Middle School Free Dress Day
2025-06-02
For Middle School Only
Common-sense guidelines apply such as no torn-out jeans, no clothes with inappropriate graphic or logos, or anything that promotes violence, drugs, alcohol, tobacco, sex, racism or gang affiliation, no costume items, etc. Prohibited articles of clothing include but are not limited to:

Pajamas, yoga pants, sweatpants, and joggers (except on “Pajama Day”)
Trench coats or capes
Tank tops and spaghetti or thin strap tops
Bare midriff, or see-through clothing
Form-fitting pants cannot be worn alone and must follow uniform guidelines as described in section 1(b)(iii) of the uniform policy at all times.

It is imperative that student attire does not contribute to a hostile or intimidating atmosphere for any student, and that dress code enforcement does not reinforce or increase marginalization or oppression of any group based on race, sex, gender, identity, religion, ethnicity, or cultural observance. Any such clothing items are not allowed, and students inappropriately dressed on free dress day will be asked to change. Parents will be contacted and asked to bring a change of clothes.
If in doubt as to whether an item is appropriate, send back-up clothing in the event your child is asked to change. Younger students are also encouraged to bring a change of clothes in their backpacks in case of accidents.

Elementary Classroom Takeover (Student Only Event)
2025-06-03
On June 3rd, students in KG-5th grade will get to participate in a classroom takeover event! Immediately following the morning assembly, each grade will get to spend time in the classroom they will have next year, ask questions with the teacher, and participate in some other fun activities. This will be a fantastic way of getting ready for the next year and help with any new classroom nerves!

8th Grade Clap Out
2025-06-04 07:55 - 08:15 (America/Los_Angeles)
We will be celebrating our 8th grade students with a clap out on Wednesday, June 5th. Following the morning assembly, all students, teachers and staff will clap out 8th grade as they transition for the last time at SCS. Congrats to our 8th grade class!

8th Grade Promotion
2025-06-04 17:30 - 19:00
We invite all 8th grade families to join us for the promotion of Sherwood Charter School’s 8th grade students!
Wednesday, June 4th, 2025
5:30 pm to 6:30
Sherwood Charter School Auditorium
A promotion reception will be held immediately following the ceremony in the gym.
*If your student is participating in the ceremony, please have them dress in uniform or nicer and arrive to Mrs. Iliscupidez’s classroom no later than 5:15 pm. They will be walking over to the auditorium as a class for the ceremony.

Last Day of School (Elementary Only) – Half Day
2025-06-05
Students should arrive at school in uniform or nicer clothing at normal time (7:40-7:55 am), with morning car line drop off as usual.
For afternoon pick up, please note that there will be NO dismissal through car line on this day. Parents must park and check into the office to pick up their student no later than noon if not picking up their student following the Stepping Stones Ceremony.

Morning Car Line: 7:40-7:55 am, normal drop off
Afternoon Car Line: 11:30-12:00 pm, must check out student from office

Stepping Stones Ceremony
2025-06-05
Each year at SCS we celebrate the completion of the elementary grades with a “Stepping Stones Ceremony.” The Stepping Stones Ceremony is a tradition where the teacher speaks about the class and the students. Students are given a stone memento with their grade to signify completing the year followed by a symbolic advancement to the next grade. It is a wonderful closure and the stones become keepsakes that they collect every year.
All families are encouraged to attend the Stepping Stones Ceremony for their student’s grade. Students should arrive at school in uniform or nicer clothing at normal time (7:40-7:55 am), with morning car line drop off as usual. Students will remain with their class until their ceremony. Parents should arrive a few minutes before their student’s grade is scheduled to begin. Once the whole class has advanced to the next grade level, families will be directed into the school gym where they should check out their student with the designated staff member. After your student has been checked out, there will be a brief opportunity to take pictures before officially starting summer. If you are unable to attend the Stepping Stones event and will not be picking up your student directly after the ceremony, please note that there will be NO dismissal through car line on this day. Parents must park and check into the office to pick up student beginning at 11:30 and no later than noon. See the schedule below:

8:20 – Doors open for Kindergarten Graduation seating
8:30-9:00 – Kindergarten Graduation
9:00-9:15 – Transition to Stepping Stones Ceremonies
9:15-9:35 – First Grade
9:40-10:00 – Second Grade
10:05-10:25 – Third Grade
10:30-10:50 – Fourth Grade
10:50-11:00 – Transition to Fifth Grade Promotion
11:00-11:30 – Fifth Grade Promotion
11:30-12:00 – Wrap Up and Dismissal

Kindergarten Graduation and 5th Grade Promotion
2025-06-05
The Kindergarten Graduation and 5th Grade Promotion will take place during the Stepping Stones Ceremony. Please see details here.

2025-2026 Summer Lottery Pre-Application Deadline by Noon
2025-06-06 12:00
Pre-Applications for the kindergarten-8th grade Summer Lottery are due by noon on June 6th. See more information on the Enrollment page here.

Summer Lottery
2025-06-18
If deemed necessary, the kindergarten-8th grade Summer Lottery will be held at the Board of Director’s Meeting. See more information on the Board of Director’s page.

Meet and Greet
2025-08-28 13:00 - 15:00
We hope everyone can join us on Thursday, August 28th for the Meet and Greet event! It is a great opportunity for students to meet their teachers, see the classroom, drop off school supplies and get the first day jitters out – before the first day of school!
When you arrive, please head straight to your child’s classroom to drop off school supplies. In the classroom you will receive a meet and greet packet with your checklist of things to do. Be sure to visit the gym to pick up your car line tags for the year! See suggested arrival times below:
Student last name A-H: 1:00-2:00 pm
Student last name J-Z: 2:00-3:00 pm

6th Grade and New Student Information Session
2025-08-28 15:15 - 15:45
We are excited to welcome you and your incoming 6th grader or new 7th or 8th grader to SCS Leadership Academy for the 2025-26 school year! To help ease the transition and ensure you have all the information you need, we would like to invite you to a quick informational meeting following the Meet and Greet Event on August 28th from 3:15 to 3:45 PM in the Humanities classroom. This is a great opportunity to learn more about this school year, meet key staff members, and ask any questions you may have as the school year begins. Students are welcome but not required to attend. Please reach out with any questions or concerns.

Back to School Night
2025-09-11 17:15 - 20:00
Back to School Night is on Thursday, September 11th for parent/guardians only. We are excited to share our curriculum information with you and have you meet our wonderful teachers. Below is the schedule, we will conclude the evening at 8:00 pm.
Middle School
Middle School Parents/Guardians should start at the Leadership Academy portables and upon arriving check in at your student’s home room classroom (classrooms will be labeled). Families will have a chance to rotate through all Middle School presentations listed below beginning at 5:15 pm.
5:15 – 6:15 pm Middle School Presentations:

Math Classroom: Mr. Bartoo: Math, Grading & Synergy; Ms. Knee: Art, Electives & HEART Skills
Humanities Classroom: Ms. Raboli/Mrs. Hickmann: Humanities, Planners & Conferences; Mr. Lamb: PE, Uniforms & Schedules
Science Classroom: Mrs. Barchers: Science, Communication & Student Accountability; Mrs. DuPriest: Band, Houses & Field Trips

Presentation at Auditorium
6:30-6:55 pm
All parents/guardians are invited to the Auditorium for a whole school presentation from Ms. Raboli.
Elementary
Elementary classes will hold two sessions for those with multiple students in your student’s classroom. You do not need to attend both sessions as they will contain the same information.
7:00—7:25 pm– First Session
7:30 – 7:55 pm—Repeat of the First Session (for families with multiple students)
***This event is for Parents and Guardians only***

Picture Day
2025-09-22
Picture day is on Monday, September 22nd! You may place online orders now at mydorian.com and for up to 4 days after picture day.

For picture day, students must wear uniform or nicer attire – please no jeans. All students will get their picture taken as part of their school record, even if you chose not to order any photos.

Free Dress Day
2025-09-25, 2025-10-30
Free dress days are the last Thursday of each month for all students. Common-sense guidelines apply such as no torn-out jeans, no clothes with inappropriate graphic or logos, or anything that promotes violence, drugs, alcohol, tobacco, sex, racism or gang affiliation, no costume items, etc. Prohibited articles of clothing include but are not limited to:

Pajamas and yoga pants (except on “Pajama Day”)
Trench coats or capes
Tank tops and spaghetti or thin strap tops
Bare midriff, or see-through clothing
Form-fitting pants cannot be worn alone and must follow uniform guidelines as described in section 1(b)(iii) of the uniform policy at all times.

It is imperative that student attire does not contribute to a hostile or intimidating atmosphere for any student, and that dress code enforcement does not reinforce or increase marginalization or oppression of any group based on race, sex, gender, identity, religion, ethnicity, or cultural observance. Any such clothing items are not allowed, and students inappropriately dressed on free dress day will be asked to change. Parents will be contacted and asked to bring a change of clothes.
If in doubt as to whether an item is appropriate, send back-up clothing in the event your child is asked to change. Younger students are also encouraged to bring a change of clothes in their backpacks in case of accidents.

Cougar Run 2025
2025-09-25
On September 25th, students will take part in the Cougar Run, a fun run event to help raise money for SCS! Pledge Packets have been sent home by backpack mail with instructions. Learn more about the event, make your donation, and find other resources here.

Field Trip - 5th Grade
2025-10-06 - 2025-10-09

Field Trip - Kindergarten
2025-10-09

Cougar Run Free Dress Week – Whole School
2025-10-13 - 2025-10-16
Congratulations! Students have reached the 15K fundraising goal in the 2025 Cougar Run! The whole school has earned a bonus free dress week set for October 13th– 16th!
Common-sense guidelines apply such as no torn-out jeans, no clothes with inappropriate graphic or logos, or anything that promotes violence, drugs, alcohol, tobacco, sex, racism or gang affiliation, no costume items, etc. Prohibited articles of clothing include but are not limited to:

Pajamas, yoga pants, sweatpants, and joggers (except on “Pajama Day”)
Trench coats or capes
Tank tops and spaghetti or thin strap tops
Bare midriff, or see-through clothing
Form-fitting pants cannot be worn alone and must follow uniform guidelines as described in section 1(b)(iii) of the uniform policy at all times.

It is imperative that student attire does not contribute to a hostile or intimidating atmosphere for any student, and that dress code enforcement does not reinforce or increase marginalization or oppression of any group based on race, sex, gender, identity, religion, ethnicity, or cultural observance. Any such clothing items are not allowed, and students inappropriately dressed on free dress day will be asked to change. Parents will be contacted and asked to bring a change of clothes.
If in doubt as to whether an item is appropriate, send back-up clothing in the event your child is asked to change. Younger students are also encouraged to bring a change of clothes in their backpacks in case of accidents.

Field Trip - Middle School
2025-10-16

Field Trip - 1st Grade
2025-10-21

Harvest Festival at Red Berry Barn
2025-10-22 16:00 - 18:00
Harvest Festival- A Public Family Event- Wednesday, October 22, 2025 from 4:00 – 6:00 pm!
We are excited to announce that this year we will be partnering with Sherwood Red Berry Barn this year to host our Harvest Festival off-site.
Red Berry Barn admission is required for everyone to access any part of the farm grounds. Children 1 year and younger are free when accompanied with a paying adult. Tickets are available for purchase until 5:00 pm at the event-be sure to mention SCS to receive a discounted rate! In addition to the Harvest Festival activities they offer, they also have food available to purchase, including Polish dogs, Hot dogs, PB&J, Homemade chili, Nachos and bakery items.
Hope to see you there!

No School – Fall Conferences
2025-10-23 - 2025-10-24
Sign ups for fall conferences will be sent from your child’s teacher. Please reach out to to them with any scheduling questions.

Field Trip - MS Robotics
2025-10-25, 2025-11-15

Kindergarten ABC Spotlight
2025-10-27 08:15 - 08:45
Kindergarten parents/guardians are invited to join us for an ABC Spotlight on October 27th at 8:20 am! Please arrive by 8:15 and check into the office.

Halloween Costumes at School
2025-10-30
On October 31st, students may choose to wear free dress, fall colors or simple Halloween costumes. In addition to individual classroom guidelines, please follow the guidelines below to minimize disruption and maximize the fun:

Teachers/Staff cannot be responsible for putting on, taking off, or managing costumes. One suggestion is to have your child wear part of their costume to school. Phone calls home for forgotten costume items will not be allowed.
Costumes should be appropriate for all regular school activities like quiet work times, recess, and P.E. Please be aware of the activities your child will be doing, and know that their costume may come back soiled/damaged. Tennis shoes are required for P.E. Consider sending your student with back up clothing in the event their costume fails.
Minimal make-up is allowed, but students are not to bring any makeup items to school for application. No full face makeup or colored hair spray, as it will often come off on clothing, costumes, school supplies, food, and school furniture. If the makeup is creating a problem, your child may be asked to wash it off.
Costumes should not include accessories such as guns, knives, swords, pitchforks or any other items that make them scary, gory, or violent. No costume masks. Please pay careful attention to the appropriateness of the costume for the school environment.
Inflatable costumes are not allowed. Wigs and hats may be worn.

The guidelines mentioned above may seem overly restrictive, but they are designed to protect the safety of your children while assuring the opportunity for fun in the school setting. We want the children to have a great time AND have a productive day at school.

Picture Retake Day
2025-11-12
Retake day is Wednesday, November 13th. If we did not see you on picture day or you would like a new image, do not miss out on ordering pictures for your student. If you previously ordered a picture package and will be participating in the retakes, please send your package with your student to be returned to the photographer.
Orders may be placed online by searching for Sherwood Charter School at mydorian.com and selecting the green Order button next to the retake day event. Online orders are available up to 2 days after retake day.
Students getting their picture taken may wear uniform or nicer on retake day.

Field Trip - 3rd Grade
2025-11-12

Crafty Wares Fair
2025-11-14 16:30 - 18:00
Join us for a family friendly Crafty Wares Fair! Facilitated through Sherwood Charter Schools’ middle school art elective, Leadership Academy students will be gathering from 4:30 – 6pm on Friday, November 14th to sell their arts and crafts.
