Archers in Action: News & Events ~ Updated July 23, 2025

New for 2025-26 ~ Spirit T-shirts are now on sale here! This soft navy short-sleeve triblend tee is available to students and family members and is approved for wear in PE and on official Spirit Days. Note: FCA Staff should not purchase themselves a shirt...they will receive a free shirt soon. This is a standard unisex t-shirt with a full-size design on the front (in white). Orders placed in advance can be picked up at Back-to-School Night and are eligible for size exchanges as needed.

Community Work Days: BTS (July 31 & August 4-7)

It takes a lot to prepare the school for the return of students. Students, families, youth groups, sports teams and individuals are invited to serve the school.

Merits will be awarded to student volunteers! 

Tasks include: Sorting and distributing curriculum/books to classrooms; Moving communal school supplies to storage; Helping teachers set up their rooms; Organizing the grammar and upper libraries; Cleaning up of campus grounds; Setting up for Back to School Nights, among others.

Join us and feel the satisfaction of serving your school community!

Anyone can volunteer! Please sign-up here. 

Complete Required Summer Reading. Details are posted below.

Shop Using Grade Level Supply Lists (Classroom and Communal) Note: Communal supplies can be found on the last two pages of this document. Drop off Communal Supplies August 4-6, 9am-3pm. (Click here for supply lists)

Attend the Summer Social on July 24. Bring your completed reading/math log for a free ice cream. A super fun way to catch up with friends, get soaked on the water slide and enjoy some cold ice cream on a hot summer day.

Apply to be an Approved Volunteer. Volunteer approvals must be renewed each school year no matter the date of a previous approval. Application details can be found here. 

$1 Gently Used Uniforms Sale ~ August 4-7 Take advantage of the $1 gently used uniform sale, while supplies last. The sale will be held in the B3/Upper School office on August 4-7 from 9:30am-2pm and on August 6th & 7th after the B2S opening session each night.  Payment via cash and invoice (via Skyward).

Considering Paid Teacher-Led Tutoring? Click here. Please contact each person individually with questions.

Update your Daily Spread lunch account with correct grade levels for the new year or sign up for the school lunch program. Click here.

Parking Permits for Student Drivers Contact the Upper School Office

New student drivers, if requesting a VOE, complete this form in advance and allow time for processing.

Parents of incoming 7th grade students: Be aware of these vaccination requirements.

To parents of incoming 7th graders: Prior to the start of 7th grade you must turn in documentation to the school of shot dates or a waiver (see link below) for the MCV4 (Meningococcal 4) and  tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis) booster vaccine prior to the start of the 2025-2026 school year. If those are not received the child may not be allowed to attend until documentation is received. Thank you for your attention to this matter.. 

Required Seventh Grade Immunizations Letter

School and Childcare Vaccine Requirements

Waiver LINK for Texas Immunization Application for Parents

Summer Reading Reward For All Students ~ Free Snow Cone with Completed Reading/Math Log ~ July 24

As a reward for reading and practicing math facts over the summer, all students may turn in their reading and math logs for a free snow cone at the Summer Social on Thursday, July 24 from 6pm to 8pm on the campus grounds. A Slip-n-Slide and ice cream truck will add to the fun. 

Click here for the K-5 & 6-12 Reading & Math Fact Logs. 

Required Summer Reading for All Students

All students have required reading assignments, by grade level, and are expected to return to school prepared to discuss their thoughts. Upper School students should turn in their written assignments on the first day of school so that they can be graded.

Discussions about summer reading will take place in the first few days of the new school year. 

Click here for the required summer reading list by grade.

Click on the links below to access applications and information:

• Volunteer 2025-2026 School Year 
• Driving 2025-2026 School Year 
• Employee Driving Application 2025-2026
• Read and follow the Guidelines for Founders Archer Volunteers
• Complete the Confidentiality Agreement

Register now for Camp Artemis Sports at this link. Note: All July sports camp prices will increase 10% after Friday, June 27th!