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| | |  | | Their Stories. Their Strengths. Your Impact. Every day, students at The Howard School experience transformative moments—a complex concept finally clicking, the courage to speak up, or the confidence to embrace a new challenge. Hear from Howard School parents, students, and teachers about what these meaningful moments mean to them by watching their stories. These inspiring journeys sit at the heart of The Howard Fund, the school's annual giving campaign. Every dollar raised directly enriches the daily learning experiences that help students grow, thrive, and find their voices. |
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| |  | | Parent Volunteer Opportunities Are Available The Parents Association (PA) is looking for parent volunteers to help with Faculty and Staff Appreciation Week and The Howard School Book Fair. Whether it's for an hour or a few hours, all help is appreciated. Faculty and Staff Appreciation Week - Baked Goods Wanted Sweet Retreat Day is Thursday, Oct. 22, and the Parent Association is asking families to help make the day extra sweet for The Howard School’s wonderful faculty and staff. Families are invited to donate baked goods in individual portions—cookies, brownies, cupcakes, bars, and other easy-to-grab treats are all welcome. PA representatives will be at Lower School and High School drop-off locations on Thursday, Oct. 22 to collect all donations. Thank you for helping make Sweet Retreat a special day for the faculty and staff. Volunteers for The Howard School Book Fair: A variety of flexible shift options are available Nov. 13-20 throughout the book fair. Parents and community members are welcome to sign up for single time slots, half days, or full days depending on their availability. To review open shifts and join in supporting the event, visit the Book Fair Volunteer SignUpGenius. |
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| Register for the Executive Functioning Parent Education Event Tuesday, Nov. 10, from 8:30-10 a.m. The Howard School will host a parent education session focused on executive functioning and practical strategies and tools to support students with learning differences. Parents of elementary, middle, and high school students—as well as educators and other professionals who work with students—are encouraged to attend and gain valuable, actionable strategies to help students thrive at school and at home. Save the Date: Additional Parent Education events will be hosted in Spring 2027: - Understanding Learning Differences: Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2027, from 8:30-10 a.m.
- College Readiness for Students with Learning Differences: Tuesday, March 9, 2027, from 8:30-10 a.m.
- Building Social Skills for Students with Learning Differences, K-12: Tuesday, April 27, 2027, from 8:30-10 a.m.
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| | Important Dates - Tuesday, Oct. 20, from 9–10:30 a.m.: Wings of Wisdom Grandparents Meeting
- Friday, Oct. 30, at 8:30 a.m.: Save the Date! Halloween Parade (families invited to attend)
- Thursday, Nov. 5, from 8:30–9:30 a.m.: Lower School Parent Coffee. Click here to RSVP.
- Friday, Nov. 6, 8:30-10 a.m.: Refer a family! Lower and Middle School Open House
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| |  | | Important Dates - Tuesday, Oct. 20, from 9-10:30 a.m.: Wings of Wisdom Grandparents Meeting
- Tuesday, Oct. 20: Deadline to Register for Fall Dance Aftercare
- Friday, Oct. 23, from 5:30-7:30 p.m.: Middle School Fall Dance
- Friday, Nov. 6, 8:30-10 a.m.: Refer a family! Lower and Middle School Open House
- Thursday, Nov. 12 (Sixth Grade) and Tuesday, Nov. 17 (Seventh Grade)
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| | Save the Date: Parent Coffee Thursday, Nov. 12 (Sixth Grade) and Tuesday, Nov. 17 (Seventh Grade), from 8:30-9:30 a.m. Sixth and seventh grade parents are invited to join Principal AO and other families from your respective grade levels for a casual opportunity to connect over a cup of coffee in the Hawk’s Nest. |
| | | Register for Aftercare Before the Fall Dance The Middle School Fall Dance is Friday, Oct. 23, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. All students attending MS aftercare on the day of the dance must be registered in advance by Tuesday, Oct. 20 (even if the student will not attend the dance). |
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| Important Dates - Tuesday, Oct. 20, from 9-10:30 a.m.: Wings of Wisdom Grandparents Meeting
- Wednesday, Oct. 21: Late Start and Unity Day
- Friday, Oct. 23: High School Scary Movie Night
- Thursday, Nov. 5, 8:30-10 a.m.: Refer a family! High School Open House
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| |  | | Winter Sports Start Soon Oct. 26-29 Winter sports start on Monday, Oct. 26. Athletes should plan to attend all days of the evaluation schedule below: Middle School Boys Basketball Evaluations - Tuesday, Oct. 27, from 3:15-4:15 p.m.
- Wednesday, Oct. 28, from 3:15-4:15 p.m.
- Thursday, Oct. 29, from 3:15-4:15 p.m.
Girls Basketball Evaluations ( Middle School and High School Combined) - Monday, Oct. 26, from 3:15-4:15 p.m. (High School Only)
- Tuesday, Oct. 27, from 3:15-4:15 p.m. (Middle School and High School)
- Wednesday, Oct. 28, from 3:15-4:15 p.m. (Middle School and High School)
- Thursday, Oct. 29, from 3:15-4:15 p.m. (Middle School and High School)
HS Boys Basketball Evaluations - Monday, Oct. 26, from 3:15-4:15 p.m.
- Tuesday, Oct. 27, from 4:15-5:30 p.m.
- Wednesday, Oct. 28, from 4:15-5:30 p.m.
- Thursday, Oct. 29, from 4:15-5:30 p.m. (First Day of Practice)
Swimming - Monday, Oct. 26: Practice until 5:15 at Georgia Tech
- Tuesday, Oct. 27: Practice until 5:15 at Georgia Tech
- Wednesday, Oct. 28: Practice until 5:15 at Georgia Tech
- Thursday, Oct. 29: Practice until 5:15 at Georgia Tech
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| | Game Schedule Volleyball - Monday, Oct. 19, Time TBD: Varsity Volleyball AAC Tournament at Mill Springs
- Thursday, Oct. 22, Time TBD: Varsity Volleyball AAC Tournament at Mill Springs
- Friday, Oct. 23, at 4 p.m.: AAC Volleyball All-Star Game at The Howard School
Soccer - Tuesday, Oct. 20, Time TBD: Middle School Soccer Tournament, Location TBD
- Thursday, Oct. 22, Time TBD: Middle School Soccer Tournament, Location TBD
Cross Country - Tuesday, Oct. 20, at 10 a.m.: Middle School Cross Country Champs at Mill Springs
Flag Football - Tuesday, Oct. 20, at 3 p.m.: JV Flag Football Playoffs at Silverbacks Park
- Tuesday, Oct. 20, at 3 p.m.: Varsity Flag Football Playoffs at Silverbacks Park
- Wednesday, Oct. 21, at 4 p.m.: Varsity Flag Football All Star Game at Mill Springs
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