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Welcome to our headquarters for back to school information for 2026-27!

We are excited to welcome students back to school! Phase-in days are August 20 and 21. More information will be sent in mid-July. 

Phase-In Days

Students attend only on the assigned day during the first days of school. Phase-in day is a full day for students. JPK/PK students may be picked up at 1 p.m. or stay until 3 p.m. No early care or aftercare will be offered during phase-in days. 

Students in grades PK-5 wear their uniforms. Parents will park and walk to the classrooms with their children that day for a meet and greet between 8-8:30 a.m. 

If your child needs a rest mat, we will have them for sale in the concourse area during both phase-in mornings.

The Parents' Association will be available on the concourse for questions, signups, etc. 

For new families: We'd like to invite all new families to the Peeples Pavilion at 8:30 a.m. on your phase-in day for coffee and a brief program to learn about the fundamentals of Bright School. The elementary school years are a time of great wonder and change and we want to make your family's transition to Bright as easy as possible.    

Required Forms

An up-to-date health form is required for ALL students! Parents will receive information in late June. 

Start planning now for immunizations and required health forms: By Tennessee State law, a child may not start in our program unless a TENNESSEE immunization form is received and on file before the start date. Next year, ALL NEW AND RETURNING STUDENTS will be required to submit an updated Tennessee immunization recordClick here for more information

Summer playdate: Students in rising grades 1st through 5th are invited to join Mrs. Watts on July 9, 4-5 p.m. for a summer playdate on the hill playground. 
 

Send us your photos!
Students will receive a letter in August from their new teacher. We'd love to see photos of your students opening their letters so that we can share them on our school Instagram account! Please email pictures to Deanna Luna, director of communications and marketing, at dluna@brightschool.com

Uniform Information

Used Uniform Sale Dates:

August 20 & 21 (Phase-In Days), 7:30-9 a.m.
More dates coming soon!

Uniform Sale: Need to do uniform shopping this summer? ABC Apparel will be having a uniform sale in June. Shop online or in store and receive 10% off for the month of June with code SUMMER26.

Lands' End also sells uniform items. Click here to shop!
SALE June 13-19: Get 35% off some uniform items with code POLISHED35
June 20-July 3: Get 20% off some uniform items with code SCHOOLWEAR20
July 4-17: Get 10% off some uniform items with code SCHOOLTIME10

Are you a new Bright School parent? 

Click here for more info!

Upcoming Dates

Upcoming Dates

July 9 | Summer play date for rising 1st-5th graders, 4-5 p.m.

July 8, 15, 22, 29 | Library open from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

July 17 | All forms due

July 24 | Email to parents regarding phase-in dates for 2026-27

August 7 | Email to parents with classroom placements

August 14 | Email to parents with a preview of after-school classes 

August 17 | Popsicles on the Playground (new families)

August 18 | Registration for Bright Afternoons classes opens

August 20 and 21 | Phase-In Days

August 21 | Bright Nights, 6:30 p.m. (Get tickets at this link!)

September 3 | Parents' Night, 5:30 p.m.

 

Download the 2026-2027 Calendar

Library Summer Hours

The library will be open on the following dates, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

July 8
July 15
July 22
July 29

Graphic with Boots and Bandanas that notes the event is August 21 from 6:30-9 p.m.

Kick Off the New School Year at Bright Nights!

Yee Haw!! Join us for a fun adults-only back-to-school event! 
📅 August 21
🕛 6:30-9 p.m.
📍 Bright School Courtyard

We'd like to celebrate the start of the school year and welcome new parents into our Bright community! This is an adults only event and will be held on campus to kick off the year!  

This year's theme is Boots & Bandanas. The vibe is western cowboy rodeo! Attendees are encouraged to wear attire in theme (think denim, bandanas, fringe and western attire). We will have a cover band, games, drinks and heavy hors d'oeuvres! 

Get Tickets

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