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Forms & Paperwork Reminder

Please take a moment to ensure all required start-of-year forms are completed and turned in to the office!

  • Health & Immunizations: Required physicals, updated immunization records, or signed exemption forms.

  • Athletics & Drivers: Athletic physicals for 10th–12th grade athletes and Student Parking Permits for high school drivers.

  • Support Programs: Sign up for TRIP to earn tuition credits, and complete the HEART agreement form.

You can access and print all required medical, athletic, driver, and program forms directly through the 2026-2027 Back to School Newsletter. Thank you for helping us stay up to date!

TRIP Program: Turn Everyday Shopping into Tuition Savings

Did you know the average family earns over $500/year in tuition credits just by paying for groceries, gas, and dining out with gift cards? Anyone can participate—including grandparents, extended family, and friends!

  • How to Join: Download the RaiseRight app or visit RaiseRight.com and select Join Your Existing Program.

  • Enrollment Code: 887789LE148

  • Instant TRIP: Stop by the school office for cash-and-carry physical card inventory.

Questions? Email TRIP Coordinators Susan Striley or Tatem Abney at trip@unitychristian.com.

Featured HEART Opportunities

Looking for a simple, flexible way to fulfill your family HEART hours for the year? Bargain Bonanza is looking for two families to join their regular cleaning team!

  • Weekly Maintenance: 1.5 hours per week (sweeping and mopping), alternating weeks between the two families.

  • Monthly Deep Clean: 2.5 hours once per month, alternating months between families.

  • Support: Training is provided, and hours can be completed in the evening or when the store is closed.

If your family is interested or has any questions, please reach out to Susan Striley at heart@unitychristian.com to sign up!

Drop-Off & Pick-Up Procedures

Help us keep arrival and dismissal safe and smooth for all students!

  • Drop-Off (7:45–8:00 a.m.): North route loop.

  • Pick-Up (3:05–3:15 p.m.): South route loop. ALL students must be picked up at the south end.

  • Dismissal Times: K–6th at 3:05 p.m. | 7th–12th at 3:15 p.m.

    • (Please do not arrive before 3:15 p.m. if you only have older students!)

  • Placard Required: Keep your family name placard displayed on your front passenger windshield.

  • Building Access / Late & Early Pick-Ups: If you need to enter the building, or are dropping off late/picking up early, park in designated visitor spots and utilize the main (A1) entrance on the west side.

For route maps and multi-age family instructions, please review the 26_27 Drop-Off and Pick-Up Instructions.

Thank you for partnering with us to keep our students safe!

Attendance Reminders & Reporting

Each student is expected to be in attendance every day school is in session. If unplanned circumstances make it necessary for a student to be absent, a parent must call, text, or email the school office by 8:30 a.m. to communicate the reason for the absence. The school requests that families provide written communication to the office informing the school of an upcoming planned absence (for any part of a day) at least two days prior to the absence.

Students must be in school by or the office notified of a late arrival by 8:30 a.m. for students to be eligible to participate in athletic events and scholastic bowl contests that day.

Family Orientation

All families are invited to join us for Family Orientation on Tuesday, September 15th, at 6:30 p.m. in the multi-purpose room. Please note that at least one parent from every family must be in attendance.

Key discussion topics will include:

  • A Covenantal School

  • Behavior and Faith

We look forward to gathering together as a school community!

2026–2027 Back to School Newsletter
Drop-Off and Pick-Up Instructions