Behind the Curtain at FWAFA
August 1, 2026
Dear FWAFA Families,
Welcome to the 2026–2027 school year! Whether you are returning to our campus or joining the FWAFA family for the first time, we are thrilled to kick off another incredible year of creative and academic excellence.
Our official first day of school is Monday, August 10.
Doors Open: 7:20 AM
Grades 3–6 Instruction Starts: 7:45 AM
Grades 7–12 Instruction Starts: 8:00 AM
Below are essential updates, event reminders, and action items to ensure your family is ready for day one:
🚨 TOMORROW: Secondary Back to School Night (Grades 7–12)
When: Wednesday, August 5 | 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Where: Main Campus (3901 S Hulen St)
What to Expect: Schedule pick-up, supply drop-off, teacher meet-and-greets, Chromebook distribution, and School ID photos (please ensure students wear a school-appropriate top!).
PARKING NOTICE: Please do NOT park in any student-painted parking spaces. These spots are reserved strictly for our seniors.
🗓️ Elementary Back to School Night (Grades 3–6)
When: Thursday, August 6 | 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Where: Main Campus (3901 S Hulen St)
🥗 NEW Lunch Program: CRAVE IT & LINQ Connect We are transitioning to CRAVE IT for our campus dining. To manage funds and track meals, parents must set up a LINQ Connect account:
Visit linqconnect.com or download the LINQ Connect app.
Create your parent account and verify your email.
Select "Add Student" and search for Fort Worth Academy of Fine Arts. You will need your student’s full name and Student ID number.
Note on previous MySchoolBucks balances: Remaining balances from last year are being processed, and transfer updates will be shared shortly.
📲 New Primary Communication Platform: ParentSquare ParentSquare is replacing REMIND as our official communication tool for campus announcements, alerts, and class updates.
How to join ParentSquare:
Download the free ParentSquare app (iOS/Android) or go to parentsquare.com.
Register using the email address or mobile phone number on file with FWAFA. Your information must match what FWAFA has on file. Contact admin or the front office if your information is not on file.
Look out for our a Bonus weekly newsletter, Behind the Curtain at FWAFA, this Friday!
📝 Quick Logistics
Supply Lists: Full lists for 3rd-6th are posted on our website under the Resources tab. Please bring supplies on Back to School Night on Thursday. MS/HS will receive theirs the first day of classes.
Dismissal Traffic Maps: We have updated our dismissal traffic flow for better efficiency. New maps are below and published on our website.
Enjoy these remaining days of summer break. We cannot wait to see everyone this week at Back to School night! We will introduce new staff in our next newsletter!
FWAFA Proud,
Amber Ledbetter
Campus Principal
