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September 11, 2025
Community News
Community News
Choose Yearbook Photo by Wednesday, September 17 & Early Bird Discount
St. John Photography has student pictures loaded into their portal.
All families need to designate which picture they want the school to use in the yearbook by Wednesday, September 17, even if they are not placing an order.
Orders completed by this Sunday, September 7, will receive an early bird discount of 15% off the entire order, with a minimum order of $25, and free delivery to the school.
To access your student's pictures, please follow these steps:
Click here to access the St. John Photography website.
Choose “Find My School.”
Enter "FLSC" as the password.
Log in or set up an account as needed.
Enter your student's first and last name in the search.
Click on the picture desired, choose Yearbook Choice, and follow the prompts.
Please contact St. John Photography directly with any questions you may have at info@stjohnphotography.com or 704-889-7800, Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
Dining Hall Allergen Update & Required Health Forms
Please review this message from the Health Room, which includes an important dining hall allergen update and time-sensitive reminders about required medical forms.
Please contact the health room with questions at nurse@thefletcherschool.org.
NC Opportunity Scholarship Application Update for 2025-2026
The 2025-26 Opportunity Scholarship new student application currently remains open. NCSEAA will continue to make awards each month in order of application for full-year funding for applications submitted through September 30, 2025, as funds remain available for the program. The student must also be enrolled and attending by this date to be eligible for a fall award.
If funds remain available after that date, new applications may also be submitted from October 1 through December 31, 2025, for a scholarship award to start with the spring 2026 semester.
All Fletcher Families are strongly encouraged to apply (note: you do not need an IEP to apply for this scholarship). For more information and to access the application, please go to https://k12.ncseaa.edu/opportunity-scholarship/.
2025-2026 ESA+ and Opportunity Scholarship Recipient Families
We have now completed the School certification and endorsement process with NCSEAA for 2025-2026 ESA+ and Opportunity Scholarship award recipients.
If you have not already done so, please log into your NCSEAA portal and complete the parent endorsement step of the process.
Once that is complete, the state will disburse the fall semester award funds directly to the school.
If you have any questions, please contact Tracy Grocott, Controller, at tgrocott@thefletcherschool.org.
Student Attendance & Supervision at Home Sporting Events
We love seeing our students at home sporting events, cheering on the Falcons!
Please remember that students in grades K-8 must be supervised by an adult. The adult doesn't need to be the student's parent, but does need to acknowledge being responsible for the student.
Upper School students may attend sporting events without adult supervision.
Searching for Information? Check Out Resource Docs!
Resource Docs is a part of the FACTS Family Portal.
To access Resource Docs:
Open the Fletcher website, www.thefletcherschool.org
Select Menu in the top right corner.
Select Family Portal.
Log in by typing in the User Name “tfs-nc” and your password.
Select Resource Docs located in the left column.
When the Document Archives screen appears, select the "name" heading to organize the docs in alphabetical order.
You will have easy access to the handbook, carpool map, health forms, financial documents, who to contact lists, and more.
There’s Still Time to RSVP to the
Fletcher Forward Campaign Launch
Saturday, September 13
4-6 p.m.
Charlotte Country Club
You're invited to be a part of this transformative journey to strengthen our campus, curriculum, and community.
It’s a moment to connect, learn, and begin the work together. Join us as we move Fletcher Forward.
RSVP: Trish Gartner, (704) 365-4658 or tgartner@thefletcherschool.org
Adults only, dressy attire (no denim, please).
New Fletcher T-Shirt
& Spirit Wear
Order Online!
Check out our newest Fletcher t-shirt!
You can purchase this shirt and other spirit wear items at our Fletcher School Store.
Homecoming Fan Fest
Friday, September 26
4-7 p.m.
On Campus
We invite all families to come out for an evening of fun, food, and Falcon Pride at Homecoming Fan Fest!
The City Cookout food truck will be here for families to purchase dinner.
Games that night include:
Middle School Soccer at 4 p.m.
Varsity Soccer at 5 p.m.
Middle School Volleyball at 4 p.m.
Varsity Volleyball at 6 p.m.
Stay tuned for a separate email about childcare options in the coming days.
New Family Coffee
Tuesday, September 30
8-9:30 a.m.
On Campus
New Families--make plans to join other new Fletcher parents and guardians for coffee, chat about the start of the school year, and learn helpful tips for the remainder of the school year.
College Funding Coach:
Free Webinar for Families
Tuesday, September 30
7 p.m.
In collaboration with NCAIS, Mike Russell of The College Funding Coach will present a webinar on The Little-Known Secrets of Paying for College. This virtual event is for any family wanting to learn how to pay for college (preschool-high school).
The College Funding Coach team is on a mission to help families save on the high cost of higher education. They have established an approach that helps parents understand the college funding process, reduce their out-of-pocket expenses, and balance the challenge of saving for college and retirement simultaneously.
College Night
From Fletcher to College: Building Your Future
For Grades 6-12 Parents & Upper School Students
Tuesday, October 7
6:15-8:15 p.m.
On Campus
Click here for complete event details, presenters, and to RSVP.
Middle and Upper School parents and Upper School students are invited to an engaging evening with our college admissions experts. In one night, you'll gain valuable insight into navigating the college journey—from finding the right fit to standing out in applications to accessing campus support.
How the Evening Works: Attendees will rotate through four sessions with college admission experts, followed by a wrap-up with Fletcher’s College Counselor.
Yearbook Pride Ads
Due Thursday, October 9
Celebrate your student’s achievements by purchasing a Pride Ad for the 2025-2026 Yearbook.
See prices and complete the order form: Yearbook Pride Ad Order Form
Orders are due Thursday, October 9.
Thank you for supporting the yearbook!
Mark Your Calendars!
Fall Family Festival
Sunday, October 12
3-5 p.m.
On Campus
Our Fall Family Festival returns this year!
This is a free event open to all Fletcher families and friends with inflatables, games, face painting, caricatures, and a cake walk.
Food trucks will be on-site for families to purchase meals and treats.
Keep an eye out for more details, sponsorship information, and volunteer opportunities.
We can’t wait to see you there!
Join the
2025 Dyslexia Dash Remotely
Saturday, October 18
Help support the International Dyslexia Branch of NC (IDA NC) by signing up to join the IDA GA Dyslexia Dash remotely on October 18, 2025.
Go to "Group or Team for 5km Run/Walks" and join the IDA NC team.
Thank you for supporting IDA NC and their mission.
Stay tuned for more information on how to join our community as we gather to help spread the word about Dyslexia and Fletcher!
Parents' Council News
Parents' Council News
Support Parents' Council
Thank you to all of the families who have joined Parents' Council. Your engagement and fee of $60 make it possible for us to host many events for students, their families, and the faculty and staff of Fletcher throughout the year, such as exam treats for our Upper School and DJs for all of the school dances. There is still time to join Parents' Council if you haven't done so already.
Each month, Parents' Council hosts a variety of events. Make sure you mark your calendar so you don't miss out! Parents' Council Events
Conference Day Treats Sign-Up
Middle School and Upper School Conferences are right around the corner! Fletcher families help support our teachers with providing conference day treats. Please use the Conference Day Treats sign-up links to select items to bring to school between September 15-17.
The teachers are so appreciative of our generosity on these days!
Educational Technology News
Educational Technology News
Make Screen Time Safe and Positive
Developing healthy habits for kids isn't just about things like brushing your teeth every day or getting enough sleep. Our everyday life is so connected with our digital experiences that being healthy with media and technology is part of being healthy in general.
Good news: Teaching digital well-being doesn't require being tech-savvy. Supportive conversations and role-modeling help kids—from toddlers to teens—learn to check in with their thoughts and feelings after screen time, take breaks and balance device use with offline activities, and reclaim control from addictively designed tech by creating device-free time or spaces.
Lower School News
Lower School News
Label Student Items
Please remember, as the weather cools, to label student items, especially hoodies, jackets, and sweaters.
Middle School News
Middle School News
Register for the Overnight Middle School Field Trip by Friday, September 26
Thursday, October 9-Friday, October 10: Middle School Overnight Field Trip to Camp Thunderbird. Please register here by Friday, September 26.
If your child requires prescription or over-the-counter medication while on the trip, you must read our 2025-2026 Medication Policies and complete your 2025-2026 Medication Authorization.
Parent/Teacher Conferences
Thursday, September 18-Friday, September 19: Parent/Teacher Conferences
Upper School News
Upper School News
Senior Exit Class Field Trip
Monday, September 15: Senior Exit Class field trip to Winthrop University
Parent/Teacher Conferences
Thursday, September 18-Friday, September 19: Parent/Teacher Conferences
Homcoming Dance for Grades 9-12
Saturday, September 27: Homecoming Dance for Grades 9-12, from 7:30-9:30 p.m., in The Fletcher School Courtyard
Register for Upper School Trip to Williamsburg by Tuesday, September 30
Please register for the Upper School trip to Williamsburg by Tuesday, September 30.
The trip is Wednesday, April 22-Friday, April 24.
If your child requires prescription or over-the-counter medication while on the trip, you must read our 2025-2026 Medication Policies and complete your 2025-2026 Medication Authorization.
Athletics News
Athletics News
Fall Athletic Schedule
View the schedule for this fall's competitions. Please note the tabs along the bottom for each sport. Let's go, Falcons!
College Counseling News
College Counseling News
College Counseling & Testing Calendar
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