Pine Street Elementary School

✨ There’s so much to celebrate across Spartanburg School District 7! ✨

From the unforgettable magic of The Wizard of Oz and celebrations honoring the Class of 2026 to inspiring student achievements, career exploration experiences, and moments of teamwork and kindness that define our schools — this edition of 7Headlines is filled with stories that showcase the heart of D7.

You’ll also find enrollment information for the 2026–2027 school year, highlights from across our campuses, and the many ways our students, staff, and community continue to shine together each day. 💙

Take a moment to catch up on the latest stories from across District 7.

📬 Read the full April 2026 edition of 7Headlines:
https://tinyurl.com/7HeadlinesApr2026

This post is simply a recognition and special THANK YOU to our incredible school community—because none of this would be possible without YOU. The 3rd Annual PSS i‑Ready Sneaker Ball was a HUGE success, made possible by the generosity, time, and support that surround our students every single day! 💙

🎉 Thank you to our amazing PRIZE DONORS who helped make today unforgettable:�👟 Pine Street PTO�👟 Armoire�👟 Blue Moon�👟 Spartanburg Dermatology�👟 The Spartanburgers�👟 Wofford College Athletic Department�👟 USC Upstate�👟 Converse Valkyries Athletics�👟 Monster Mini Golf�👟 Bruster’s�👟 Chick‑fil‑A�👟 Jersey Mike’s�👟 Chuck E. Cheese of Spartanburg�👟 Spartanburg Community College�👟 Wakefield Buick�👟 Hand in Hand Spartanburg�👟 And our incredibly generous Anonymous PSS Family Donors 💙

🎧 Special shout‑outs & extra love go to:�⭐ Mr. Kyle Livingston (aka DJ Taki) for keeping the dance floor 🔥 ALL day long�⭐ USC‑Upstate Men’s Soccer Team, Coach Tony Vu, and the USC‑Upstate Spartan Mascot for bringing the hype and school spirit!�⭐ Curriculum Associates, Dawn Applegate, and Emily Vanderlip for providing the i‑Ready mascot costume—our favorite guest of the day! 📘🎉�⭐ PTO Parent Mr. William Gray for going above and beyond by hanging Sneaker Ball décor from the cafeteria ceiling—we appreciate you! 🌲

From sneakers to sparkles, today was one for the books. THANK YOU for investing in our students, our school, and our success! 🖤✨

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👟✨ OUR LAST & BIGGEST i‑Ready INCENTIVE! ✨👟

We wrapped up our i‑Ready celebrations in MAJOR style with the 3rd Annual PSS i‑Ready Sneaker Ball — and what an unforgettable way to end the journey! 💃🕺

🎉 Sneaker Ball Dates, Times & i‑Ready Goals
👟 4th–5th Grade Sneaker Ball�📅 Thursday, April 23, 2026�⏰ 1:00–2:00 PM�✅ Students completed 80 total lessons� (40 ELA & 40 Math)

👟 5K–1st Grade Sneaker Ball�📅 Friday, April 24, 2026�⏰ 11:30 AM–12:30 PM�✅ Students completed 60 total lessons

👟 2nd–3rd Grade Sneaker Ball�📅 Friday, April 24, 2026�⏰ 1:00–2:00 PM�✅ Students completed 80 total lessons� (3rd–5th grades completed 40 ELA & 40 Math)

Students rocked their freshest sneakers, hit the dance floor, and celebrated their hard work and commitment to growing in reading and math. 🪩👟📚

💙 A HUGE THANK YOU to:�👏 Our students for showing dedication, effort, and perseverance�👏 Our teachers for motivating, supporting, and pushing students to succeed�👏 Our parents for encouraging learning at home and cheering our students on�🌟 AND A HUGE THANK YOU TO OUR AMAZING PTO for their support, generosity, and help making this incredible event possible — we truly couldn’t do it without you!

The Sneaker Ball wasn’t just a celebration — it was a reflection of growth, grit, and goal‑setting. We are SO proud of our PSS scholars! 🎓💫

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Our Kindergarten, First, and Second Grade classes had an amazing experience today with “Jobs on the Move!” - our interactive career exploration event for our youngest students. BIG THANKS to Natalie Mullen for all her work in getting everyone motivated and ready for this awesome opportunity!!
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Spartanburg School District 7
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We can't wait to meet our rising kindergarteners! Please help us spread the word!

We wrapped up Music in Our Schools Month with outstanding performances of “The Jungle Book” and “Pinocchio” musicals at Cleveland Academy and Mary H. Wright this week, and we shine our final spotlight on our elementary music program. It is so easy to celebrate the joy, creativity, and discovery happening every day in our elementary music classrooms!

Our youngest musicians are just beginning their journey, exploring a world of sound through singing, movement, instruments, and imagination. From learning their very first notes, often starting with classics like “Hot Cross Buns” (and sometimes even enjoying the real treat afterward!), to experimenting with rhythm through drumming, clapping games, and coordinated movement activities, students are building skills while having fun.

Elementary music is all about discovery. Students get hands-on experience with a variety of instruments, explore different musical styles from around the world, and learn how music connects to culture, storytelling, and self-expression. As they grow, many take the exciting step of joining beginning band or orchestra, where they prepare for their very first concerts—an unforgettable milestone for students and families alike.
Beyond the classroom, our students shine on stage in school musicals and performances, gaining confidence, teamwork skills, and a sense of pride in what they’ve accomplished.

Music in our elementary schools is more than just learning notes and rhythms—it’s about sparking curiosity, nurturing creativity, and helping every child find their voice. Our hats are off to the music teachers who guide their journeys and instill a lifelong love of making and enjoying music!

✨ Follow the Yellow Brick Road with District 7! ✨

Spartanburg School District 7 proudly presents The Wizard of Oz—a magical journey filled with unforgettable characters, dazzling performances, and the timeless story we all love.

Join Dorothy, the Scarecrow, Tin Man, Cowardly Lion, Glinda, and even those mischievous flying monkeys as they take the stage in a spectacular student production that truly shines. Our talented students have been working tirelessly to bring this classic to life, and you won’t want to miss it!

🎭 Performance Dates:
April 23–25 at 7:00 PM
April 26 at 3:00 PM

📍 Location:
D7 Fine Arts Center
Spartanburg High School

🎟️ Tickets:
Reserve your seats now at our.show/D7Wizard (https://www.onthestage.tickets/show/district-seven-fine-arts-center/69b01d3ee816b01052c891dd)

In District 7, we say “7Shines,” and this production is a perfect example—where creativity, collaboration, and student talent come together most magically.

🎉 SNEAKER BALL BINGO = SUCCESS! 👟🎉
Our 3rd Nine Weeks i‑Ready Incentive Prize had students racing to get S‑N‑E‑A‑K on their Bingo cards—and they showed up READY to win! 🟡🟣🔵

To earn a spot in Sneaker Ball BINGO, students had to PASS their i‑Ready lessons:�✅ Grades 3–5: 60 lessons (30 ELA + 30 Math)�✅ 2nd Grade: 60 lessons (ELA & Math combined)�✅ K–1st Grade: 45 lessons (ELA & Math combined)

And WOW—they truly understood the assignment! 👏📚💻�The focus, effort, and dedication on display made this incentive extra special.

💙 A HUGE thank you to our amazing teachers, supportive administration, PTO, and especially our fabulous parent volunteers who helped make Sneaker Ball BINGO a fun and memorable celebration for our students. We couldn’t do it without you!

👀 But don’t get too comfortable…�The final nine weeks incentive is the BIG ONE 👇�✨👟 SNEAKER BALL 👟✨
It’s time to lock in, level up, and finish STRONG! 💪🔥� 🌲👟🎉

Thy say it takes a village… and we are so happy to have Mrs. Thomas as a valuable member of our PSS Village and Community!! She is so much more and just a “Sub of the Month” to us. She’s literally everywhere and always willing to help make sure we have everything covered. From the office to the classrooms- she’s amazing!! Thank you for all you do!
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Spartanburg School District 7
Pine Street Elementary School

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