Spartanburg School District 7

The halls may be quiet, but Viking Nation is anything but! 🔥

This week, our youngest Vikings — and the incredible coaches who inspire them — laced up, geared up, cheered loud, and showed up for an action-packed week of summer camps at Spartanburg High School.

From big swings and fast feet to fearless serves, takedowns, tumbles, and plenty of teamwork, our young athletes brought the energy all week long. We wrapped up Lady Vikings Sports Camp, Viking Cheer Camp, Boys and Girls Soccer Camp and Wrestling Camp, and Football Camp — and let's just say, summer got off to a championship-caliber start!

And the action didn't stop there. Across campus, our football and basketball teams have already been hard at work preparing for another exciting year of Viking athletics.

Please enjoy these photos from a fantastic week of camps, smiles, new friendships, skill-building, and plenty of Viking Pride. The school year may be on break, but the Viking spirit never takes a summer vacation! 🏆

💙💛 Viking Pride Forever! 💛💙

A huge thank you to our incredible substitute teachers and substitute nurses!

Recently, District 7 administrators, our Human Resources team, and Kelley Education hosted a special appreciation luncheon at Spartanburg High School to celebrate the dedicated individuals who step in each day to support our students and schools.

Whether filling a classroom, assisting a student, or providing care when it is needed most, our substitutes make a meaningful difference. Their flexibility, commitment, and willingness to serve help ensure learning continues uninterrupted and students feel supported every day.

District 7 is fortunate to have more than 200 talented substitutes on our team, but we are always looking for caring, dependable individuals who want to make a difference in the lives of children. Substitute teachers earn $125 per day, substitute teacher assistants earn $90 per day, and you have the flexibility to choose the days that work best for your schedule.

Interested in joining Team 7? Learn more and apply at www.spartanburg7.org/substituteteaching. And for all District 7 employment opportunities, visit www.spartanburg7.org/joinourteam.

We love our substitutes, and we would love to welcome you to our team!

National champions. Perfect scores. Extraordinary achievement. ✨

At Tuesday night’s Board of Trustees meeting, we had the privilege of recognizing some of District 7’s brightest young scholars for accomplishments that placed them among the very best in the nation. Follow along through these photos as Board Member Sally Carroll and Superintendent Jeff Stevens celebrated their remarkable achievements.

Congratulations to all of our honorees for distinguishing themselves among thousands of students nationwide and demonstrating what it means to be a District 7 scholar.

A special thank you to our outstanding ODYSSEY educators—Brooksie Berry, Cynthia Edge, Susan Holcombe, Jennifer Marvin, Valarie Cleveland Tyson, and Dionne Williams, whose dedication, encouragement, and expertise help our students reach incredible heights.

We are incredibly proud of these students and the educators who have guided and inspired them. Their success reflects the high expectations, academic excellence, and love of learning that define District 7.

Congratulations to all of our WordMasters and Math Olympiad scholars. Your outstanding achievements shine brightly and make District 7 proud! ✨

Want to help make a difference for children in our community? Consider applying to serve on Spartanburg’s new Children’s Cabinet! Details are below. Together, !

SAM + City of Spartanburg Announce New Children’s Cabinet — Spartanburg Academic Movement Community members invited to apply for leadership body focused on improving outcomes for children and families SPARTANBURG, S.C. — Spartanburg Academic Movement (SAM), in partnership with the City of Spartanburg, is proud to announce the formation of the Spartanburg Children’s Cabinet, a new col

FREE SUMMER MEALS FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH

District 7 is proud to continue offering free summer meals to support children and families throughout our community. Nutritious meals are available at select school sites and community locations as part of our summer school and enrichment programs.

Meals must be eaten on-site in accordance with federal program guidelines. While some locations serve only students enrolled in specific programs, several community sites are open to all children and youth ages 18 and under.

For a complete list of meal locations, dates, and serving times, visit:
www.spartanburg7.org/summermeals

We are grateful to participate in the USDA Summer Meals Program, helping ensure children have access to healthy meals throughout the summer months. For additional information, please contact the meal site directly.

The celebration continues for the Class of 2026! 🎓💙💛

Be sure to look for the Spartanburg High School Class of 2026 Senior Salute in the Sunday, May 24 Herald
Journal and again on Wednesday, May 27 as we continue celebrating our seniors and all they’ve accomplished.

Families can also visit the Class of 2026 webpage for graduation information, photos, videos, and more: Class of 2026 webpage (https://www.spartanburg7.org/classof2026)

Printed copies of the Herald-Journal Senior Salute ad will be available for families who would like one beginning Tuesday afternoon at Spartanburg High School.

You can download the Senior Salute ad here: Download the Senior Salute PDF (https://files-backend.assets.thrillshare.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4295/Spartanburghigh/105c4d4a-b748-4912-81af-26ce4408b444/Senior_Salute_2026.pdf?disposition=inline)

Congratulations to the Class of 2026!

One last edition. One incredible year. 💙💛

The final 7Headlines of the 2025–2026 school year is here — and it’s packed with moments that made this year unforgettable. From celebrating the Class of 2026 and historic state championships to honoring retirees, welcoming new families, and looking ahead to summer, this edition is a true reflection of what it means to let 7Shines. ✨

Take a few minutes to look back on a remarkable year in District 7 and celebrate the students, staff, families, and community that made it all possible.

Read it here: https://conta.cc/4v1R8vx

Thank you for all the love, likes, and comments this year—we’ve loved sharing our schools’ stories with you. 💙💛

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