Keeping you plugged into the exciting things happening at the Middle School
Published July 6, 2025
Volume 268
Adam Vinson - Middle School Principal
A MESSAGE FROM MR. VINSON
Happy July! I hope each of you is having a wonderful summer break and enjoying all the extra time together as a family. As we inch closer to the start of the 25-26 school year, we are working extremely hard to prepare the absolute best experience for your child. In the next several weeks, more and more information will be released to help prepare you for our start date in August. Be sure to keep referencing these weekly newsletters as we help you navigate the start of the new school year.
DID YOU MISS IT? SUMMER INFO FOR THE 25-26 SCHOOL YEAR
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Be sure to review the content below that was released at the end of May as we entered into Summer Break.
NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION PACKET
RISING 6TH GRADERS AND NEW 7TH AND 8TH GRADERS
If you have a rising 6th grader or you have a new 7th or 8th grader to Trinity Christian School, please take time to read this ORIENTATION PACKET, which will help introduce you to our middle school program.
CLASS REQUEST FORMS FOR 25-26 SCHOOL YEAR
Student schedules are under development currently and will be released later this month. Please be praying for our team as we work to build the best schedule possible for your child for this new school year. If you did not submit your child’s class requests by our deadline or were accepted this summer and did not have the opportunity, please reach out to Kristan Peavy (kristan.peavy@tcslions.org) who oversees our scheduling process.
DRESS CODE AND NEW SPIRIT WEAR OPTIONS
As you shop this summer, make sure the items you purchase align with our approved dress code for next year.
Check out our DRESS CODE OVERVIEW to refresh yourself on the guidelines.
*New Middle School Spiritwear* - Our spiritual theme for the 2025-2026 school year will be “Bold as a Lion”. To help reinforce this theme, we will be selling both t-shirts and sweatshirts with the design below. Purchase your very own “Bold as a Lion” shirt here.
While not required, middle school students are encouraged to wear either the “Bold as a Lion” t-shirt or sweatshirt to chapel each week.
UPCOMING MIDDLE SCHOOL DATES
Check out our SCHOOL CALENDAR
Sunday, Aug 3: Welcome to the Roar
Monday, Aug 4: Meet the Teacher Day
Tuesday, Aug 5: 1st Day of Classes
SUPPLY LISTS FOR 25-26 SCHOOL YEAR
We are almost finished finalizing these lists with our new teachers, but go ahead and start purchasing the items listed if you want to get a jumpstart with upcoming sales. No items will be removed, but some additional items may be added over the next week.
SUMMER READING CHALLENGE
This is an optional program for students to maintain and improve their reading skills. Students who choose to complete the challenge will receive a mystery prize in August.
SUMMER MATH CHALLENGE
Check out this letter if your child is entering 6th grade, or check out this letter. f your child is entering 7th or 8th grade regarding suggested math resources this summer.
COMMUNITY SERVICE REQUIREMENT
All middle schoolers are required to complete 10 hours of community service each school year (due in May). Students may complete hours in the summer prior to school starting. Community Service Form 2025-2026 school year
8TH GRADE RETREAT: SNOWBIRD WILDERNESS OUTFITTERS
For all of our rising 8th graders, mark your calendars now for our annual 8th-grade retreat to Andrews, NC. This is a memorable event each year and is used to launch our spiritual development for 8th grade.
WHEN? - Sept 3-5
WHERE? - Snowbird Outfitters in Andrews, NC (www.swoutfitters.com)
COST? - $210 (includes transportation, food, recreation)
THRIVAL GUIDE FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL
Are you looking for help navigating the middle school years? While middle school brings a lot of growth and change, it doesn’t have to be something you “survive”. At TCS we believe this time period should be one of THRIVING rather than SURVIVING. Check out the guide we have written as TCS staff based on years of experience. We are here to help you walk this road with your child!
MIDDLE SCHOOL SUMMER CONTACT LIST
Principal: Adam Vinson (adam.vinson@tcslions.org)
Director of Academics and Student Development: Tiffany McBurnett (tiffany.mcburnett@tcslions.org) - Mrs. McBurnett helps oversee our academic program while also handling discipline.