Dear Upper School Parents & Students, 

What a wonderful week it has been in the Upper School! In addition to keeping up with their classwork, students have enjoyed peer "Independent College Search" presentations from Special Studies, a busy week in Athletics, the MS/US Spring Band Concert, the Student Body Leadership election, Envirothon, and more! Congratulations to our new Student Body Leaders and to our Envirothon students on their 2nd place finish!

We have reached the half-way point of Quarter 4, which means that Progress Reports are now available. Please check FACTS and reach out to teachers with any questions or concerns that you might have. Time is flying by and it is important to make the most of the next few weeks by finishing strong. 

Our annual Spirit of the Griffin program is coming up this next Wednesday (4/22) at 1:00 PM in Stone Gym. Students should plan to dress nicely for the day. Importantly, the Class of 2027 (current 11th graders) will take individual pictures to be used on the Senior banners that are displayed around campus…please plan accordingly, Juniors!

Looking forward, here is what’s on the horizon for the division:

• Saturday, April 18
  • Parents’ Community Color Run @ 9:00 AM
• Monday, April 20
  • Mini College Fair @ 12:00 PM in Presnell Courtyard
• Wednesday, April 22
  • Senior Posters Due!
  • Spirit of the Griffin Assembly @ 1:00 PM 
• Tuesday, April 28
  • Parents’ Community All Parents Social @ Fr8 Yard from 5:30 - 7:30 PM 
• Thursday, April 30
  • Junior/Senior Breakfast @ 7:30 AM
  • Senior Parade @ 9:00 AM
  • Senior Banner Signing @ 10:00 AM
• Friday, May 1
  • SDS Tent @ the Spartanburg Crit from 5:00 PM - End of Race
• Monday, May 4 - Friday, May 8 & Monday, May 11 - Friday, May 15
  • AP Exams (More details coming soon!)
• Monday, May 11 - Thursday, May 14
  • Semester Exams (More details coming soon!) 
• Friday, May 15
  • All School Field Day
  • Last Day of School
• Tuesday, May 19
  • Band Awards @ 5:00 PM
• Wednesday, May 20
  • Prom @ 7:00 PM
• Thursday, May 21
  • Graduation Rehearsal @ 1o:3o AM
  • Upper School Awards Night @ 5:30 PM
• Friday, May 22
  • Graduation @ 9:00 AM

Lastly, please remember to email attendance@sdsgriffin.org if your student needs to leave early, will be arriving late, or will not be at school. As always, please check the athletic team calendars for the most up-to-date information on spring sports. Go Griffins!

Wishing you a wonderful weekend, 

Jenny Glenn
Head of Upper School