Kestrel Heights Charter School

10/23/2026

We’re excited to share the first edition of our school newsletter for the 2026–2027 school year! From school updates and upcoming events to important reminders for our families, we’re keeping you connected to all things Kestrel Heights.

Take a few minutes to read through the newsletter so you don’t miss any important information!

Thank you for your continued patience, support, and partnership as we SOAR through another great school year together!

Please click the link below to keep up what's happened over this last quarter!

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10/22/2026

Mark your calendars for Thursday, October 22nd, from 5:30–7:30 PM for an evening of culture, learning, and community!

Here’s what you can look forward to:

-Taco’s Junior Food Truck — Food available for purchase in the school parking lot!
-Hispanic Heritage Project Museum — Explore our middle school scholars’ projects in the school gym.
-Latino Dances — Enjoy cultural dances in the dance studio!

Bring the family and come celebrate with us as we honor Hispanic heritage, showcase our scholars’ hard work, and strengthen our school community. ❤️

Thursday, October 22nd
5:30–7:30 PM

We can’t wait to see you there!

10/12/2026

Every month, we’re celebrating a staff member who goes above and beyond, leads by example, and proves that they’re simply The G.O.A.T. Greatest of All Time!

This award recognizes the dedication, teamwork, positive attitude, and impact our staff make every day for our scholars and our school community.

And now, it’s time to crown our first GOAT!

Help us congratulate Dale Edmonds on being named our October GOAT Award recipient! 🐐👏

Thank you for showing up, stepping up, and giving your best every day. You earned this one!

10/06/2026

Kestrel Heights is soliciting a written proposal from qualified vendors for Catering Services. Click here to view the RFP.

Request for Proposals Kestrel Heights is currently accepting proposals for Catering Services. Issued: September 21, 2026Opens: October 14, 2026; 8:00 a.m.

08/14/2026

Good Morning Kestrel Heights Families,

We are excited to welcome our families back for the 2026–2027 school year! Please take a moment to read the letter from our Executive Director, Tonya Jackson, regarding our upcoming Open House.

Please click the link below to read the full letter and find important information about the evening.

Open House: Monday, August 17th | 5:30–7:30 PM

Read the Open House Letter:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/126_PhaR2gd-MoiBCpkHZaaR_Urg_ef5stOfrdykEvxI/edit?usp=sharing

We look forward to seeing you and your family at Open House!

August 13, 2026 Dear Kestrel Families, I hope you have had an enjoyable summer break. I know it is hard to believe that another school year is just around the corner, but all throughout our campus the signs are clear. Teachers are busy preparing classrooms and making plans; our team is working...

08/07/2026

A new school year begins with Open House!

Whether you're joining the Kestrel Heights family for the first time or returning for another great year, we invite you to kick off the school year with us!

Monday, August 17
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Come meet our amazing staff, connect with classmates, explore your classrooms, and start the year with excitement. We can't wait to welcome you back!

07/21/2026

It's time to start getting ready for an amazing school year! Our official 2026–2027 School Supply Lists are now available.

Be sure to find your scholar's grade level and use the list as you begin back to school shopping. Having the right supplies on the first day helps our students start the year confident, prepared, and ready to learn!

We can't wait to welcome everyone back for another great year at Kestrel!

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07/15/2026

We've made it to our final round of the House Naming Challenge!

First, thank you to everyone who has shared ideas so far. We have been blown away by your creativity and have truly enjoyed reading every submission. Your input is helping us create a House System that reflects the values and spirit of our Kestrel Heights community.

Here are just a few of the fantastic suggestions we've received so far:

Safety House
• House Haven
• House of Refuge
• House of Haven

Ownership House
• Legacy
• House Summit (or Summit House)
• Integritas
• Virtus

Attitude House
• Phoenix House
• Hawkspire
• Animus

Now it's time for our final house... RESPECT!

We're looking for a name that represents honor, integrity, kindness, empathy, and treating others with dignity. Help us find the perfect name to complete our House System!

Submit your Respect House ideas here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdSvJJ6y63DDy-erfbj6y_OihoYrDg05ZvGT5vOACICpIOs7g/viewform?usp=header

Need to catch up? You can still submit ideas for our previous houses!

Safety House:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdpqO9mBAkZYaAfn9BJkYbrU4-q1hAHRX2Efqg3lYNCSJlNDg/viewform?usp=header

Ownership House:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScL5WGt_Eg8eW1gL7BdiUiRfOZJqJwAjH-VttekbnHT1ZEDMQ/viewform?usp=header

Attitude House:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScKqSNcwPCTspGuucQ1ZMLPNmGRhxB07zM8UmujVvsOkH-arA/viewform?usp=header

Thank you for helping us build a House System that our scholars, staff, and families can be proud of. We can't wait to reveal the final names and begin this exciting new tradition together!

07/15/2026

Join us in welcoming Mr. Yarbrough as our Enrollment & Community Partnerships Specialist!

07/15/2026

Summer brings a quieter campus but behind these doors, exciting things are happening. From planning and preparation to creating the best possible experience for our students and families, we're already hard at work getting ready for another incredible school year. We can't wait to welcome everyone back and make this our best year yet!