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| |  | | Open Now! Check Out the New Howard School Spiritwear Store The Howard School is excited to announce the launch of our brand-new online Spiritwear store! Whether you are gearing up for game days, race mornings, or simply want to represent our community in style, you can now shop official Howard School apparel and gear directly online. Shop Early for the Holidays! With the holiday season just around the corner, now is the perfect time to stock up on cozy hoodies, shirts, and accessories for the whole family. Order early to ensure your items arrive in time for holiday gifting! |
| | |  | | Double Your Impact with The Howard Fund Now through Friday, Nov. 27 The Howard School Board of Trustees has generously offered a $20,000 matching challenge for gifts to The Howard Fund made by current parents through Friday, Nov. 27. Every gift will be matched dollar for dollar, up to $20,000, doubling your impact on the Howard experience. Your gift helps make possible the personalized Howard experience your child receives every day, where teachers, speech-language pathologists, counselors, and learning specialists work together to understand how your child learns best, build on their strengths, and give them the tools and confidence to succeed. Just as importantly, your support gives Howard the flexibility to seize unexpected opportunities that enrich learning and make an immediate difference for our students. Make your gift by Friday, Nov. 27 and help us unlock the full $20,000 match! |
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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. Additional Parent Education events that 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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| | The Book Fair is Back Nov. 16-20 The Howard School Book Fair is just around the corner! Join the Parents Association Nov. 16–20 for a wonderful selection of books for readers of all ages. It's a great opportunity to encourage a love of reading while supporting The Howard School. Can't make it in person? Families can also shop online throughout Book Fair week by using code HWD at checkout. Happy reading and shopping! Volunteers for The Howard School Book Fair Parents and community members are welcome to sign up for single time slots, half days, or full days depending on their availability during the book fair. To review open shifts and join in supporting the event, visit the Book Fair Volunteer SignUpGenius. |
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| | Get Your Free Tickets to the Arts + Health Laboratory’s Second Annual Convening Tuesday, Nov. 17, from 5-7:30 p.m. The Howard School continues to help advance neuroarts research and innovation in Atlanta, and you're invited to join The Howard School on Tuesday, Nov. 17, from 5-7:30 p.m. for the Arts + Health Laboratory’s Second Annual Convening at The Woodruff Arts Center to explore the exciting intersection of art, neuroscience, and human flourishing. The school is playing a major role in this initiative, and we look forward to your support. |
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| Grandparents & Special Friends Day for Lower School Students Friday, Nov. 20, from 9 a.m to noon. The Howard School is excited to welcome Lower School grandparents and special friends to campus on Friday, Nov. 20, from 9 a.m. to noon for a special morning together. If a student does not have a grandparent or special friend attending, a parent or guardian is welcome to join. RSVP to let us know who will be attending. Volunteer Opportunities The Parents Association is seeking parent volunteers to help with Grandparents & Special Friends Day. Volunteers will greet arriving guests, assist with escorting visitors to event locations on campus, and provide general support throughout the morning. Visit the sign-up page for opportunities. |
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| | | Important Dates - Monday, Nov. 16–Friday, Nov. 20: Book Fair
- Thursday, Nov. 19: Lower School Feast (Students Only)
- Friday, Nov. 20, from 9 a.m to noon.: Grandparent & Special Friends Day
- Friday, Nov. 20, at 12:15 p.m.: Early Dismissal
- Monday, Nov. 23–Friday, Nov. 27: School Closed for Thanksgiving Break
- Monday, Nov. 30: School Resumes
- Thursday, Dec. 3, from 8:30-9:15 a.m.: Rising Sixth-Grade In-Person Parent Info Session (Invitation to follow)
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| |  | | Important Dates - Thursday, Nov. 12 (Sixth Grade) and Tuesday, Nov. 17 (Seventh Grade): Parent Coffees. See below for RSVP details.
- Monday, Nov. 16–Friday, Nov. 20: Book Fair
- Friday, Nov. 20, at 12:15 p.m.: Early Dismissal
- Monday, Nov. 23–Friday, Nov. 27: School Closed for Thanksgiving Break
- Monday, Nov. 30: School Resumes
- Thursday, Dec. 3, 9:30–10:15 a.m.: Rising Eighth-Grade Virtual Parent Info Session (Invitation to follow)
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| | Sixth and Seventh Grade Parent Coffees 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 A.O. and other families from your respective grade levels for a casual opportunity to connect over a cup of coffee in the Hawk’s Nest. |
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| Important Dates - Wednesday, Nov. 18: High School Fellowship Interview Fair (Representatives from Fellowship Partners will be on campus to meet and interview students before placements are made in January)
- Thursday, Nov. 19–Friday, Nov. 20: High School Conferences (No school for High School students. See below for additional information)
- Monday, Nov. 23–Friday, Nov. 27: School Closed for Thanksgiving Break
- Monday, Nov. 30: School Resumes
- Dec. 3: High School Lunch and Lead Guest: Aleli Vazquez (Ron Clark Academy)
- Dec. 5: Homecoming Dance
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| | High School Conferences Thursday, Nov. 19–Friday, Nov. 20 High School Student-led Conferences will be Thursday, Nov. 19 through Friday, Nov. 20. Students will only attend school to present at their conference. If parents need to change dates/times, they can contact LaToiya Williams-Jackson at [email protected]. |
| | |  | | Game Schedule Basketball - Monday, Nov. 9, at 5 p.m.: Varsity Boys Basketball v. Academe of the Oaks at The Howard School
- Tuesday, Nov. 10, at 4:45 p.m.: Middle School Boys Basketball B Team v. Ridgeview at The Howard School
- Tuesday, Nov. 10, at 5:45 p.m.: Middle School Boys Basketball A Team v. Ridgeview at The Howard School
- Wednesday, Nov. 11, at 4 p.m.: Middle School Boys Basketball B Team at Galloway
- Wednesday, Nov. 11, at 4 p.m.: Varsity Girls Basketball at Atlanta Area School For The Deaf
- Wednesday, Nov. 11, at 5:30 p.m.: Varsity Boys Basketball at Atlanta Area School For The Deaf
- Thursday, Nov. 12, at 4 p.m.: JV Boys Basketball at Core
- Thursday, Nov. 12, at 5 p.m.: Varsity Boys Basketball at Core
- Monday, Nov. 16, at 4 p.m.: JV Boys Basketball v The New School at The Howard School
- Monday, Nov.16, at 5 p.m.: Girls (MS/HS) Basketball v Solafide at The Howard School
- Wednesday, Nov. 18, at 4:30 p.m.: Middle School Boys Basketball A Team v McGinnis Woods at The Howard School
- Wednesday, Nov. 18, at 4:30 p.m.: JV Boys Basketball at Cumberland
Swimming - Friday, Nov. 13, at 4 p.m.: Middle and High School Swim Meet at Georgia Tech
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