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| | |  | | Thank You—We Reached Our 2025-2026 Annual Fund Goal! Thanks to the incredible generosity of our community, The Howard School raised more than $375,000, surpassing our Annual Fund goal! Your support makes so much possible—from professional development and enriching field trips to STEM projects, new equipment, guest speakers, and more. We are deeply grateful to everyone who contributed and invested in our students and teachers. Stay tuned for more information about the 2026-2027 Annual Fund and the many ways our community's generosity will continue to enrich The Howard School experience. |
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| Welcome Back, Dr. Scott Hamilton The Howard School is pleased to welcome Dr. Scott Hamilton back to our community as Director of Psychological Services. Many families may remember Scott from his previous years at The Howard School, where he served in school leadership as both Principal and Assistant Head of School before continuing his work as a board-certified neuropsychologist supporting children and families throughout the Atlanta area. In this new role, Scott will work collaboratively with our counselors, faculty, and specialists to help strengthen the support we provide students. He will continue to provide psychoeducational evaluations, offer consultation to our counselors, assist with the interpretation of psychoeducational evaluations when appropriate, and serve as a resource to our educational teams. Scott's return reflects our ongoing commitment to providing students and families with exceptional support rooted in both educational expertise and clinical insight. We are excited to welcome Scott back to The Howard School and look forward to sharing more about future initiatives as plans develop. |
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| | Review the 2026–2027 School Handbook Before the first day of school, please take time to review the handbook with your student. It contains important information about school policies, procedures, expectations, and resources that will help your family begin the year informed and prepared. |
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| | Fall Sports Practice Schedule High School Flag Football and Volleyball start practice on Monday, Aug. 10. The practice schedule for the first week of school will be as follows: - Monday, Aug. 10, from 3-4:30 p.m.
- Tuesday, Aug.11 (No practice)
- Wednesday, Aug. 12, from 3-4:30 p.m.
- Thursday, Aug. 13 (First day of school), from 3:15-4:30 p.m
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|  | | W.I.N.G.S. Aftercare, Morning Care, and Enrichment Clubs Aftercare (Daily Supervision) - Hours: Available every full school day until 5:30 p.m.
- Structure: Lower School and Middle School host separate aftercare groups, with Lower School further divided by age. Snacks are provided at 3:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. High School students transition to aftercare in the main lobby following Hawk H.E.L.P. at 4 p.m.
- Billing: $8 per hour (billed in 15-minute increments via FACTS) starting at 3:15 p.m. Late fees apply after 5:30 p.m.
- Pick-up: Drivers should pull into the main lobby roundabout at the flagpole to meet a staff member.
Delayed Start Wednesday Morning Care - Hours: Drop-off is strictly between 7:30-8:30 a.m. (Students arriving after 8:45 a.m. must wait for regular carpool at 9:30 a.m.)
- Activities: Lower and Middle School students participate in STEAM-based activities. High School students may join Middle School or utilize gym space.
- Billing: A flat fee of $20 per session is billed monthly via FACTS.
While registration is not required and drop-ins are welcome for both programs, families planning to utilize Aftercare or any session of Wednesday Morning Care are asked to complete an interest form by Tuesday, Aug. 11, to assist with planning. Click here to complete the interest form. After School Enrichment Clubs
Clubs run six to 10 weeks per term for an additional fee. Term 1 club schedules and registration information will be emailed on Friday, Aug. 14, ahead of registration opening on Tuesday, Aug. 18. Questions can be directed to W.I.N.G.S. staff at the Lower and Middle School Meet & Greet information tables or by sending an email to [email protected]. |
| | Technology Acceptable Usage Policy Parents and guardians must complete the Acceptable Use Policy form before students are permitted to use campus technology. While the Technology Department previously emailed the form to families, it can also be accessed and submitted online. All students are required to have a completed form before the start of the school year. Click here to complete the form. |
| | Meet & Greet Updates
Tuesday, Aug. 11 On Thursday, Aug. 6, families received an email regarding updates to the Meet & Greet. Each division's Meet & Greet will begin with a Form Drop-Off and Technology Set-Up in the gym followed by the Meet & Greet or High School Pop-In. Earlier start times allow families to ask questions about technology and after-school programming, bring medications to the School Nurse, learn more about athletics and dining services, and meet our new Parents Association and learn about volunteering opportunities. |
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| | First Parent Coffee of the School Year
Thursday, Aug. 13, at 8:30 a.m. Families are invited to gather with the Parents Association for the first Parent Coffee of the school year on Thursday, Aug. 13, at 8:30 a.m., at Star Provisions, 1460 Ellsworth Industrial Blvd NW, Atlanta, GA 30318. This informal meetup is a wonderful opportunity to reconnect with familiar faces, welcome new families to the community, and celebrate the start of the year together. |
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| | Important Dates - Tuesday, Aug. 11, from 10:45 a.m. to noon: Lower School Meet & Greet (See details under In Case You Missed It)
- Thursday, Aug. 13, at 8:30 a.m.: First Day of School
- Thursday, Aug. 13, at 8:30 a.m.: First PA Parent Coffee (See details under In Case You Missed It)
- Wednesday, Aug. 19: First Delayed Start. Classes begin at 10 a.m.
- Wednesday, Aug. 26, 6:30-8 p.m.: Lower School Parent Information Night
- Friday, Aug. 28, 8:30-10 a.m.: New Parent Breakfast
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|  | | Important Dates - Tuesday, Aug. 11, from 1:30-3 p.m.: Middle School Meet & Greet (See details under In Case You Missed It)
- Thursday, Aug. 13, at 8:30 a.m.: First Day of School
- Thursday, Aug. 13, at 8:30 a.m.: First PA Parent Coffee (See details under In Case You Missed It)
- Wednesday, Aug. 19: First Delayed Start. Classes begin at 10 a.m.
- Tuesday, Aug. 25, 6:30-8 p.m.: Middle School Parent Information Night
- Friday, Aug. 28, 8:30-10 a.m.: New Parent Breakfast
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| Important Dates - Tuesday, Aug. 11, from noon to 2 p.m.: High School Meet & Greet (See details under In Case You Missed It)
- Thursday, Aug. 13, at 8:30 a.m.: First Day of School
- Thursday, Aug. 13, at 8:30 a.m.: First PA Parent Coffee (See details under In Case You Missed It)
- Thursday, Aug. 13, from 8:30-9:30 a.m.: Welcome Back Breakfast (students and faculty only)
- Wednesday, Aug. 19: First Delayed Start. Classes begin at 10 a.m.
- Wednesday, Aug. 26, at 6:30 p.m.: High School Parent Information Night
- Friday, Aug. 28, 8:30-10 a.m.: New Parent Breakfast
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