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Published November 15, 2026
Volume 331
Mr. James Wheeler - High School Principal
Walking Together | A Season of Gratitude
As we approach Thanksgiving, I find myself thinking about the many blessings God has provided our TCS family. With just one more week of school before our Thanksgiving Break, there is so much for which we can be thankful.
This past week, we had the privilege of honoring some very special members of our TCS family during our Veterans Day Dinner, sponsored by our High School Beta Club. It was a wonderful evening recognizing the parents, grandparents, and siblings of our High School students who have faithfully served our country. I want to personally thank Mr. Theobald and Beta Club President Tony Pack for their tremendous efforts in making this evening so memorable.
As we look ahead to Thanksgiving, I also want to express my sincere appreciation to you, our TCS parents and families. Thank you for entrusting us with your children and for partnering with us in their education. It is a privilege to walk alongside you as we seek to help our students grow academically and most importantly in their relationship with Jesus Christ.
1Thessalonians 5:18 tells us to "give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you." What a wonderful reminder as we enter this season of gratitude!
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.
11/17/26 - HS Senior Parent Night- Financial Aid @ 6:30 PM In The Student Center
11/23/26 - 11/27/26 - Thanksgiving Break - No School
12/18/26 - Last Day of 1st Semester
12/19/26 - 1/3/27 - Christmas Break
Check out our SCHOOL CALENDAR
DECEMBER EXAMS and EARLY RELEASE SCHEDULE
Please see the schedule below for our December Final Exams. Since students get out at 12:15 on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, SAGE will be serving breakfast instead of lunch for those three days. Breakfast will be served from 8:00-8:50 in the Multi-Purpose Room. Please see our High School Exam Week and Early Dismissal Schedule below.
MIDTERM FINALS EXEMPTIONS
As a reward for high performance, we are giving students the opportunity to exempt their mid-term exams.
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. Monday, November 16th, 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 on Monday at 9 am - 3 pm in Room 534. If you are planning to submit an application to Lee University, please come to 534 to complete the application and see Mrs. Hutcheson for the fee waiver code. 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 Tuesday, 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-
Below are the dates of upcoming ACT and SAT Tests. For 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
Joey Rodgers, former TCS dad and senior pastor of First Baptist Church, Peachtree City preached through John 15. Students were challenged to consider what it truly means to abide in Christ. To abide is to live in Jesus, remain in close fellowship with Him, and increasingly become like Him. The Christian life is not ultimately about simply doing things for Jesus, but about being with Jesus. Our relationship with Christ must be the foundation of everything we do. As we abide in Him, our lives cannot remain unchanged. Through the indwelling work of the Holy Spirit, God continually renews our hearts, transforms our desires, and produces spiritual fruit in us. Students were encouraged to prioritize living life with Christ, recognizing that genuine spiritual growth and maturity flow from a life rooted in Him.
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