Dear High School Community,

Welcome to the end of the academic year. I am deeply thankful that we have reached this point together. The graduates have been sent off, final exams are complete, and after tomorrow’s Awards Ceremony, we will begin turning our attention toward next year.

The first day of school will be Friday, August 7, which we are calling Induction Day. New student orientation will take place in the morning. The whole-school induction program will run from 1:00–3:00 p.m. During that time, all students will:

1. Meet their Tribe teacher

2. Receive their textbooks

3. Be assigned their lockers

4. Receive their phone pouches

5. Be dismissed

Our goal is a streamlined, efficient process that ensures a smooth transition into the following week. Additional details will be provided via email closer to the date.

On Monday, August 10, the new timetable will begin. The High School will gather during the first portion of first period for a brief assembly to ensure we begin the year aligned and unified. There will be a grace period as students settle into schedules, and we will provide clear guidance during the opening weeks.

As I mentioned last week, reflecting on this year brings to mind the grace of God. There have been more reminders than I can count. I am especially grateful for our senior class and their resilience. I was their fourth principal in four years, yet they endured change with steadiness and finished well. “Let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up” (Galatians 6:9, English Standard Version, 2001).