T.H.E. Trail Guide

Tehaleh Heights Elementary Back To School Night is Wednesday, Aug. 26th!

• Tour of the school, visit your classroom and meet your teacher!
• Get your school picture taken - all students need a picture taken for their records. (see ordering info below)
• Stop by the office to pay your $25 school supply fee if you haven't paid online (info below).
• See Nurse Karen with questions about meds!
• SIGN UP or RENEW your Tehaleh Heights PTA membership for the new school year
• Purchase spirit wear/yearbooks.

Please do not park in our disabled parking spots unless you are displaying a disabled placard.

One of the most exciting things about starting a new school year is finding out who will be your teacher! THE is full of AMAZING staff and they have gone through a very thoughtful and deliberate system of placing students. Our staff is deeply committed to providing each and every student a successful learning experience at Tehaleh Heights Elementary. Many factors are considered before assigning student to classes. Factors carefully considered included, but are not limited to:

• Class Size
• Academic, social, developmental and special needs
• Student learning style

We appreciate your input and value your partnership. Know that many staff members are involved in the placement process to ensure we have the best outcomes for all students.

Class placement will be available through Skyward on Friday, August 21st at 4:30pm. You can find the name of your child’s teacher by logging into Family Access and clicking on “Schedule”.

You can purchase picture packages at the link below.

https://mydorian.com/search/account/62fcd268-2f17-4e8b-8f26-b30a731a24ad/

Can't make Back to School night...no worries! We will have another picture day on October 8th.

In order to provide some relief for family budgets, all elementaries in SBLSD have shifted to a supply fee donation. Please consider making your donation as soon as possible.

Use the QR code on the flyer below or follow these instructions for Online Payment of School Supply Donation of $25 (this covers supplies for your student this year).

1) Visit SBLSD at www.sumnersd.org (not Family Access)

2) Hover over SCHOOLS on the top banner

3) Click on grades K-12

4) Scroll down to elementary schools and click on THE

5) Click on the dollar bill icon "Online Payments"

6) Click on the link "Direct payment Link Here"

7) Log in with your user name and password (same as family access)

8) Click on your student that you would like to make a payment for

9) Click on "Shop"

10) Click on "Items at Student School"

11) Click on item you would like to pay

12) "School Supplies"

*** Not included - headphones or earbuds, backpack, lunchbox - if you need help with these items please let us know.

We will also accept payments of the supply donation in the office during our Back to School Event!

Thank you for supporting THE!

Bus routes for the 2026-27 school year will be uploaded and available on the app the week prior to the first day of school. If you are unsure of your bus stop please check our online bus stop tool located here.

Bus badges will be given to students that ride the bus during the first week of school.

Kindergarten teachers will be reaching out to families next week to introduce themselves and schedule a Family Connection meeting. These meetings will provide an opportunity for you and your kindergarten student to connect with the teacher and will take place September 1st–3rd.

The first day of kindergarten is Tuesday, September 8th. THE doors open at 8:55am with school starting at 9:10am. PTA will be hosting a Cheers & Tears Event in the Launch Pad after you drop off!

August 26th - Back to School Night at THE 5:00-6:30pm

September 1st - First Day of School Grades 1st-5th and Kinder DLC
September 1st-3rd - Kindergarten Family Connections (more info above)

September 3rd - Preschool Open House/Pictures - preschool teachers will be sending info to families

September 4th - NO SCHOOL - Labor Day Weekend

September 7th - NO SCHOOL - Labor Day Weekend

September 8th - First Day of School for Kindergarten and Preschool

September 8th - Cheers & Tears Event for Kindergarten parents @ 9:10 in the Launch Pad

September 14th - First Late Start Day @ 10:15 (Late starts are every Monday!)

As you plan ahead for the 26-27 school year, we want to share some key dates with you so that you can plan travel or other important dates. Our goal is for students to be at school over 95% of the days because we know that when students miss school, they are not getting important instruction as well as critical social and emotional learning. Please support your child's growth by working to have them at school on time, every day.

• Sept. 1: First Day of School (Grades 1-12)
• Sept. 4 & 7: No School: Labor Day Weekend
• Sept. 8: First day of kindergarten
• Oct. 2: BLHS Homecoming
• Oct. 9: SHS Homecoming
• Oct. 16: No School, Staff Training Day
• Nov. 10: Middle/High School Half Day: Conferences
• Nov. 11: No School (Veterans Day Holiday)
• Nov. 16: No Elementary School: Grading Day
• Nov. 18, 19, 20, 24: Elementary Early Dismissal (Conferences)
• Nov. 25-27: No School (Thanksgiving Break)
• Dec. 21-Jan. 1: No School (Winter Break)
• Jan. 18: No School (Martin Luther King Jr Day Holiday)
• Jan. 28: Building Bridges Title 1 Night
• Jan. 29: No Middle and High School: Grading Day
• Feb. 12: Emergency Make-Up Day (if needed)
• Feb. 15: No School (Presidents Day Holiday)
• Feb. 20: STEM Fair & Art Show
• March 24, 25: Elementary Early Dismissal (Conferences)
• March 27: Community Cultural Celebration
• April 5-9: No School (Spring Break)
• May 28: Emergency Make-Up Day (if needed)
• May 31: No School (Memorial Day Holiday)
• June 11: Graduation: BLHS & SHS
• June 17: Last Day of School
• June 18: No School, if in session (Juneteenth)
• June 21: Emergency Make-Up Day (if needed)
• June 22: Emergency Make-Up Day (if needed)

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School Phone: 253-891-6530

School Email: THE@sumnersd.org