Keeping you plugged into the exciting things happening at the High School
Published August 16, 2026
Volume 317
Mr. James Wheeler - High School Principal
Walking Together: A Great Start
What an amazing first week of school! There is something special about seeing our hallways and classrooms filled again with students, teachers, laughter, learning, and new opportunities. Our school year is off to a fast start, and I am incredibly excited about what God has in store for us.
This week also marked our first Community Groups of the year, and my staff and I have already heard so many encouraging stories coming from these gatherings. Students and leaders are beginning to build relationships, ask meaningful questions and create spaces where they can grow together. We are believing and praying that God will use these groups to spiritually mature all of us this school year.
Our theme this year is Engagement, and Community Groups provide a wonderful opportunity to live that out; not simply being present, but actively engaging with God and His Word together as one!
Parents, would you join us in praying? Pray for our Community Group Leaders as they faithfully invest in our students. Pray for our Students to engage openly and courageously. And most importantly, pray that God would use these groups to draw each of us into a deeper relationship with Him.
Welcome back, students! What a great first week—and we are only getting started.
As we continue walking together, may we know God more deeply, make Him known more faithfully and trust Him to guide every step we take. May the Lord bless you and your family this week.
8/18/26 - Senior Academic Parent Night
8/24/26 - Fall Picture Day
8/25/26 - (9th-11th) Academic Parent Night
Check out our SCHOOL CALENDAR
Progress learning
We will be administering our first Progress Learning Benchmark assessments soon using the schedule below. Benchmarks are given at specific points during the school year to measure students’ current understanding of grade-level standards and skills. Benchmark results help us identify areas of strength, determine where additional support may be needed, and monitor academic growth over time. While these assessments do not count as grades, they provide valuable information that helps teachers guide instruction and helps students continue to grow.
Tuesday, 8/25 & Wednesday, 8/26: Math Benchmarks in Algebra 1, Geometry, Honors Geometry, Algebra 2, and Honors Algebra 2
Thursday, 8/27 & Friday, 8/28: ELA Benchmarks in Literature & Composition I, Honors Literature & Composition I, Literature & Composition II, and Honors Literature & Composition II
SENIORS
Senior Retreat
We are so excited to announce our class of 2027 Senior Retreat in the Mountains of Andrews, NC! TCS is partnering with Snowbird Wilderness Outfitters, a gospel-centered Christian camp. Students will enjoy a spiritual retreat full of time for worship, prayer, meditation, team building, and plenty of outdoor recreation!
The theme is “What is the gospel?” Our Seniors will be pointed to Christ as we seek to understand the person and work of Jesus in salvation. Further, students will be challenged in their understanding of the role of the gospel in their lives as they continue their walk with Christ.
STEP 1: Parents, go to Blackbaud and pay the registration fee for the Senior Retreat ($150).
STEP 2: Click the following link to register for Snowbird!
Senior Merchandise Ordering for Upcoming Seniors
It’s hard to believe, but it’s already time for our current Juniors to order their Senior shirts and Senior Sashes—how exciting!
To place your order, please use the link below:
Student council
Prayer Requests
The High School Administrative Team would love to partner with families to lift up prayer requests you have. Please fill out theTCS High School Prayer Requests form to submit a request. These requests will be prayed over on a regular basis and kept confidential among the High School Administrative Team.
“Devote yourselves to prayer with an alert mind and a thankful heart.” Colossians 4:2
FROM THE COUNSELING DEPARTMENT
Counselor for Grades 9-12
Request for a Schedule Change
Approval for a schedule change will be limited to the following:
Need a class for graduation
Change the level of a class
The prerequisites for the course have not been met
Error in scheduling
Students should complete the Request for a Schedule Change form if there is an error with their schedule. The form is designed to allow for a more efficient way to process the requests. To help expedite the schedule change requests, please complete the form. Sending an email in addition to completing the form will slow down the process and is not necessary. Mrs. Hutcheson will use the information from the form to make necessary schedule adjustments.
DROP/ADD PERIOD FOR HIGH SCHOOL
The drop/add period for high school classes ends on Friday, August 28th. Please note, only core classes can be adjusted. Students cannot drop an elective course once school begins. All elective courses need to be finalized by the first day of school, Tuesday, August 11, 2026.
Dual Enrollment Information
ON CAMPUS DUAL ENROLLMENT COURSES
Dual Enrollment classes through Point University and Middle GA State University are held at TCS. It is important to note that these are college courses and that all communications are conducted by the student directly with the faculty and staff with those colleges. Dual enrollment professors at any college or university do not communicate via email with parents due to federal privacy law (FERPA). Additionally, TCS teachers, staff and administrators are not the point of contact for dual enrollment class questions.
Dual enrollment classes do NOT meet on Mondays, even if they appear on your schedule.
Semester one dual enrollment classes with Point University begin Wednesday, August 19th.
Semester one dual enrollment classes with Middle GA begin Wednesday, August 12th. Juniors enrolled in Dual Enrollment Aviation Meteorology, you are scheduled to use the TCS Flight Lab in Room 534 during 7th period.
*If your student is enrolled in a course that is not being offered on campus (i.e. Southern Crescent Technical College, West Georgia, Georgia Military College, ets.), please take time to review their start and end dates as well as the policies on absences and tardies.
To see dates and registration information for the ACT and SAT, click the links below.
Click on the links below for updated details from GA Tech and UGA.
Submit your TCS transcript to UGA using www.gafutures.org-
COLLEGE PLANNING
HELPFUL LINKS AND DOCUMENTS
FROM THE COUNSELING DEPT.
Senior Parent Meeting: August 18, 2026 at 6:30pm in the Student Center (Link will Follow)
Senior Parent Night - Slide Presentation
TCS HOPE Rigor Course List (to receive the HOPE Scholarship)
Paying for College - Scholarship Resources
Georgia Match Official Website
Georgia Match Informational Powerpoint
James Wheeler - High School Principal - james.wheeler@tcslions.org
Roby Ross - Assistant Principal - roby.ross@tcslions.org
Reed Shackelford - Director of Academics - reed.shackelford@tcslions.org
Karen Brannon - Director of Academics - karen.brannon@tcslions.org
Michelle Hutcheson - High School Counselor - michelle.hutcheson@tcslions.org
Brittany Girard - Executive Assistant - Brittany.girard@tcslions.org
Attendance - hsattendance@tcslions.org
Nurse - nurses@tcslions.org