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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

Jul 29

Teacher Workdays

Jul 30

Teacher Workdays

Jul 30

Grades 1-4 Meet The Teacher

Time: 5:15 PM – 6 PM

Jul 30

7th grade parent meeting

Time: 6 PM – 6:20 PM

Jul 30

Grades 6-8 Meet the Teacher

Time: 6 PM – 6:45 PM

Jul 31

Teacher Workdays

Jul 31

Specially called board meeting

Time: 12 PM – 12:30 PM

Aug 3

First Day of School!!!

Aug 3

Kindergarten Staggered Start Day #1 (50% of K students attend)

Aug 4

Kindergarten Staggered Start Day #2 (50% of K students attend)

Aug 5

Wednesday Clubs (dismissal 1:15)

Aug 10

TESCA Meeting

Time: 7 PM – 8 PM

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

Aug 12

Wednesday Clubs (dismissal 1:15)

Aug 13

TES Open House

Time: 6 PM – 8 PM

Aug 18

BOG3 for 3rd Grade

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Explorers' News & Announcements

Class Lists coming out 4PM Thursday. Meet the Teacher also Thursday.

TES School Supply Lists available!

Can you believe it? It is already time to start thinking "school supplies!" Click the link to go to grade-level supply lists.

Special Called Board Meeting

12:00 PM via board zoom link.
To discuss and sign the new lease.

New Student Orientation 7/30 @ 9AM

We can't wait to welcome you and your students to our TES community!

TES closed Monday, March 16th due to severe weather

TES is closed for students and staff on Monday, March 16th, due to severe weather