Auditions for Thatcher Hall's production of "Alice in Wonderland" for grades 3-8 will be Monday and Tuesday, Feb. 24-25, from 3:30-5:30 p.m. If you are interested, but your parents did not attend the parent meeting, please contact Mrs. Smyly at msmyly@darlingtonschool.org for more information.
Registration for spring sports, offered by Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation, is still open! Register your athlete by Sunday, Feb. 23, to avoid the higher last-chance fees. Last-chance registration will end on Friday, Feb. 28. Click here to register.
Support Your Newsie! Pre-Order a Bouquet Today!
Attention family and friends of the Newsies cast and crew! Show your favorite performer or backstage star some love with a beautiful bouquet designed by Bussey’s Florist—the perfect way to celebrate their hard work and talent. Each bouquet will be unique and contain a variety of fresh flowers!
Two sizes available:
All proceeds benefit the Fine Arts Program of Darlington School!
Pick-Up Location: Lobby of the Rome City Auditorium
Payment: Cash or credit card at pick-up
Pre-order now to guarantee your bouquet! Limited quantities are available at each show. If supplies allow, a limited number of bouquets will be available for purchase at the door.
Place your order here: Newsies--Bouquet Order Form
For any questions, contact Tara Inman: tinman@darlingtonschool.org
Thank you for supporting our incredible cast and crew!
Dear Class of 2025 Graduates and Families,
Congratulations, Darlington School Class of 2025 – your graduation year is here! It’s hard to believe how quickly the first semester has flown by, and before you know it, you’ll be walking across the stage to receive one of the greatest honors of your life. This is a moment to celebrate not just your achievements, but also the traditions that make this journey so special.
Honor Your Achievement with a Timeless Tradition
Graduation announcements are a long-held tradition, one that allows you to share your success with family and friends in a meaningful and lasting way. We offer custom announcements that feature the official Darlington School crest, ensuring that your announcement is as unique as your accomplishment. Just like collegiate announcements, yours will be personally customized with your name, adding a personal touch to a tradition that has been passed down through generations.
We’ve also made the ordering process easier than ever by creating several packages designed to fit your needs. Of course, you can always add more items to make sure no one is left out of the celebration. From personalized announcements to keepsakes, you can ensure your graduation is marked with style and tradition.
Once you place your order, your announcements will be shipped directly to your home with tracking information, so you can stay updated every step of the way.
How to Order:
A Tradition of Excellence:
As the famous climber Conrad Anker once said, “The summit is what drives us, but the climb itself is what matters.” Your hard work, dedication, and perseverance have brought you to this summit, and now it’s time to honor the journey with a tradition that celebrates your success.
We are so proud of each of you for reaching this milestone and are excited to help you share it with those who have supported you every step of the way.
NOTE: Orders need to be submitted by March 18, 2025 to ensure that you recieve your order in time.
Congratulations again, Class of 2025! We look forward to celebrating your achievement in the time-honored tradition of graduation!
Our book drive motto this year is "Give a Book, Change a Life."
Books open the world to us, yet many children in Rome don’t have them at home. Our goal is to change that by providing them with books to help nurture a love of reading.
At Darlington, we believe in "Service Beyond Self"—giving not for a reward, but because it’s the right thing to do. This year, our motivation comes from the heart, not incentives.
The book drive runs February 19–28, with a goal of 2,500 books. Students should bring donations to their homeroom teachers or advisors. Daily totals will be announced each morning.
Remember: When you give a book, you change a life.
UPPER SCHOOL TEACHER APPRECIATION is Thursday, February 27th!
Faculty & Staff, please don’t forget to swing by the Dodd Banquet Room for a treat and so that we may show our appreciation for ALL that you do for our students!
Sponsored by Upper School Tiger PRIDE
A representative from the University of Oregon will be here to meet with interested students on Monday, 2/24 at 9:40 am in the College Guidance Office.
As part of their Senior Ventures Project, seniors Atlas Kosedag and Charlie Patel are excited to work with the Student Leadership Committee to bring back Light the Lake, a beloved tradition that brings the Darlington community together to honor the lives of those who are fighting or have fought cancer. This special night will take place at the lakeside from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday, April 4.
All Darlington families are welcome to be a part of Light the Lake, and we hope you will join us for student musical performances, activities, and more. Attendees are invited to spend time that evening walking around the lake, which will be lined with student-decorated luminaries. Dinner will be provided by Flik Independent School Dining and other vendors will have snacks available.
At 8 p.m, a bagpiper will lead the Honor Walk as a member of the Darlington community reads the names of honorees aloud. If you would like to submit a name to be recognized, please fill out this Google form or email Jordan West at jwest@darlingtonschool.org.
We are looking forward to Light the Lake and we hope you and your family will join us to honor the lives of those who have been affected by cancer.
Please find the Fine Arts calendar for the Art in 3D Design season that includes the upcoming holiday and winter events.
