Dear SDS Learning Community, The first week (albeit short) is in the books! In some ways it is hard to believe that school has started, and in others it feels like we never left. Campus has been a joyful place this week. From pictures with the Griffin to kindergartners escorting their senior buddies at assembly to the rhythm and rhyme of afternoon athletics practice, our students have been happy and bustling.  As many teachers have been laying out the expectations and essential agreements for their classrooms, I sense our kids’ anticipation for deep learning is growing, and their dreams for a successful school year are starting to form. Next week, we really get going, and I hope you share my enthusiasm in seeing how our students rise to the lofty expectations of their teachers and, in fact, exceed them. That’s what the Day School is all about when it comes down to it: meet every child where they are, and challenge them to grow. It’s going to be a fun year to see it happen.  Have a great weekend. Sincerely,

Vidigami is now active for the 2023-24 school year! Vidigami is Spartanburg Day School's online photo sharing platform, making it easy for you to view and download school images. Returning families should use their existing login to Vidigami; if you're a new family (or never activated your account) look for an email in your inbox to activate your account. If you did not receive an email or need help accessing your account, contact Director of Communications Lee Healy (lee.healy@sdsgriffin.org) for assistance.​​​​​​​

Need some new Griffin gear? The Parents' Community is once again offering an online school store through RSN Promotions. Order and pay online, and RSN will ship directly your order to your home with flat-rate shipping on all orders. The order link to the store will be active through Monday, Aug. 21. New to the sale are water bottles, rain-resistant jackets, ladies’ v-neck shirts and cowl-neck pullovers. There are also a limited number of umbrellas available. Happy shopping!

Spartanburg Day School is once again offering a variety of engaging and convenient after school opportunities for students from preschool to eighth grade. From athletics to STEM to art and music, there's something for every interest!  Register by Friday, Aug. 25

Parents' Community will once again be stocking drink refrigerators for SDS faculty as a very small ongoing thank you. If you are willing to provide a 12 pack of beverages (listed on the form), please sign up! Please drop them at the Lower School office or outside of room 908 in the Upper School.

The student and parent handbook as well as the annual T-shirt size form are now available for review and approval in Magnus Health. Please log into your child's Magnus Health account to complete these tasks as soon as possible, if you have not already done so.

Spartanburg Day School is pleased to announce the opening of the new Griffin Clinic, a convenient healthcare option exclusively for members of the school community. Registered students will receive quality care – without ever leaving campus!