The first day of school is almost here! We’re excited to welcome our students back to campus on Wed., Aug. 12.
Use this quick guide to make sure your family is ready for a smooth start to the academic year.
Before the First Day
Complete Your Magnus Health Forms (Required)
If you’re still receiving reminder emails from Magnus, your forms are not complete.
All required 2026 – 27 Magnus Health forms were due July 1. Students cannot attend school until all required forms have been submitted.
Need help?
Contact Registrar and Assistant to the Head of School Cheri Menosky
cherim@tcsatl.org
404-835-4603
Tuesday, Aug. 11 – Class Visit Day
Stop by campus to:
- Meet your teachers
- Visit classrooms
- Help your child feel comfortable before the first day
Click HERE for the Class Visit Day schedule.
Middle Grades Orientation, 1:45 p.m.
Middle Grades students (grades 6 – 8) will kick off the year together with an orientation covering:
- Wolf Dens
- Electives
- Academic classes
- Daily schedule
- New routines and expectations
Wednesday, Aug. 12 – First Day of School
Morning Schedule
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 7:30 – 8 a.m. | Early Morning Care begins. Families may park and walk students to the gym. Students arriving before 8 a.m. will wait at the gate until carpool begins. |
| 8 – 8:15 a.m. | NEW Morning Carpool Time |
| 8 – 8:15 a.m. | Parents are welcome to walk students to their classrooms. |
Hello With the Head
8:15 – 9:15 a.m.
Building A Portico
After dropping off your child, join us for a casual gathering with:
- Head of School Elizabeth Miller
- Director of Lower School Elena Jaime
- Director of Upper School Justin Ryder
- New and returning TCS families
We’d love to see you there!
Early Learning 3’s & 4’s Families
Half-Day Schedule
Wednesday, Aug. 12 & Thursday, Aug. 13
To help our youngest learners transition into the new academic year:
- Students will eat lunch before dismissal.
- Carpool: 12:30 – 1 p.m.
- No Extended Day Discovery on Aug. 12 or 13.
Friday, Aug. 14
- First full day of school
- First day of Extended Day Discovery
Afternoon Schedule
| Time | Event |
| 12:30 – 1 p.m. | Early Learning 3’s & 4’s dismissal (Aug. 12–13 only) |
| 3:15 – 3:45 p.m. | Afternoon carpool |
| 3:15 – 5:45 p.m. | Discovery/EPIC (4’s/5’s–Grade 8) |
At a Glance
Before Aug. 12
- Complete all Magnus Health forms.
- Attend Class Visit Day on Aug. 11.
Aug. 11
- Meet teachers.
- Visit classrooms.
- Middle Grades Orientation at 1:45 p.m.
Aug. 12
- NEW Morning Carpool: 8 – 8:15 a.m.
- Parents may walk students to classrooms.
- Hello With the Head: 8:15 – 9:15 a.m.
- Early Learning 3’s & 4’s dismiss at 12:30 – 1 p.m.
- Afternoon Carpool: 3:15 – 3:45 p.m.
- Discovery/EPIC: 3:15 – 5:45 p.m.
We can’t wait to welcome our students and families back to campus. Here’s to a GREAT start to another wonderful year at TCS!
