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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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Upcoming Events

TESCA Meeting

Time: 7 PM – 8 PM
Location: The Expedition School, 437 Dimmocks Mill Rd, Hillsborough, NC 27278, USA
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Explorers' News & Announcements

School In Session Friday 2/6/26 Featured Photo

School In Session Friday 2/6/26

On Friday February 6th, 2026, The Expedition School will operate on regular school day!!!  Students can begin entering the school at 7:35 and carline will run until 8:15am. Tardies will not be counted until 8:15am.  We will use the same process as Wednesday for school entry.
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1 Hour Delay Wednesday 02/04/26

Students should arrive at 8:30am for the day we will start unloading carline at that time. We will still have clubs and Early Release, so Dismissal will be 1:15, 2:15, & 3:15. Please coordinate with your after school provider about afternoon pick up. Gold Park is closed so NO walkers.

Remote Learning On Monday 2/2/26

Due to the snow, The Expedition School students and staff will have remote learning on Monday, February 2, 2026.
To be marked present for a remote learning day, students must complete the work sent home by the teacher by the teacher’s deadline.
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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.
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