Middle School Newsletters

I, like many of you, see things on social media, screenshot them, and sometimes do something with them. Recipes. Books. Perfumes. Vacations. Motivational sayings. And sometimes I do nothing at all. They sit there.

As I was scrolling through mine this week, I came across this one with no memory of when I saved it. But I love the way life and God show up like that. So I am sharing it with you because we are all in the trenches of parenthood. We are in different parts of the trench, with different challenges. Mine are 19 and 21, and this still rings true. I hope it encourages you.

"God didn't accidentally assign you to your kids. He didn't look at you and think, "you'll have to do." He chose you. On purpose. With full knowldge of every struggle you'd face, every tear you'd cry in the bathroom, every time you'd wonder if you were ruining them and he still said: "You're the one."

While our students are not our children, they are yours. Still, God chose us to be together in this time and place.

Please know we are here to support you and your child. If we can help in any way, serve as a sounding board, or make life easier at school for your child, please do not hesitate to reach out.
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USED UNIFORM SALE:

The Used Uniform Sale is tomorrow, Saturday, January 24th in the VPAC Lobby: 8:00 AM for new families; 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM for all families. 
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SUMMER CAMPS:

Episcopal is pleased to host a wide range of activities, we hope your children will have a fun-filled summer with us. Learn more.
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KNIGHT UNDER THE STARS:

As our Middle Division Knights continue to grow in independence and responsibility, community support plays an important role in their development. Knight Under the Stars: Havana Knights is an opportunity for our families to come together on Saturday, March 7, 2026, in support of Episcopal’s mission and the programs that serve our students during these formative years.

Whether through attending the event, or sponsoring, Middle Division families help ensure Episcopal continues to provide rich academic, athletic, and character-building experiences.

For additional information or to participate, please reach out to our Gala Chairs:
Jacquole Johnson – (225) 303-3625 | [email protected]
Kellye Grinton – [email protected]
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ATTENDANCE UPDATE:

Please note that, whenever a student is absent and the “Report New Attendance” form is not submitted in PowerSchool, the absence is marked as an Unreported Absence (UA). Parents have three school days to either submit a doctor’s note to the division office or complete the form in PowerSchool. This does not necessarily exempt the absence from the “more than four” rules.

Any unresolved UAs after the three-day window will result in late penalties and disciplinary consequences for affected student work. Please help us support your child’s learning by reporting all absences promptly.
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Campus School Store Hours (when students are on campus):

Wednesday 7:30 - 8:30 am
Thursday 2:00 - 3:00 pm

Payment types: Cash, Credit Cards, and Checks

Items for sale: All sizes of white and navy crewneck sweatshirts and hoodies, navy sweatshirts, PE uniforms, everyday tee shirts, and other miscellaneous items.
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SAES (Southwest Association of Episcopal Schools) is offering a series of six webinars for parents and educators, featuring bestselling authors and speakers. I encourage you to check out the information. The series is free for Episcopal school parents, but registration is required to attend. (Next webinar is January 16th.)

• How to Join
  • Visit the Parent Series page: isacs.ws/PS25-26SAES
  • Click Register for the sessions you want to attend
  • Add the events to your calendar after registering

Important Notes

• Registration is required to attend live or view the recordings
• Recordings will be available after each session for a limited time
• This link is for our school community only—please do not share publicly