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Published November 1, 2026
Volume 329
Mr. James Wheeler - High School Principal
Walking Together:
Leaves Are Falling, but We Are Lifted Up
“I lift up my eyes to the hills. From where does my help come? My help comes from the LORD, who made heaven and earth.” — Psalm 121:1–2 (ESV)
Trinity Family,
As we turn the calendar from October to November, if you’re like me, you see the beauty of changing seasons. The temperatures are cooling, the leaves are changing colors and beginning to fall and another month of the school year is coming to a close. Yet as the leaves fall around us, I am reminded of a wonderful truth: Even as things around us change, God continues to lift us up.
Life has its seasons, doesn't it? Some bring excitement and celebration, while others bring challenges and uncertainty. As parents, educators, and students, we experience those seasons in different ways. But through every change, we serve a God whose faithfulness never changes.
Psalm 121 reminds us to lift our eyes toward the Lord, the One from whom our help comes. What an encouraging reminder as we enter November! Our strength is not found in having everything figured out, but in trusting the One who holds every season in His hands.
As we approach Thanksgiving, I encourage our Trinity families to look beyond the busyness of everyday life and recognize the many ways God has carried us this school year. Perhaps this is a wonderful time to ask, “Where have you seen God's faithfulness in your life recently?” Sometimes we become so focused on what lies ahead that we forget to thank God for how far He has already brought us.
The leaves may be falling, but our hearts can remain lifted toward the One who never changes.
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.
11/10/26 - Beta Club Veterans Day Dinner @ 6:45 In The Gathering Place
11/17/26 - HS Senior Parent Night- Financial Aid @ 6:30 PM In The Student Center
11/23/26 - 11/27/26 - Thanksgiving Break - No School
Check out our SCHOOL CALENDAR
GO Week Update: Registration for our International and Regional GO Week trips has officially concluded. For additional information or questions regarding GO Week, please contact us at GoWeek@tcslions.org or visit our website at GO Week Website.
FROM THE COUNSELING DEPARTMENT
Counselor for Grades 9-12
Class of 2027
College Acceptances & Scholarship Awards
Seniors and Parents, we want to celebrate your college acceptances and scholarship awards! As you receive acceptance letters and academic or athletic scholarship offers, please share them with our College Counseling Department at college.bound@tcslions.org.
Remember, we want to know about ALL college acceptances and scholarship offers, even if you do not plan to attend that particular college or university. Please submit copies of your acceptance letters and scholarship offers as you receive them so we can celebrate the accomplishments of our Class of 2027!
SENIORS are College Bound!
You’ve got a ‘HOLE‘ lot to celebrate:
College apps are IN!
‘DONUT’ forget to stop by Room 534 on Monday November 2nd for a treat.
November is Georgia Apply to College Month, and many colleges in the state of Georgia will waive the application fee for applications submitted during the month of November.
Trinity Christian School will host Georgia Apply to College. November 2, 9, and 16, Seniors will have the opportunity to work on completing and submitting college applications. Mrs. Hutcheson and other staff members will be available to help seniors complete applications each of those days 9 am - 3 pm in Room 534. UWG College Admissions Representative, Brendan Willoughby-Ray will be here on November 2 from 9 - 11 am. Seniors, if you have completed your college applications, we want to celebrate your submission. Please stop by for a sweet treat on November 2nd. Seniors will need to complete the Google Form form to register for Georgia Apply To College.
SAVE THE DATE!: COLLEGE FINANCIAL AID WORKSHOP
The counseling department is hosting a college financial aid workshop on Monday, Nov. 17th from 6:30-7:30 pm in the Student Activities Center in Building 1. Ben Meadows from the Georgia Student Finance Commission will be here to discuss the Hope Scholarship, state aid programs and share details about the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). This will be an informative meeting for seniors and their parents looking at ways to pay for college and complete all the necessary college financial aid documentation.
The 2027-2028 FAFSA Form is now available!
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the main application used to apply for federal or state-supported financial aid to pay for a college education. Completing and submitting the FAFSA is free, easy and provides you access to the largest source of financial aid available. Financial aid covers expenses like tuition and fees, room and board, books and supplies, transportation and other college-related expenses.
The University of West Georgia offers Discovery Days so you can learn more about the variety of different programs they offer! Discovery Day goes beyond your normal campus visit. It’s an immersive, program-focused experience designed to help you explore your interests, connect with faculty and current students, and discover what makes UWG—and your future field of study—unique.
CHICK-FIL-A COMMUNITY SCHOLARS PROGRAM - SCHOLARSHIP
The Chick-Fil-A Scholars Program program was established to assist students who plan to continue their education in college or vocational schools.
Students must be a high school senior to be eligible to apply for the scholarship. Applications will be accepted starting now through November 3, 2026. Click the link above for more information and to apply.
COMMON APPLICATION HELP
Seniors - Are you applying for college by using the CommonApp? If so, click on the image below for a video walkthrough with instructions on how to fill out the application
Submit your TCS transcript to UGA using www.gafutures.org-
To see dates and registration information for the ACT and SAT, click the links below.
COLLEGE PLANNING
HELPFUL LINKS AND DOCUMENTS
FROM THE COUNSELING DEPT.
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
Student Council
In this week's chapel, Pastor BJ Cobb from FBC Senoia challenged our students to see Christian meditation as an essential spiritual discipline for growing in godliness. Drawing from 1 Timothy 4:7–8 and Psalm 1, they were reminded that just as physical training requires intentional effort, spiritual growth requires purposeful devotion to God and His Word. Biblical meditation doesn't empty our minds; it fills them with Scripture, reflects on God’s truth, and lets it shape our thoughts, desires, and actions. Like a tree planted by streams of water, those who delight in God’s Word develop deep roots, spiritual fruitfulness, and lasting stability in Christ.
Prayer Request
The High School Administrative Team would love to partner with families to lift up prayer requests you have. Please fill out the TCS 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
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