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Back-to-School Guide 2026 - 2027

Back to School
 
We're excited to welcome our TMSA scholars back to school for the 2026 - 2027 academic school year! The first day of school is Monday, August 3rd, and we have all the important information you need to prepare for the new school year. Let's make this school year the best one yet! 
 
School Communications
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TMSA's 2026-2027 Student and Family Handbook
The Student and Family Handbook informs students and their families of the policies, procedures, and operations of The Main Street Academy. It highlights policies and guidelines necessary for the academic achievement, safety, welfare, and well-being of our students.

 
Join us for an informative and engaging event to learn about school expectations, communication platforms, and programs designed for student success. Afterward, connect with teachers during our Meet & Greet.
 
TMSA's Back-to-School Open House is Friday, July 31, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The event will be divided into two segments:
Elementary School Open House (grades K-4): 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
  • We will begin allowing Elementary School parents into the Open House at 8:45 a.m.
 
Middle School Open House (grades 5-8): 1:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m.
  • We will begin allowing Middle School parents into the Open House at 12:45 p.m.
 
Parents and guardians are encouraged to stop by the school to prepare for the exciting year ahead.
 
School Hours
School Hours: 7:45 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Early dismissal ends at 2:00 p.m., no exceptions.
 
The TMSA Extended Care Programs (before and after school care) will be open & operating starting the first day of school, August 3rd. Registration is currently open. Visit: MSB Activities to register. See the Extended Care Program section below for more information. 
 
Students must arrive at school by 7:45 a.m. daily. School starts at 7:45 a.m. (due to traffic, plan accordingly and arrive early).
 
Morning carline drop-off begins at 7:15 a.m. in front of the school. Please pull forward as far as possible before letting your child(ren) out of the vehicle. School staff will be present to assist. Students dropped off before 7:15 a.m. must be enrolled in the Extended Care Program (before school). Scroll down to the Extended Care Program section for additional details. For the first two days of school, Kindergarten students only may be dropped off at the gym entrance (green door). Kindergarten parents/guardians may park in a parking space and walk their child inside of the building at the gym entrance. 
 
Afternoon dismissal begins at 3:00 p.m. All car riders must be picked up from the carline by 3:30 p.m. Parents are NOT to leave their vehicles under any circumstances during carline unless directed to do so by staff. There are two lanes that correspond to the dismissal zones: orange & yellow lane (right lane) and green lane (left lane). Follow the arrows painted on the pavement one you enter the TMSA driveway. 
 
See the TMSA Bus Transportation Webpage for Registration Information.
 
The Jef Fuel School Store will be open during the back-to-school open house. Uniforms and school supplies are available for purchase. Visit our online store for more information.
 
carline
Please Note:
 
  • Returning families may need to update the app and/or delete and reinstall. 
  • All families need to have their GPS location on when using the app because the app is geo-fenced.
 
If you are experiencing any issues, please email [email protected]
 
Instruction and Help Videos

 

Please note:

  • Please be patient! Traffic will be heavier and more hectic than normal during the first two weeks of school as students and parents are getting acclimated to the arrival and dismissal routine.  There are also more cars during the first few weeks of school, as after-school activities have not yet begun. The TMSA Before & Afterschool program will be open/operating starting the first day of school. Please be patient and courteous to other parents and staff. We all have the same goal in mind, which is to get families in and out safely and swiftly. 
  • Parking on the side of Lakeshore Drive is strictly prohibited. Please do not park on the side lanes of the street and attempt to walk to or from the campus. Students will not be dismissed to parents/guardians on foot. Students who are walkers or use public transportation are pre-identified and are notified of pick-up and drop-off procedures.
  • Scholars not picked up by 3:30 p.m. will automatically be entered into the Extended Care Program (after school), and parents/guardians will be required to pay applicable drop-in fees. 
  • Be courteous to neighbors and not block driveways
  • No left turns permitted into and out of driveway during morning and afternoon carline 
 
Click here to review an overview of TMSA's carline procedures and directions. 
 
SchoolPass
 
TMSA's automated afternoon carline dismissal process - SchoolPass. All TMSA families/transportation providers are must download the SchoolPass app by the first day of school. Read the SchoolPass Letter to TMSA parents/guardians to obtain instructions on how to download the SchoolPass app, and to obtain additional important information. 
 
Important SchoolPass Details and Reminders:
Download the SchoolPass app before the first day of school
  • Add all authorized drivers to BOTH the SchoolPass app and Infinite Campus
  • Siblings will be linked before the first day of school
  • If you're unable to register your child(ren) on the SchoolPass app, please give their name(s) to a TMSA staff member patrolling the carline or email [email protected] to report issues. 
  • For early afternoon dismissal, parents/guardians must change the dismissal plan for the day within the SchoolPass app before 12:00 noon. Early dismissal ends at 2:00 p.m. daily.
  • Color-coded exit doors applies as follows:
Color Code Carline
 
Please obey the directions from police officers, school staff, and carline volunteers during morning and afternoon carline. DO NOT EXIT YOUR VEHICLE FOR ANY REASON UNLESS INSTRUCTED TO DO SO BY STAFF OR THE OFFICERS. PARKING ON THE SIDE LANES OF LAKESHORE DRIVE IS PROHIBITED.
 
Donations and Supplies:
 
In order to maintain the flow of traffic and safety; donations and supplies should be dropped off during the Back-to-School Open House on Friday, July 31, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Families who do not attend open house or have other donations/supplies to drop off, scholars may take them to their classrooms when dropped off in the morning carline OR parents/guardians must drive to the back of the school gym entrance (green zone)
to drop off the donations/supplies to a designated TMSA staff member. Staff members will be at the doors to accept donations/supplies. Be sure to label donations/supplies as follows:
  • Student's name
  • Name of the student's teacher
  • Student's grade level

School Supply Lists (Grades K - 8)
Click here to obtain TMSA's school supply lists (by K - 8 grade level). 
 
Donations and supplies should be dropped off during the Back-to-School Open House on Friday, July 31, from 9:00 a.m.to 4:00 p.m.
 
School Uniforms
TMSA is a uniform-mandated charter school. All scholars (K - 8) are required to wear the official TMSA uniform daily. Scholars' uniform shirts must be embroidered with the school's official logo by the school's official uniform vendors. Click here for an overview of TMSA's uniform policy and a listing of our school's official uniform vendors. Uniform shirts may also be purchased in the TMSA School Store located in the Library Media Center.
 
Students must be in uniform daily (appropriate TMSA logo shirts, bottoms, belts, shoes, solid navy outerwear to wear indoors, and mesh or clear book bags).
 
Clear and mesh book bags and athletic bags only. Mesh book bags are available for sale in School Store.
 
Parents/guardians will be contacted via phone and/or email to bring the appropriate attire if scholars aren't dressed in the correct uniform.

Flip flops, Slides, Crocs, etc. are not permitted. No exceptions.
 
Students' Personal Cellphones and Electronic Devices

Personal cellphones, electronics, smartwatches, and other communication devices are not allowed and will be confiscated. Per House Bill 340 "Distraction-Free Education Act," TMSA students are prohibited from accessing personal electronic devices.

Extended Care Program (Before and After School)
 
TMSA provides fee-based before and after-school care. Registration is required. The Extended Care Programs begin operating on the first day of school for both the before-school program and the after-school program. Before care drop-off is at the gym entrance doors. The aftercare pickup is at the front main lobby unless otherwise communicated.
 
Families are able to sign-up now for 2026-2027 Extended Care Program.

Extended Care Registration and Payment Link: https://www.msbactivities.com/Registration/Registrations

Register or log into your MySchoolBucksActivities account > Once logged in > Click find school > District-The Main Street Academy > Navigate to MSB Activities > Login with your MySchoolBucks user name and password > Complete the extended care program registration form. 


If you have any questions or concerns, contact Jamil Pearson, Family Engagement & Extended Care Program Director.
 
Before-school care begins at 6:30 a.m., and drop-off is located at the gym entrance (green zone) every morning. 
 
Enrollment & Registration Documents
To help ensure your student is ready for the upcoming school year, please submit any outstanding enrollment documents to TMSA Data Manager, LaShonda Liptrot, at [email protected] as soon as possible. Outstanding documents may include residency verification, updated immunization records, and transfer records.

We appreciate your prompt attention to this matter, as failure to submit all required documents could potentially jeopardize your child's seat at The Main Street Academy. If you are unsure whether you have any outstanding requirements, please contact Ms. Liptrot for assistance.
 
Please note: TMSA does not accept requests for specific homeroom teachers. Student placements are determined based on multiple educational and organizational considerations to ensure balanced, safe, and supportive learning environments for all students. Thank you for your understanding.
 
School Breakfast and Lunch
All TMSA families must complete and submit the annual Free and Reduced Meals Application. 

Breakfast is served from 7:15 a.m. - 7:35 a.m. inside the cafeteria. 
 
Medication Authorization
TMSA parent/guardians must complete Medical Authorization Form(s) for medication to be administered to and/or carried by students during school hours. Click here to access the forms and return them to Nurse Jackson. More details are available on the school clinic webpage.
 
Important Dates & Events
 
July 31, 2026
    • 2026 - 2027 Back to School Open House - 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
    • The event will be divided into two segments:
      Elementary School Open House (grades K-4): 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
      Middle School Open House (grades 5-8): 1:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m.
August 3, 2026
    • First Day of School (Grades K - 8)
SchoolPass: Automated Afternoon Carline Dismissal App
Read the SchoolPass Letter to TMSA Families
Announcement: No Left Turns