The Upper School Teacher/Staff Appreciation Day will be Thursday, March 7. Tiger Pride will be in the cafeteria during lunch. Please stop by for your gift.

Spring Break is Saturday, March 9, through Sunday, March 17. We will observe a full day of classes on Friday, March 8. Classes will resume on Monday, March 18. Enjoy the break!

Darlington will host the Digital School-Day SAT for juniors on Wednesday, March 6, 2024 in the Johnson Field House-Huffman Athletic Center. If you are served by Darlington’s Learning Center, your testing will be administered in the Yankee Wrestling Room. 

• Please arrive at 7:40 am. Testing will begin promptly at 8:00 am. 
• Sign-in tickets, scratch paper and pencils will be provided by the proctors. You may bring a calculator to use, but there is also one embedded in the Bluebook app that you are permitted to access. 
• A fully charged computer is required for testing.
• You should have already logged into the Bluebook app during the Digital Readiness Check, if you have not, do so ASAP. You will not be able to test unless this step is complete. 
• All juniors are required to take the standardized test and the fee will be charged to the parent account.
• Please contact Wendy Payne if you have a conflict on this day. 

Attention Darlington Senior Boys!

Tired of parents pestering you about summer jobs? Looking for meaningful work after graduation? Ready to escape Rome?

Join us for a Camp Laney info session during Office Hours on Tuesday, March 5th to learn more!

Camp Laney seeks dedicated seniors to join our staff this summer. As a counselor, you'll work hard but reap incredible rewards.

Earn good pay while making a real difference in kids' lives. Don't miss out on creating lasting memories, gaining valuable skills, and having the summer of a lifetime.

Pay is around $3,000 depending on activity, three chef-prepared meals provided everyday, and less than an hour from Rome, GA in Mentone, AL.

Please come to the Library during Office Hours on Tuesday, March 5th to learn more!

Please see below for the March 6 schedule.  This will be a Day 0.  Juniors will be focused on the SAT in the morning and college essay in the afternoon.  Freshmen and Sophomores will be focused on next year's course selections.

Wednesday, March 6, 2024

Day 0

Juniors:

8:00 - 11:00 SAT in the Huffman

11:05 - 11:35 Advisory - Input courses with advisor

11:35 - 12:35 Lunch

1:00 - 3:20 College Essay Guy in the Huffman

Freshmen and Sophomores:

8:45 - 8:55 Advisory - Give each student a copy of the Advising Plan

9:00 - 9:10 1st Period

9:15 - 9:25 2nd Period

9:30 - 9:40 3rd Period

9:45 - 9:55 4th Period

9:55 - 10:05 Break

10:05 - 10:15 5th Period

10:20 - 10:30 6th Period

10:35 - 10:45 7th Period

10:50 - 11:00 8th Period

11:05 - 11:35 Advisory - Input courses with advisor

11:35 - 12:35 Lunch

12:45 - 3:00 Class Activities - In the Morris Chapel

12:45 - 1:30:  Course balance conversations

1:30 - 2:00:  Ice Cream break

2:00 - 3:00:  Leadership Speaker, Rusty Chadwick

The Pre-K to 8 Teacher Appreciation Day is Tuesday, March 5. Tiger Pride will be covering morning carline duty, providing lunch and covering lunch duty.  If you would like to help with this day, please contact Natalie Stegall (natalie.h.stegall@gmail.com) or sign up here. Thank you! 

Clubs Starting in March

Parents,

We are excited to announce the following after-school offerings to our PreK to 5 division starting in March. Please use the link below to begin the registration process for all of these.

http://darlingtonschool.campbrainregistration.com

3rd- 5th Tiger Power Club (Tues/ Thurs)

The 3rd-5th Grade Tiger Power Club will be led by Darlington's Head Football Coach and Director of Strength and Conditioning.  The Tiger Power Club will meet every Tuesday and Thursday starting March 19th and will end on April 11th from 3:15 to 4:15. 

From Coach Groves:

I am excited to introduce you to Tiger Power, a new strength and conditioning club designed specifically for 3rd through 5th graders! Our goal is to introduce your child to the fundamentals of strength and conditioning in a fun and engaging environment.

At Tiger Power, we believe that developing a strong foundation in physical fitness at a young age can lead to a lifetime of health and wellness. Through my carefully crafted program, we aim to spark a passion for strength and conditioning in your child while teaching them essential skills that will benefit them both on and off the field or court.

Our curriculum focuses on teaching the basics of strength, speed, flexibility, agility, and plyometrics. Using a variety of tools such as training bars, PVC pipes, kettlebells, bodyweight calisthenics, and plyometric exercises, we will introduce your child to a wide range of movements and techniques in a safe and supportive environment.

In addition to building strength and endurance, we will also prioritize proper running mechanics, agility training, and flexibility/mobility work to help your child move efficiently and reduce the risk of injury during physical activity.

The cost of the 8 sessions will be $50 and will include a T-shirt.  

Parent pickup will be at 4:15 at the Huffman parking lot. If a student is not picked up at this time, they will be escorted to Extended Day, which does have a cost associated with it.

3rd- 5th Swimming Club (Monday/ Wednesday)

Coach Frazier and Coach Watterson will be leading our 3rd through 5th-grade swimmers on Mondays and Wednesdays from 3:15 pm to 4:30 pm through the fundamentals of swimming starting on March 20th and ending on May 1st.

The fee of $144 will cover 12 practice sessions with 2 coaches and a lifeguard (8:1 coach-to-swimmer ratio). This class will be capped at 16 kids per session.

Please note that parent pickup for the Swimming Club will be at 4:30 pm at the Darlington Swimming Pool. Parents will be required to come into the Huffman and pick up their child from Coach Frazier at the pool.

1st- 2nd Swimming Club (Tuesday/ Thursday)- session 1

Coach Frazier and Coach Watterson will be leading our 1st- 2nd-grade swimmers on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:15 pm to 4:30 pm through the fundamentals of swimming starting on March 19th and ending on April 11th.

The fee of $96 will cover 8 practice sessions with 2 coaches and a lifeguard (7:1 coach to swimmer ratio). This class will be capped at 14 kids per session.

Please note that parent pickup for the Swimming Club will be at 4:30 pm at the Darlington Swimming Pool. Parents will be required to come into the Huffman and pick up their child from Coach Frazier at the pool.

Pre-K and Kindergarten- Beginning Swim Club (Tuesday/ Thursday)

Coach Frazier and Coach Watterson will be leading our Pre-K and Kindergarten swimmers on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:45 pm to 5:30 pm through the fundamentals of swimming starting on March 19th and ending on April 25th. Parents will be responsible for getting their child to the class and must stay during the session.

The fee of $199 will cover 12 practice sessions with 2 coaches and a lifeguard (4:1 coach to swimmer ratio). This class will be capped at 8 kids per session.

Click the link below to view the complete fine arts events calendar for the 2023-2024 school year. Note that this has been updated since the start of the year. You can save the PDF for easy access throughout the year! 

• Art_in_3D_Events_Schedule_02.9.2024.pdf (242.08 KB)

Spring conferences for grades 3-8 will occur on Wednesday, March 6. We look forward to meeting with parents and students to discuss progress since the beginning of the school year.

This is how it will work:

• The number of time slots you need is based on the number of children you have. One child is one slot. No matter how many teachers you want to see.
• All 3rd-8th students are welcome and even encouraged to attend conferences with their parents.
• Parents are encouraged to sign up for an hour time slot. During that hour, all 3-8 classroom and enrichment teachers and advisors will be available for one-on-one meetings. 
• You are signing up for one time slot, even if you are meeting with all of the teachers. 
• Each hour will have a limited number of spots available to ensure the teachers can accommodate the traffic flow.
• Individual one-on-one meetings will be limited to 5-10 minutes per teacher so multiple families can meet with teachers during that hour.
• Individual meetings during the time slot will be a first-come/first-serve format.

Sign up for 3-5 conferences here.

Sign up for 6-8 conferences here.

If you are unable to meet on March 6, please send Angela Pieroni an email (apieroni@techinsightmag.com), and she will arrange a conference with the team on a separate date. 

We look forward to another excellent day of conversations.

We are excited to announce that our 2024-2025 Emerge High School Leadership program applications are open for rising sophomores and rising juniors!

This year’s Emerge Application is completely online and must be accessed and completed via an online link. Please see the link below to complete a 2024-2025 Emerge application. Each student must complete and submit the application online. The deadline to return a completed application is Friday, March 8, 2024, by 4 p.m.

I have attached an overview of our Emerge High School Leadership program for any questions you, the students or parents may have as well. Thank you for what you do to IMPACT Rome and Floyd County students daily! Let me know if you have any questions!

Please forward the link below to all current Freshmen and Sophomore students for completion.  

Emerge Application Link: http://form.jotform.com/240286688656068

Please Contact Eric Collins at ecollins@romega.com with any questions.

• Emerge Overview 24-25 (002) (1).docx (32.80 KB)

SATURDAY, APRIL 20, Jr/Sr Prom - Johnson Field House of Huffman Athletic Center Senior Lead Out - 8:00 p.m. (Seniors line up at 7:30 p.m., Outside Huffman Athletic Center) Parent Reception immediately following the Lead-Out; Location: Home on the Hill

THURSDAY, May 2 E.L. Wright Academic Awards Assembly – Location: Morris Chapel, 9:15 a.m. Parents will be notified in advance if their child is receiving an award.

MONDAY-FRIDAY – MAY 6 - 17 (weekdays only), AP Exams AP Exams (see online calendar for specific exam dates and times)

FRIDAY - MAY 10, Breakfast for Senior GHSA Athletes (including cheer) 7:30 a.m. - 8:15 a.m., Location: Dodd Banquet Room

FRIDAY – MAY 10, Mandatory Graduation Rehearsals Graduation Rehearsal, Darlington Campus – chapel lawn, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Exemptions announced and college information wrap-up. Attendance for all seniors at rehearsals is required.

MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY – MAY 13, 14, 15 in the Dodd Banquet Room, Senior Exams. Morning Exams - 8:15 a.m.; Afternoon Exams - 1:00 p.m. May 13 (8:15-History, 1:00-English) May 14 (8:15-Science, 1:00-World Languages) May 15 (8:15-Math/Technology, 1:00-Fine Arts)

TUESDAY, MAY 14 - Senior Picnic Location: at the home of Jaime and Barry (’83) Hurley, 9 Belle Meade Dr. SW, Rome, 5:30 p.m. Casual Dress, please bring a swimsuit and towel. Transportation provided for boarding students - meet at the student center steps at 5:10 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 15 – Senior Show Location: Morris Chapel, 6:30 p.m.

FRIDAY - MAY 17 – Honors Day Program Honors Day, Location: Morris Chapel, 1:30 p.m. Parents will be notified in advance if their child is receiving an award.

FRIDAY, MAY 17 - Baccalaureate Service & Reception Baccalaureate Service, Location: Morris Chapel, 7:00 p.m. Speaker: TBD Seniors arrive at 6:40 p.m. - line up on the Zelle patio Baccalaureate Reception hosted by US Tiger PRIDE, 8:00 p.m., McCallie-Kennedy patio (rain or shine)

SATURDAY - MAY 18 - Commencement Commencement, Darlington Campus, Chapel Lawn, 9:30 a.m. (rain location: Van Es Arena of the Huffman Athletic Center) Speaker: TBD Photographer will take group photos on the library steps beginning at 8:00 a.m . - Groups will include an entire class photo, international students, 4-year boarding, PK-12 Students, Legacy families, etc. Sound check for choir and orchestra seniors, 8:30 a.m. Location: risers behind the stage. Seniors line up at 9:00 a.m. on the pathway to Home on the Hill.

DRESS CODE FOR BOYS:

BACCALAUREATE: Blue blazer w/Darlington crest* & khaki slacks. White shirt & tie/bowtie. Socks & dark dress shoes (no sneakers)

GRADUATION: Blue blazer w/Darlington crest* & gray slacks White shirt & Darlington purple senior tie/bowtie* Socks & dark dress shoes (no sneakers)

*Visit the Darlington Bookstore to purchase crests and/or senior ties 

DRESS CODE FOR GIRLS :

BACCALAUREATE: Dress OR dress slacks and blouse. Dress shoes (no sneakers).

GRADUATION: White dress OR white dress slacks and white blouse. (Off-white clothing is strongly discouraged) White or skin-tone dress shoes (no sneakers).

SATURDAY – MAY 18 – Brunch Reception for Seniors and their Guests Location: Home-on-the-Hill, immediately following Commencement. More detailed information will be sent to parents of seniors.