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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.

The TES Story

What Makes Us Unique

Project Based Learning STEM Social Emotional Learning

Upcoming Events

Jan 10

TES Read-a-Thon

Jan 11

TES Read-a-Thon

Jan 12

TES Read-a-Thon

Jan 12

Wear Comfy Clothes and Fun Socks

Jan 12

TESCA Meeting

Time: 7 PM – 8 PM

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

Jan 13

Dress Like A Book Character (no masks)

Jan 13

TES Read-a-Thon

Jan 14

Full Day - No Clubs

Jan 14

TES Read-a-Thon

Jan 14

Wear a Hat and Fun Socks

Jan 15

TES Read-a-Thon

Jan 15

Wear All One Color or Lots of Colors

Jan 15

Board Meeting (zoom link on website)

Time: 6 PM – 8 PM

Jan 16

Deadline for TES student intent to return form and sibling application form

Jan 16

TES Read-a-Thon

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Explorers' News & Announcements

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 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!

Thank You to Our Jump-a-Thon Sponsor - Buckeye Psychology

We want to recognize our incredible Jump-A-Thon sponsor, Buckeye Psychology, for their generous donation of $1,000! Your support will help fund so much for our students!

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

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

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