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On the front lawn of Spartanburg Day School Monday, hundreds of flags waved in the breeze. Military vehicles and their drivers – uniformed veterans – greeted curious students from preschool to high school for most of the morning, following a meaningful all-school Veterans Day assembly honoring the men and women of the armed forces.
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Artist Catherine Querin brings her colorful, full-of-texture creations to the Mildred Harrison Dent Fine Arts Gallery in the latest exhibit, “Color Happy: 365 Days of Expression.”
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Spartanburg Day School senior Ellie Toler is one of approximately 16,000 semifinalists in the 65th annual National Merit Scholarship Program, according to a release by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC).
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The first exhibit of 2019-20 is making its mark on the Mildred Harrison Dent Fine Arts Gallery. "Mark Makers" is a selection of works by local artists Linda Capracotta and Claire Louka and is reflective of the drive an artist has to express an idea through the act of making marks.
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Meet Spartacus the Griffin, learn about our Lower School's Road to Reading, check in with the Parents' Community and much, much more!
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Join us in welcoming our newest Griffin faculty!
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During Spartanburg Day School's commencement exercises Friday morning, 30 students processed in as seniors and out as graduates of the Class of 2019.
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100%
of students are accepted into college
450
total student enrollment
$207,000
average college scholarships earned by graduating seniors
74%
of faculty have advanced degrees
$1.5 million
in financial aid awarded in 2017-18
21
AP classes, with 80% of students earning a passing score on at least one exam
26
athletic teams
$19 million
endowment total