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2026 Back to School Packet

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

Below are digitital 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!

High School Transportation Mobilization Night is Tonight (8/10)!

High school families, please join us tonight, August 10th for Transportation Mobilization Night from 6:30–8:00 p.m. We strongly encourage families to attend with their high school student(s). Families can get personalized support, learn how to plan Metro Transit routes, and connect with other Hope Academy families interested in carpooling. Our goal is for every family to leave feeling prepared and confident about their transportation plan.

As a reminder, due to changes in Minneapolis Public Schools transportation guidelines, high school students who previously used MPS yellow buses will need to use Metro Transit, carpooling, driving, or another transportation option for the 2026–27 school year. We know this is a significant change, and Hope Academy is committed to helping families navigate this transition. If you have any questions, please reach out to Transportation@hopeschool.org or 612-540-2820.

New Family Info Night (8/20)

Join us this Thursday, August 20th at 6:00pm for New Family Information Night! This is a great opportunity to prepare for the school year and get to know us and other new families. We will cover things like pick up, drop off, school day details, and all other important information for new families to know. This is a parent only event and childcare will not be provided. Pease arrive 10-15 minutes early to help with a smooth check in process..

Upper School Convocation & Registration (8/27)

Middle and High School Parents, we can’t wait to kick off the new school year with you! Join us on Thursday August 27th at 7:00pm as we gather to worship, hear from leadership and celebrate all that God has in store for the coming school year! Following Convocation, Registration will take place from 7:30pm - 9:00pm. Please bring all your completed back-to-school forms and questions you may have. This is a great opportunity to connect with staff, receive important information and start the school year feeling informed, prepared and excited.

Please note, this is a required parent covenant event. This is a parent-only event and childcare will not be provided.

Sign up for Lower School Meet the Teacher & Registration!

Lower School Meet the Teacher is Monday, August 31st! This is a great opportunity for you and your child to connect with their teacher, ask questions, turn in completed back-to-school forms, and get excited for the year ahead. This is a required parent covenant event. Sign up for a time using the link below.

We look forward to welcoming your family and partnering with you for a fantastic school year!

Upper School Open House (8/31)

Join us for our Upper School Open House! Parents and students are invited on Monday, August 31st from 3:00pm-4pm to drop in, meet teachers, and visit classrooms. Come and get a head start on the school year in a relaxed, open-house style setting!

First Day of School (9/2)

Mark your calendars for the first day of school on Wednesday, September 2nd! We are so excited to have you back!

Summer Practices & Fall Sports Information

Summer athletic practices are currently happening for Basketball, Soccer, Football, Cross Country and Girls Volleyball! If you are interested in a fall sport (for all incoming 8th-12th grade students with the exception of Football/Cross Country which is for 9th-12th grade students only) please make sure you are on the TeamSnap for the sport of your choice. All team communications run through our TeamSnap app. (Football and Cross country are co-op sports through Minnehaha and they will email you their important information weekly).

Fall seasons/tryouts start Aug 17th. All athletes need a current sports physical to be able to come that day. See the post below for some free physical options. Teams are formed the week of Aug 17th-21st. Please email Mrs. Timm at heathertimm@hopeschool.org or send her a Teams message if you need to be added to any of the fall sports TeamSnap groups or if you’re interested in either football or cross-country. You may only play one of those sports since they are all in the same season.

Go Lions!

Free High School Sports Physicals!

Remember to get your student's sports physical! If your student will be participating in any of our high school sports teams (8th-12th grade) next year, we need to have a current sports physical on file before they are allowed to participate. Here are a couple places that offer free physicals this summer. Please don't wait until the last minute!

Sports physicals are good for 3 years. You may also get a sports physical from your own doctor or any clinic. Click below for the official Sports Physical Form. This form can also be found on our website under Community Life > Athletics. For any questions, please email Mrs. Timm at heathertimm@hopeschool.org.

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