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Sherrills Ford, NC · 2026
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Sherrills Ford, NC · For Our Families

For Our Families.

Your home base as a founding 3 Oaks Sherrills Ford family — the school-year calendar, key dates, and the everyday details for our very first year. We open our doors in 2026, and we'll keep this page current every step of the way.

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Everything You Need, in One Place

Being part of 3 Oaks means being part of a community — and a community works best when everyone has the same information. This page gathers the things our founding families will reach for most: when school starts and stops, what to bring, how we stay in touch, and the ways you can get involved.

If you can't find what you're looking for, you're never more than a phone call or email away. Reach the Sherrills Ford front office at 828-423-2684 or Email us, and we'll point you in the right direction.

Stay connected

Our Communication Hub: Brightwheel

We use Brightwheel to keep parents and teachers connected — daily messages, classroom photos and updates, reminders, and important school news, all in one easy app.

Not signed up yet? No problem. We'll get every family registered and ready on Brightwheel during the first week of school if you're not already set up. If you already have an account, you're good to go.

Go ahead and download the free app so you're ready to go:

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Family Resources

The handful of things families ask about most often — gathered here so they're easy to find.

School Calendar & Key Dates

First and last days, holidays, breaks, early releases, and the school events you won't want to miss this year.

See the calendar →

Arrival & Dismissal

Drop-off and pick-up windows, carline flow, and before- & after-school care so mornings and afternoons stay calm. (Times to confirm.)

Coming soon

Stay Connected

We communicate through Brightwheel, our parent–teacher hub — daily updates, classroom photos, and direct messages with your child's teacher — plus newsletters and school news. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram too.

Get the Brightwheel app →

Volunteer

Join the planning committee for the Under The Oaks Gala or the Rooted & Rising Luncheon. Our events run on parent power — every helping hand makes a real difference. Sign up below.

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Forms & Documents

Enrollment paperwork, health and emergency forms, and policy documents. (Links to be added once the family portal / document set is confirmed.)

Request a form →

Shop 3 Oaks Gear

T-shirts, sweaters, bags, and more to show your 3 Oaks pride — not uniforms, just gear the whole family will love.

Coming soon
Mark your calendar

2026–27 School-Year Calendar

The dates that will shape our founding year in Sherrills Ford — from the very first bell to the last. We'll update this page as our inaugural calendar is finalized.

Heads up: the dates below are placeholders while the official 2026–27 calendar is finalized. Please confirm specific days with the front office before making plans.
Fall Semester 2026
First Day of SchoolAugust 2026 · TBD
Labor Day — No SchoolSeptember 2026 · TBD
Fall Break School closedOctober 2026 · TBD
Thanksgiving Break School closedNovember 2026 · TBD
Winter Break Begins Last day before breakDecember 2026 · TBD
Spring Semester 2027
Classes Resume After winter breakJanuary 2027 · TBD
MLK Jr. Day — No SchoolJanuary 2027 · TBD
Presidents' Day — No SchoolFebruary 2027 · TBD
Spring Break School closedMarch 2027 · TBD
Week Without Walls Whole-school experience away from campusSpring 2027 · TBD
Last Day of SchoolMay / June 2027 · TBD
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Common Questions

Wondering about our 2026 opening, grades, our 9:1 model, support for learning differences and gifted & twice-exceptional learners, admissions, tuition, or NC scholarships? Our FAQ has the answers.

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The Experience Coming to Sherrills Ford

Our North Carolina doors open in 2026, so these photos come from our established Estero campus — but they show exactly the kind of day, the spaces, and the community coming to Sherrills Ford.

Students presenting at the classroom smartboard A hands-on STEAM web activity Students running a science experiment Students working on a hands-on project Students working together at a learning table A student focused on a hands-on project Students learning at their computers A small group working together in class A student at the interactive whiteboard Students building a STEAM project A student reading at her desk A teacher reading with a small group in the library A teacher reading aloud to students Students reading together in the library nook A student reading on the couch A student proud of her finished project Students shaping a hands-on project A group collaborating on a project
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Volunteer for Our Fundraising Events

Our two signature events keep tuition affordable and fuel everything we do — and they're run by parent volunteers. Join a planning committee for the Under The Oaks Gala or the Rooted & Rising Luncheon and help make them unforgettable. Tell us where you'd like to pitch in and we'll be in touch.

  • Under The Oaks Gala Planning Committee
  • Rooted & Rising Luncheon Planning Committee
  • Sponsorships, auction items & in-kind donations
  • Event-day setup, décor & hospitality

Sherrills Ford Volunteer Sign-Up

Tell us how you'd like to help — it takes two minutes.

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Have a Question?

Whether it's a date, a form, or just something you want to talk through, the Sherrills Ford front office is glad to help. Reach out any time — no question is too small.

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