Your Back-to-School Hub for 2026-27

Essentials for the New School Year

Welcome back, Falcons! The countdown is on, and we're excited to soon welcome students and families back to campus for the 2026-2027 school year. Discover all you need to know, including important dates, supply lists, and more!

Questions? Reach out the school office via email or call 919-872-2133.

Orientations

Secondary Orientation (6th-12th Grades)
Monday, August 17 | 6:30-8:30 pm
Church Auditorium (A Building)

After hearing from the leadership team, families will have time to visit classrooms, meet teachers, and connect with other families in the school community. Students are encouraged to bring their school supplies, medications, and paperwork; pick up their class schedules; and set up their lockers.

During Secondary Orientation, students will have the opportunity to learn more about the available electives and meet the teachers who will be leading them. Students will select their elective courses during the first few days of school.

Elementary Orientation (TK4-5th Grades)
Tuesday, August 18 | 6:00-7:30 pm
Church Auditorium (A Building)

Following orientation, families will head to their classrooms to meet your child’s teacher and drop off school supplies. Help your student get familiar with the new year to alleviate first-day jitters! The school office will be open for questions and to drop off medications or paperwork.

All new and returning students and parents are encouraged to attend orientation to receive important information to start the school year off with confidence. As we get closer to the start of school, don't forget these vital steps:

• Make sure your FACTS Family Account is set up. (District Code: FCS-NC)
• Download the FCS Raleigh App for easy access to updates and resources.
• Read through the Back-to-School Guide and your school-level handbook (via email and FACTS Resource Documents).
• Keep an eye on your inbox for more updates and information!

First Days of School

Wednesday, August 19
High School (9th-12th grades) First Day of School
7:45 am - 2:55 pm 
Drop off begins at 7:30 am.
6:30 am - Senior Sunrise Breakfast

Thursday, August 20
TK4-8th Grade First Day of School

• 7:45 am - 2:55 pm: 6th-8th Grade School Hours
• 7:55 am - 2:30 pm: TK4-5th Grade School Hours
• Drop off begins at 7:30 am for all grades.

Important Events

Back-to-School Night

On Friday, August 28, kick off the year with a fun, casual evening for the whole family! We’ll cheer on the Falcon teams during our home soccer and volleyball games, inflatables, face painting, concessions, and more. It’s always a fun evening and a great opportunity to reconnect with friends, welcome our new families, and celebrate the start of another school year together. We hope you’ll join us!

Resources

PE Uniforms & FCS Merch

The FCS Spirit Store is open for limited dates throughout the school year to purchase PE uniforms, elementary activity shirts, and FCS athletic and spirit wear. The fall Spirit Store is open until Tuesday, August 4, until 11:59 pm - order today!

2026-27 Academic Calendar Overview

School Supply List

FCS Back-to-School Guide and Handbooks

Create your FACTS account and download the app

(District Code: FCS-NC)