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Hope Happenings

No School Today (9/7)!

There will be NO SCHOOL today, September 7th due to Labor Day. Enjoy your day!

Senior Parent Night is Wednesday (9/9)!

We invite all seniors and their parents/guardians to join us for Senior Parent Night on Wednesday, September 9th, at 6:00pm in the Chapel. Senior year is here, and we are excited to walk alongside you during this important and exciting season!

Senior Parent Night will give families a clear overview of what to expect during senior year and how the College, Career & Graduate Support Team will partner with students and families as they prepare for life after high school.

September Breakfast & Lunch Menus

Click below to see the breakfast and lunch menus for September!

Kelvin Simms Head of School Installment (9/15)

Join us on Tuesday, September 15th, at 6:00-8:00pm for a special time of prayer, celebration, and dedication as we officially install Kelvin Simms as our new Head of School! This gathering is an opportunity to dedicate this new season of leadership and our school to the Lord. As we welcome new leadership, we will also reaffirm our commitment to the mission and calling of Hope Academy. Light appetizers and dessert will be provided!

We look forward to gathering together as a community for this meaningful transition.

Picture Day (9/17)!

Picture day is Thursday, September 17th! Come to school with your best smiles!


Your family will receive an email from Slow Road Photography with more details on how to order photos.

Kindergarten Parent Groups

Kindergarten Parent Groups are required classes that meet the first Tuesday of the month for an hour at Hope Academy or virtually on the first Wednesday of the month. Classes are led by Dr. Darrell Gillespie and cover topics like sibling rivalry, tough conversations, community building and much more! The aim of these classes is to support your parenting and enhance the educational experience of your children.

A few details to note:

  • Classes begin in October and continue through the school year.
  • One or both parents may attend the sessions.
  • Students are not required to attend.
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Please fill out the form below so we know which class to expect you in!

Hope Academy Digital Calendar

Introducing our NEW all school digital calendar through Bound! Click below to view important school events, activities, athletic events, and other dates all in one place.  You can filter the calendar to find the events that are most relevant to your family and subscribe to the calendar so important dates are easier to keep track of. For more information and user instructions, please click the link below.

Fall Athletics Schedule

Fall sports are in full swing! Click below to see our full athletics schedule. Lets go lions!

Join a Hope Academy Parent Group!

At Hope Academy, we have a number of groups for parents to connect, grow, and encourage one another. We invite you to join one of our parent groups this fall:

Men of Hope
Join other Hope Academy dads for our monthly Men of Hope Huddles! This is a time of fellowship led by Mr. Bugg and Dr. G. Fathers and students are welcome. Join them at their next meeting on Saturday, October 3rd, 10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

Mujeres de Esperanza (Estudio Bíblico de Mujeres Latinas)
Únete a nosotras cada viernes a las 10:00 a.m. para un tiempo de estudio bíblico, oración y compañerismo. Después compartimos un refrigerio y fortalecemos nuestra fe y comunidad como mujeres latinas.

Más información:

Moms’ Bible Study
The Hope Academy mom's Bible Study meets weekly on Wednesdays, 10am -11pm starting September 16th! It’s a welcoming space to grow in faith, ask questions, and connect with others on the journey. For more information, reach out to Danielle Svobodny at DanielleSvobodny@hopeschool.org.

Download our New Communication App!

Beginning this school year, Hope Academy will be rolling out a new communication app called ParentSquare. This will be the primary platform for school communication. Families will receive messages through email, app, voice, or text, helping everyone stay informed and involved.

An account is automatically created for each parent or guardian using the contact information in our student information system. We encourage you to begin by downloading the mobile app, activate your account, set your language preferences, and choose how and when you’d like to receive messages.

More information about ParentSuare coming soon!

Pick-up & Drop-off

As we prepare for the school year, we want to make sure all families are familiar with our student pick-up and drop-off procedures. There is a small change for parents who are picking up both a lower and upper school students together. Please read the following instructions for a smooth drop-off and pick-up!

Drop-Off:

  • All drop off will remain at the Peavey doors off of E. 22nd St. between 7:45am-10:00am. There is no drop-off permitted at the front entrance prior to 10:00am.

Pick-Up:
If you are picking up Lower School student(s) (K–5) only:

  • Pull as far forward as you can on E 22nd Street.
  • The overflow line will loop through the North Loop (also known as the NW parking lot) to help limit the number of vehicles on Park Avenue.
  • While you are in line, a staff member will check you in and bring your student(s) to your car


Updated location: If you are picking up an Upper School student (6–12) OR picking up both Upper and Lower School students:

  • Please use the South Loop that circles around the High School Courtyard.
  • Upper School students will pick up their Lower School siblings from the booth area in the High School Café/Commons, where Lower School students will be waiting.
  • Once you are in line, a staff member will check you in and your students will go directly to your vehicle

Thank you for following these procedures! Using the correct pick-up route will help us keep traffic moving safely and efficiently for everyone.

2026 Back to School Packet

Back to school packets are in the mail! If you have not received yours yet, it should be coming soon. Make sure you read your booklet for important back-to-school information. Also, please complete all the required forms before Lower School Meet the Teacher.

Below are digital copies of everything in your mailer packet:

Please refer to the Forms Checklist to see what forms are applicable to you. If you are missing a form, please use the link below to fill it out and turn it in.

We are looking forward to another awesome year together!

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