Dear SDS Learning Community, We are certainly rolling into the school year with great momentum. As you can see from the picture above, even our 4s students are rolling around campus with excitement and cheer – and wheels!  While the picture above is cute, it’s what is underneath it that strikes me. On the surface, it is fun to ride bikes on campus. But Ms. Birney and Mr. Simpson designed the ride with some clear goals in mind. Developmentally, four and five year olds need practice in controlling their bodies, in hand-eye coordination, in spatial awareness. In a seemingly simple ride to Dent, they get all of that. They not only have to power the bike, they will need to speed up and slow down, turn left and turn right, and be aware of where they are amongst their friends so they don’t run into each other, an Upper School student, or a teacher.  This is what we talk about when we think of a superior educational experience and one you aren’t likely to find anywhere else. Our teachers design learning experiences with intention.  I hope you all have a wonderful weekend and we will see you next week.  Sincerely, Dave

Interact Club, the Upper School's student service organization, is hosting a drive for Spartanburg Day School's free food pantry. Located on Wheeler Court near downtown Spartanburg, the free food pantry is stocked by SDS students to help make food more accessible for all members of the community. To support the initiative, students and faculty are encouraged to donate non-perishable food items, toiletries and hygiene products by Sept. 1. Collection bins will be located throughout each division. Suggested items include canned foods, peanut butter, cereal, granola bars, pasta, rice, infant formula, dried fruits, applesauce, paper products, soap products and personal care items. Grade levels in each division with the most items win an ice cream party!

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

Students will dismiss early on Friday, Sept. 1. Preschool: 11:30 Lower School: 11:45 Middle School: 12:05 ​​​​​​​Upper School: 12:05

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.

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.​​​​​​​

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!