August
2026
Mark Your Calendar
August
August
10 - Institute
11 - Welcome Visits
12 - Welcome Visits
13 - Welcome Visits
14 - First Day of School
Daily Schedule
Nutrition
Snacks & Meals
Morning students will receive items from the breakfast menu as their mid-morning snack.
Afternoon students will receive items from the lunch menu as their mid-afternoon snack.
Full-day students will be served breakfast, lunch, and a mid-afternoon snack.
Click the button below to access the monthly menus.
Car Riders - Arrival and Dismissal Procedures
Drop-Off Procedures
Enter the parking lot through the Northeast entrance (closest to Pizza Hut) and park in the Parent Parking Lot (highlighted in green on the map).
After parking, walk your child to the playground gate, where one of our friendly staff members will be waiting to greet them with a smile and help them to their classroom. To help students build independence and keep our morning routine running smoothly, parents will say their goodbyes at the playground gate.
Safety Reminder: The lane closest to the school building is closed to vehicle traffic to ensure a safe crosswalk for families. After your child has been greeted by a staff member, please use extra caution when backing out of your parking spot and exit through the Northwest exit (closest to GHS).
Pick-Up Procedures
Enter the parking lot through the Northeast entrance (closest to Pizza Hut) and park in the Parent Parking Lot (highlighted in green on the map). You may wait outside the playground gate until students are dismissed by their teachers.
As classes exit the building, students will remain with their class and line up in their designated location inside the gate. Once all classes are in place, families will be invited inside the gate to pick up their child.
We know your child will be excited to see you and may want to run to greet you. Please remind them to stay in line until you have checked in with their classroom teacher—this helps us ensure every student is safely matched with their family. For safety reasons, children will only be released to adults listed on their Skyward account. Staff may request identification to verify authorization.
When returning to your vehicle, please hold your child’s hand as you walk through the parking lot and use extra caution when backing out of your parking space. You will exit through the Northwest exit (closest to GHS).
Bus Riders -- Arrival & Dismissal Procedures
Arrival
Children should be ready and waiting at their assigned bus stop at least 10 minutes before the scheduled pick-up time.
An authorized adult must be present to accompany your child to and from the bus.
Student bus stop and pick-up times can be found on Skyward Family Access OR through the First View App. This app will also be used to let you know if the bus is running late.
Dismissal
An authorized adult must be present at the assigned bus stop to receive your child when they exit the bus. If no authorized adult is present and we are unable to reach you by phone, the following procedures will be followed:
AM Students will be returned to Bright Futures.
PM Students will be taken to the local police station, as staff will not be available at the school.
Bright Futures follows a three-strike policy for bus pick-up:
If the bus arrives and no authorized adult is present, it counts as one strike.
After three strikes, bus privileges will be temporarily suspended.
Family Engagement
Family Folder
To learn more about Bright Futures, including: policies, curriculum and calendars, please click on the family folder below.
Curriculum
The Future is BRIGHT!
We’re so excited for a year full of discovery, growth, and joyful learning! Our play-based curriculum is designed to inspire your child’s curiosity and creativity every day.
To find out more about how we make learning fun and meaningful, just click the link below.
Help Your Little Learner Grow
Positive Guidance for Young Children: Soothing Separation Anxiety
Starting preschool is a big step for both children and parents, and it’s natural to experience feelings of worry and sadness during separations. This tip sheet offers helpful insights into separation anxiety—a common and normal part of early childhood—and practical strategies to ease those first-day goodbyes. Understanding these feelings and knowing how to support your child can make the transition smoother and more reassuring for everyone.
