Welcome to the Home of the Firebirds _________________________________________________________

Welcome Back, Firebirds!

Dear Firebird Learners and Families,

I hope you have had a wonderful, safe, and relaxing summer! As we prepare to begin another exciting school year, I want to personally welcome each of you back to The School of the Future. We are looking forward to another year of learning, growth, collaboration, belonging, and success.

New Learner Orientation
We are excited to welcome our newest Firebirds to our school community!

Date: Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

This orientation is for all new School of the Future learners entering 9th grade or any learners who are new to the School of the Future and entering 10th grade, along with their parents or legal guardians. The event is designed to help new learners and families become familiar with our school, expectations, routines, systems, and the many opportunities available at the School of the Future.

Please note:

This event is intended only for new 9th grade learners and new 10th grade learners who are entering the School of the Future for the first time, along with their parents or legal guardians.
Returning 10th, 11th, and 12th grade learners who previously attended the School of the Future should not attend unless they are serving as Student Ambassadors.
Transportation and lunch will not be provided.
We look forward to meeting our newest Firebirds and helping them become acclimated to the systems, structures, and culture that make the School of the Future such a special place.

First Day of School
The first day of school for all learners is Monday, August 24, 2026. We cannot wait to welcome everyone back into the building and begin an incredible year together.

Important September Dates

September 7: Labor Day – Schools Closed for Learners and Staff; Administrative Offices Closed
September 18: Staff Professional Development (Full Day) – School Closed for Learners
September 21: Yom Kippur – Schools Closed for Learners and Staff; Administrative Offices Closed

As always, our goal is to provide every learner with a safe, supportive, and engaging learning environment where high expectations, strong relationships, and a sense of belonging help every Firebird thrive.

Enjoy the remainder of your summer, and we look forward to seeing our new 9th grade and new-to-School-of-the-Future 10th grade learners on August 18, and welcoming all Firebirds back on August 24.

Have a wonderful rest of your summer, and we’ll see you soon!

With Firebird Pride,

Dr. John R. Smith Jr.
Principal (Chief Learner)
The School of the Future

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Mission Statement

Utilizing a project-based, learner-driven instructional approach, the School of the Future will prepare learners to demonstrate mastery of 21st-century competencies that will equip them for continuous success and with the ability to positively impact their immediate and global community.

Vision Statement

Learning is: Continuous, Relevant, and Adaptive

The School of the Future, in partnership with the community and families, strives to ignite in learners a passion for learning that inspires a commitment to active citizenship by using technological innovation and engaging pedagogy.