Keeping you plugged into the exciting things happening at the High School
Published November 8, 2026
Volume 330
Mr. James Wheeler - High School Principal
Walking Together | An Open Invitation to Connect
One of the greatest joys of serving as your High School Principal is getting to know our students and watching them grow throughout the school year. I often tell people that one of my favorite things to do is brag about our students, and I mean it! As we continue through this school year, I want to extend a personal invitation to our parents. I would love the opportunity to sit down with you and talk about your student’s progress. Whether you have questions about their academic journey, want to discuss how they are doing at Trinity, or simply want to connect, my door is always open.
I also recognize that I haven’t had the opportunity to personally meet every family and I would welcome the chance to get to know you better. Building relationships with our families is something I genuinely enjoy and I believe those conversations help us better serve our students.
If you would like to schedule a time to visit, please contact our High School Office and we will gladly arrange a meeting. I look forward to hearing from you and hopefully getting another opportunity to brag about your student.
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
We would be delighted if you and yours are available to attend this year's event. Our Beta Club members have worked hard and have a wonderful evening planned.
If you're interested in attending, please sign-up at this link:
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!
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.
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 high school chapel, Student Pastor of FBC Senoia Will Wiley challenged students to learn how to pray the Bible through the example of Daniel in Daniel 9:1–19. As Daniel meditated on God’s Word and reflected on His promises, he responded in prayer with confession, repentance, and dependence on the Lord. Daniel’s prayer shows how Scripture should shape both our thoughts and our conversations with God. Students were encouraged to cultivate the spiritual disciplines of biblical meditation and prayer, allowing God’s Word to inform their understanding of His character and promises and strengthen their faith."
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