2026-2027 School Year

We are thrilled to welcome back Great Hearts scholars for the 2026-2027 school year, and intend to share as much “Back to School” information as possible with our returning families and new incoming families.

As always, please do not hesitate to reach out to our administrative team with any questions or concerns. Give us a call at (817) 260-0890, or email ArlingtonInfo@greatheartstxschools.org

2026-2027 Academic Calendar

Meet the Teacher (K-5) = Friday, August 7, 2026 | 12pm-6pm

Upper School Orientation for All Scholars = Friday, August 7, 2026 | 12pm-6pm

First day of school = August 11, 2026

Last day of school = May 26, 2027

Fall Break = October 12-16, 2026

Spring Break = March 15-19, 2027

Lower School Yearbook Photos = TBD

Upper School Yearbook Photos = TBD

Official school times: Lower School and Upper School = 8:00am-3:35pm, Monday-Thursday. 8:00am-1:35pm, early-release Fridays.

Morning Carline: 7:25am-7:55am

Afternoon Carline: 3:35pm-4:15pm Monday-Thursday, 1:35pm-2:15pm early-release Fridays.

Walk-Up Dismissal & Student Walkers: We unfortunately cannot offer a walk-up dismissal option, and there will be no front desk pickups after 2:45pm. Upper School students (and their Lower School siblings) will continue to have the option to walk home, once their parents have signed a GHA student walker waiver form.

Please note that Lower School scholars cannot walk home without an Upper School sibling.

Summer Events:

Back to School Swim Party! TBD
Upper School Orientation for ALL Scholars –Friday, August 7, 2026 | 12pm-6pm

Lower School Meet the Teacher | Grades K-5 – Friday, August 7, 2026 | 12pm-6pm

First Day of School FAQ + Carline Maps

LOWER SCHOOL FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL FAQ

UPPER SCHOOL FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL FAQ

25-26 CAMPUS CARLINE MAP

Lower School siblings will need to be dropped off and picked up in the front carline.

Upper School siblings will need to be dropped off and picked up in the back carline.

Blue Lane/Front Carline = Lower School Only/Cooper Gate

Green Lane/Back Carline = Upper School Only/Eden Gate

Green Lane/Back Carline = Lower + Upper Siblings/Eden Gate

2026-2027 Academic Calendar & Daily Schedule

The first day of school is August 11th, 2026!

Lower School: 8:00am-3:35pm

- - Morning Carline | 7:25am-7:55am
  - Afternoon Dismissal | 3:35pm-4:15pm
  - Early-Release Friday | 1:35pm-2:15pm

Upper School: 8:00am-3:35pm
- - - Morning Carline | 7:25am-7:55am
    - Afternoon Dismissal | 3:35pm-4:15pm
    - Early-Release Friday | 1:35pm-2:15pm

2026-2027 ACADEMIC CALENDAR

25-26 Campus Carline Map

Uniforms & Dress Code

Lower School

Kindergarten-5th Grade

Upper School

Middle School (6th-8th Grade)

High School (9th-12th Grade)

Classics To Keep (Literature Books)

Online Bookstore – Order Today!

Families can now purchase their scholar’s Classics to Keep Literature Books through the Great Hearts Texas online bookstore! Click HERE to access – our campus mascot (the password) is “Archers“.

Lower School

LOWER SCHOOL (K-5) 25-26

Upper School

MIDDLE SCHOOL (6-8) 25-26

HIGH SCHOOL (9th-11th Grade) 25-26

2025-2026 School Supply Lists

Great Hearts partners with EduKit to make school supply shopping easy. By ordering through Edukit , you are able to purchase all your scholar’s supplies and have them conveniently shipped directly to the school. To purchase online, visit https://www.edukitinc.com. *Orders must be placed by June 4th for best pricing and free shipping.* Extended ordering is available from June 05, 2025 – June 18, 2025 for an additional fee.