Back to School

It’s hard to believe school starts back about a month. This new year will be filled with new faces and new experiences. There will be new hallways to walk for most of our students with the Middle and High Schools moving to the new Colonial Heights campus. Our elementary students will all be together again in the TCA building. Our Pre-K kids will be on the Boones Creek campus. Even more changes are coming in the next couple of years with the new TCA rising out of the ground even as I write these words. These are exciting times for which we give thanks to Almighty God.

However, our focus will always remain on providing a Christ-centered education, equipping and developing students with a biblical worldview and a heart for Christ that they may grow in wisdom, stature and in favor with God and man. We highly value each of you and your children and rejoice we can walk this journey together.

I thank God for providing new ways for families throughout the area to have a Christian education for their children. Let us join with the Psalmist who wrote, “Glory in His holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the Lord rejoice!”

To God be the glory,

Dr. Robert Brown, Executive Director – Lakeway Christian Schools

Important Dates

August 2
Back to School Bash (Students PreK – 5th Grade)
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Kingsport Aquatic Center

We will have a meet and greet with administration and teachers in the Pavilion inside the center.
August 3
Night of Worship
6:00 PMTCA Upper School
Let's gather to worship as a school family.
August 4
TCA Upper School
Returning Students Drop-In
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Students will drop off school supplies and meet their teachers.

New Student Orientation
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Students and families will drop off school supplies, meet their teachers, learn safety and pick-up procedures.

TCA Lower School
Returning students Drop-In
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Students will drop off school supplies, meet their teachers and get their car tags.

New Student Orientation
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Students and families will drop off school supplies, meet their teachers, learn safety and pick-up procedures and get their car tags.

TCA ELC
5:30 PMPopsicles on the Playground for all Pre-K students. Students will drop off school supplies, meet their teachers, learn safety and pick-up procedures and get their car tags.
August 6
FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL
Doors open at 7:30 AM

Important Information for Elementary Students:
Families can walk students into the building. Students will go directly to classrooms. There will be photo backdrop opportunities.
August 12
Dad's Prayer Breakfast
7:30 AM
TCA Upper School
All dads and grandfathers are invited to attend the Dads Prayer Breakfast at Tri-Cities Christian Academy Upper School.
Register Here
August 29
Mom's Prayer Breakfast
8:15 AM -9:00 AM
TCA Lower School Library
All TCA moms, join us for a special morning where we will gather to pray and enjoy a light breakfast! This is the perfect opportunity to meet other moms and engage in partnering with us as we focus on praying for our students, staff, faculty, and community.
Register Here

School Supply Lists

Calendar

School Hours

Morning drop-off starts at 7:30 AM for all campuses

TCA Upper School: 8:00 AM – 3:20 PM **Please note NEW DISMISSAL TIME

TCA Lower School: 8:15 AM – 2:50 PM

Christian Life

Wisdom is a gift from God, and Scripture calls us to pursue it with diligence and devotion. In Paul’s letter to the Ephesians, he exhorts the church with these words: “Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise.”


(Ephesians 5:15). This command is more than just a suggestion—it is a call to live with intentionality, seeking God’s direction in every aspect of life.


As we enter the 2025-2026 school year, I am excited to share with you our theme: Walking Wisely. This theme is rooted in the belief that true wisdom is not just about knowledge but about applying God’s truth in our daily lives. As a school, we want to cultivate wisdom in our students, our families, and our staff by emphasizing four key pillars:


Discernment – The ability to distinguish truth from falsehood, good from evil, and right from wrong. In a world filled with competing voices, we desire to equip our students to filter everything through the lens of Scripture and to seek God’s wisdom in their decisions.


Courage – Walking wisely means walking boldly. Wisdom gives us the confidence to stand firm in our faith, even when it is countercultural. We pray that our students will develop the courage to follow Christ wholeheartedly, even in the face of adversity.


Integrity – True wisdom is marked by character. We want to foster an environment where honesty, responsibility, and moral uprightness define who we are. Integrity means living in such a way that our actions align with God’s truth, even when no one is watching.


Understanding – Wisdom is not just about making good choices; it is about truly knowing God and His ways. Through deepening our knowledge of Scripture and growing in our relationship with Christ, we seek to develop understanding that shapes how we live and love others.


As we embrace this theme, my prayer is that every member of the Lakeway Christian Schools family—students, parents, faculty, and staff—will commit to walking wisely, allowing God’s truth to guide our paths. May we be a people who seek Him above all else and reflect His wisdom in our homes, classrooms, and communities.


Looking forward to a year of growing in wisdom together!


Christian Life Director
Brett Moore

Safety & Security

Tips and guidelines from School Security Officers Mike Wallace and Clint Myers for students and parents:

‍ 1. For Elementary students: All car tags must be displayed while in the car line.

2. Obey the speed limit and follow the directions of staff members directing traffic.

3. Stay in your vehicle while in the car line.

4. Please enter and exit in the designated areas and directions.

5. Be prepared to show your ID when entering the school.

6. Any student arriving after the class start time must check in at the front desk before proceeding to class.  

Elementary families: To pick up a child, the assigned car tag MUST be displayed. If someone else is picking up the child, they must have a car tag if utilizing the car line.

TCA Uniform Wear

We are phasing out Boones Creek uniforms. All Tri-Cities uniforms will be required for the 26-27 school year. Please make sure all clothing items, water bottles, lunch boxes, etc. have the students' names on them.

Girls
Boys
Spirit Wear Days
Hair Styles
Additional Dress Code Comments
Uniform Wear Suppliers

Family Portal

Stay Connected- Blackbaud Family Portal


We want to ensure your family is connected, informed, and ready from day one. Blackbaud Family Portal is your one-stop shop for all school-related information.  


We strongly encourage every family to log in daily to stay on top of:

• The full school calendar — events, holidays, athletic games, and more
• Important announcements and messages
• Class schedules, assignments, and grades
• School news and updates tailored to your student
• Lunch Menus
• Payments

Whether you’re checking lunch menus or reviewing your child’s progress, the Blackbaud portal keeps everything in one convenient place. Families can access the login from the website under the Parents Tab.

Family Portal Login

Cafe

▪ TCA upper school: Middle student = $5.25. High student = $5.50.
▪ TCA lower school: Student = $5.00.

Any other questions?

Email us at tca-communications@lcstn.org.

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