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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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The TES Story

What Makes Us Unique

Project Based Learning STEM Social Emotional Learning

Upcoming Events

Aug 11

TESCA Meeting

Time: 7 PM – 8 PM

Location: The Expedition School, 437 Dimmocks Mill Rd, Hillsborough, NC 27278, USA

Aug 14

Weekly Office Hours for Northeast and North Central Region

Time: 1 PM – 2 PM

Location: Microsoft Teams Meeting

Aug 14

Board Meeting (zoom link on website)

Time: 6 PM – 8 PM

Aug 14

TES Board Meeting

Time: 6 PM – 7:30 PM

Aug 18

RSSS Monthly Office Hours for Safety Directors

Time: 9:45 AM – 10:45 AM

Location: Microsoft Teams Meeting

Aug 21

Meet the Teacher Night

Aug 21

New Student Orientation

Aug 21

New to TES Kindergarten Parent Meetings

Aug 21

Charter School Monthly Office Hours for Safety Directors

Time: 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM

Location: Microsoft Teams Meeting

Aug 21

Weekly Office Hours for Northeast and North Central Region

Time: 1 PM – 2 PM

Location: Microsoft Teams Meeting

Aug 21

1st-4th grade meet the teacher

Time: 5:15 PM – 6 PM

Aug 21

5th-8th meet the teacher

Time: 5:45 PM – 6:30 PM

Aug 21

7th grade parent meeting (be on time please!)

Time: 5:45 PM – 6 PM

Aug 21

6th-8th walkers meeting (required for students who walk off campus)

Time: 6:30 PM – 7 PM

Aug 21

K Parent meeting on zoom

Time: 7 PM – 7:45 PM

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Explorers' News & Announcements

TES Flood Story: Chapter 3 Pulling Together Featured Photo

TES Flood Story: Chapter 3 Pulling Together

Read about the school's flood, the Crew Community's response and find the donation link and NEW Crew Member T-shirt link!

The Flood at The Expedition School: A Story of Resilience and Crew Featured Photo

The Flood at The Expedition School: A Story of Resilience and Crew

Learn more about the flood at the school, donate and contribute ideas!

This Weekend: Furniture & Playground Cleaning - come anytime Featured Photo

This Weekend: Furniture & Playground Cleaning - come anytime

There is furniture left in the courtyard to wipe down. Click to learn more, or to donate!

Material Pick Up Day 7/11/25

If you loaned us clean up material we will have it ready to pick up on Friday 7/11/25 ...read below for more

Workday Thursday 9AM-12 noon

Thursday 9AM-12 noon Workday #2. Click for more details.
Give today at the link below!