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Welcome to TES

The Expedition School (TES) is a free, public charter school located in Hillsborough (Orange County), NC. It is an acclaimed project-based learning school with a focus on integrated STEM instruction in grades K-8. TES offers small class sizes, a modified year-round schedule, & implements Responsive Classroom principles and practices schoolwide. Learn more about our mission and educational philosophy here.

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What Makes Us Unique

Project Based Learning STEM Social Emotional Learning

Upcoming Events

Dec 22

Winter Break

Dec 23

Winter Break

Dec 24

Winter Break

Dec 25

Winter Break

Dec 26

Winter Break

Dec 29

Winter Break

Dec 30

Winter Break

Dec 31

Winter Break

Jan 1

Winter Break

Jan 2

Winter Break

Jan 5

TES Sibling Applications Open

Jan 5

Teacher Workday

Jan 7

Full Day - No Clubs

Jan 8

Public Tour

Time: 1 PM – 2 PM

Jan 10

TES Read-a-Thon

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Explorers' News & Announcements

4:30 PM in-person tour today 12/19/25

If you are interested in touring The Expedition School, come in-person today at 4:30. Sign ups are NOT required. This tour is adult focused. Children below grade 4 should remain at home if at all possible.

2026-27 Lottery Application OPEN

2026-27 Lottery Applications are OPEN and can be found on the Apply page under admissions. Lottery application deadline is February 8, 2026.

TES OPEN on a 3-Hour Delay Tuesday 12/09/25

TES will OPEN on a 3-Hour delay Tuesday 12/09/25. Students may begin arriving beginning at 10:35am.

12:30PM Dismissal Monday Dec. 8th

The Expedition School will operate on an early release for Monday 12/8/25. School will end at 12:30 PM. Students should arrive on time and afternoon pick up will begin at 12:30 PM.

SCHOOL IN SESSION 12/08

TES will be in session for normal school hours on Monday December 8th. Please stay tune for updates.

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