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 = Wednesday, September 23, 2026

Upper School Yearbook Photos = Wednesday, September 30, 2026

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.