximum Achievement! 🌟

We kicked off the first Good News recognition of the school year at tonight’s Board of Trustees meeting by celebrating an incredible group of District 7 scholars who truly understood the assignment — Mission Accepted!

During the 2025–2026 school year, 32 District 7 students across our elementary and middle schools earned the maximum possible score on one or more SC READY assessments in English Language Arts, Mathematics or Science. Even more impressive, four students earned maximum scores on TWO assessments, bringing District 7’s total to 36 maximum-score tests!

Reaching the maximum score is an extraordinary accomplishment that reflects tremendous hard work, focus and commitment to learning. We are so proud of these students and grateful for the teachers, families and school communities who encourage and support them every step of the way.

What a way to begin our Good News celebrations for 2026–2027! Mission accepted. Maximum achieved. ⭐

Please join us in congratulating our SC READY Maximum Scorers! 👏

08/31/2026

A new school year. A new mission. And so much already happening across District 7!

The first 7Headlines of the 2026–2027 school year is here — and we’re kicking things off with a l...

08/30/2026

The center offers childcare at price points below the regional average, with the schedule following the district's calendar. DETAILS⬇️
https://www.wspa.com/news/local-news/spartanburg-district-7-childcare-center/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_WSPA_7News

08/21/2026

🏈 IT’S OFFICIALLY GAME DAY, VIKINGS! 🏈

The wait is over! Our Vikings kick off the 2026 football season TONIGHT on the road against Gaffney at The Reservation.

Let’s pack the stands, bring the Viking energy and start this season strong! 💙💛
📍 The Reservation | Gaffney
⏰ Kickoff: 7:30 PM
🏈 Vikings vs. Gaffney Indians

🎟️ Get your tickets:
https://gofan.co/event/6756964?schoolId=SC864

You can also listen live to the game on Fox Sports Spartanburg 98.3FM and catch the postgame breakdown on spartanburgsportsradio.com.

Mission Accepted. Let’s Go, Vikings! ⚔️💙💛