THE GUIDE TO THE LAMPLIGHTER SCHOOL 2025 | 2026
Welcome to Lamplighter!
The Lamplighter School was founded on the principles of collaborative handson learning, respect for self and others, shared values, and meaningful traditions. Lamplighter is a vibrant and dynamic school, decidedly innovative and creative in our approach. The Lamplighter facilities were uniquely designed to optimize student learning and problem solving.
Our faculty inspires each student, utilizing a variety of techniques. Each child is invited to participate in the joy of learning. Whether students are involved in creating a Farmer’s Market, planting vegetables in the garden, caring for the chickens, learning to read, or experimenting with computer coding, it is our belief that opportunities to select and follow one’s passion create independent and responsible students. Our legacy as the premier early childhood and elementary school in Dallas is earned through dedication to our mission and our standards.
The Lamplighter community is strong and supportive and offers limitless possibilities for learning. We are pleased that you chose Lamplighter. In the coming months as questions arise, use this booklet as a guide. It is filled with names, contact information, and procedures that you may find helpful.
We are thrilled to have you as part of the Lamplighter community!
Sincerely,
Joan Buchanan Hill, Ed.D.
Catherine M. Rose Head of School
THE LAMPLIGHTER SCHOOL
The Lamplighter School is an independent, co-educational day school founded in 1953, serving students in Pre-K through fourth grade. Founders Natalie Murray and Marieta “Sandy” Swain envisioned a school that would celebrate children, their individuality, and their myriad gifts. In keeping with the founders’ vision, a Lamplighter education enables children to create lives in which learning matters.
At Lamplighter, we know that ages three through ten are the most critical years of a child’s development. Focusing on early childhood and lower school education allows our community to serve as a foundation for growth in the lives of our students and an entrance to lifelong learning.
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VISION, MISSION, & VALUES
VISION
The Lamplighter School lights lamps that light the world. We nurture in all members of our community a deep love of learning, a strong social-emotional foundation, and a commitment to caring for others and the community. We prepare our students to thrive academically and socially as they contribute as leaders at their next schools and beyond.
We strive for Lamplighter to be a magnet for exceptional teachers, a community where all are connected and know that they belong, and a school enriched and elevated by robust community partnerships that enhance all aspects of the Lamplighter experience.
MISSION
Dedicated to igniting the potential of each child, Lamplighter engages children in the joy of learning through intellectual discovery in a creative, inclusive, and collaborative environment.
VALUES
Excellence
We strive to reach our fullest potential in all we do.
Curiosity
We approach our world and our work with a sense of discovery and thoughtful exploration.
Interplay of Innovation & Tradition
We are a community strengthened by traditions and propelled by innovation.
Collaboration
We do our best work together, listening to each other, and incorporating the richness of our diversity to create deeper learning, understanding, and belonging for all.
Joy
We value joy as inherent to our culture and a core condition for sustaining a thriving, cohesive community.
STATEMENT OF INCLUSION
DEFINITION: In support of The Lamplighter School’s mission to encourage all children to reach their potential, we commit to sustaining and growing an intentionally inclusive community where all members are treated with dignity and respect.
PURPOSE: In line with our value of collaboration, we understand the practice of inclusivity to be an essential responsibility. Understanding and respecting differences inspires compassion and empathy, and fosters intellectual curiosity and creativity.
ACTION: Inspiring students to seek a broader understanding of the world, we celebrate the many positive experiences and viewpoints that diversity, in all its forms, brings to our school community. The School’s commitment to inclusivity is reflected in our curriculum, collections, programming and services, manner of instruction, and in the physical and virtual spaces we provide. Members of our community are charged with the responsibility to act with integrity, empathy, honesty, and compassion, ensuring that all constituents feel welcomed, accepted, respected, and valued.
WHOM TO CALL
Academic Program. .
Advancement. .
Alumni Relations.
Annual Giving. .
Calendar & Events.
Carpool (SchoolPass).
Counselor.
Enrollment Management.
Erik Jonsson Media Center
Extended Day Programs
Financial Aid.
Grandparents. .
Pre-K, Kindergarten, and T1 Early Childhood, Linda Hang, ext. 373 lhang@thelamplighterschool.org
Grades 1–4
Lower School, Stephen Scott, ext. 338 sscott@thelamplighterschool.org
Elizabeth L. Selzer, ext. 365 eselzer@thelamplighterschool.org
Cindy Connolly, ext. 367 cconnolly@thelamplighterschool.org
. Cindy Connolly, ext. 367 cconnolly@thelamplighterschool.org
Sydney Allen, ext. 337 sallen@thelamplighterschool.org
Sydney Allen, ext. 337 sallen@thelamplighterschool.org
Natalie Silver, ext. 346 nsilver@thelamplighterschool.org
Becky Walker, ext. 345 bwalker@thelamplighterschool.org
Jody Stout, ext. 336 jstout@thelamplighterschool.org
Shari Krage, ext. 387 skrage@thelamplighterschool.org
Kemberly Merritt, ext. 344 kmerritt@thelamplighterschool.org
. Cindy Connolly, ext. 367 cconnolly@thelamplighterschool.org
Lamplighter Parents’ Association (LPA). . . . Christine Heskes, ext. 354 cheskes@thelamplighterschool.org
Lost and Found.
Maintenance
NightLight Program.
Nurse. .
Parent Portal.
Publications.
Receptionist.
Safety & Security. .
Summer Programs
FunCamp – Pre-K & K.
Helen Skalniak, ext. 300 hskalniak@thelamplighterschool.org
Sydney Allen, ext. 337 sallen@thelamplighterschool.org
. Shari Krage, ext. 387 skrage@thelamplighterschool.org
Susan Regan Donnenfield, ext. 351 sregan@thelamplighterschool.org
Greg Dandio, ext. 377 gdandio@thelamplighterschool.org
Landy Fox, ext. 353 lfox@thelamplighterschool.org
Helen Skalniak, ext. 300 hskalniak@thelamplighterschool.org
Sydney Allen, ext. 337 sallen@thelamplighterschool.org
. Laura Lavender, ext. 412 llavender@thelamplighterschool.org
Camp Lamplighter – Grades T1–4. . . . . . . . Shari Krage, ext. 387 skrage@thelamplighterschool.org
Technology. . . .
. . Greg Dandio, ext. 377 gdandio@thelamplighterschool.org Tuition Payments
Blackbaud Tuition Management .
Website Content. .
Nivea Leite, ext. 380 nleite@thelamplighterschool.org
Landy Fox, ext. 353 lfox@thelamplighterschool.org
LAMPLIGHTER LEADERSHIP
Margaret Johansen Hirsch ’89 Chair, Board of Trustees mljhirsch@gmail.com
Dr. Joan Buchanan Hill Catherine M. Rose Head of School jhill@thelamplighterschool.org | Ext. 340
Sydney Allen Chief Operations Officer sallen@thelamplighterschool.org | Ext. 337
Greg Dandio Chief Information Officer | Ext. 377 gdandio@thelamplighterschool.org
Landy Fox
Director of Marketing & Communications lfox@thelamplighterschool.org | Ext. 353
Linda Hang
Assistant Head for Teaching & Learning Early Childhood (Pre-K, Kindergarten, T1) lhang@thelamplighterschool.org | Ext. 373
Kemberly Merritt
Chief Financial Officer kmerritt@thelamplighterschool.org | Ext. 344
Stephen Scott
Assistant Head for Teaching & Learning Lower School (Grades 1-4) sscott@thelamplighterschool.org | Ext. 338
Elizabeth L. Selzer
Chief Advancement Officer eselzer@thelamplighterschool.org | Ext. 365
Becky Walker
Director of Enrollment Management bwalker@thelamplighterschool.org | Ext. 345
WHO’S WHO
STUDENT SERVICES
Susan Regan Donnenfield, R.N. School Nurse
sregan@thelamplighterschool.org | Ext. 351
Shari Krage
Associate Director of Auxiliary Programs skrage@thelamplighterschool.org | Ext. 387
Helen Skalniak
Administrative Assistant & Receptionist hskalniak@thelamplighterschool.org | Ext. 300
Julie Vaughn
Academic Assistant
jvaughn@thelamplighterschool.org | Ext. 372
LIAISONS
Alumni, Lamplighter Fund, & Grandparents
Cindy Connolly
Associate Director of Annual Giving & Alumni Relations cconnolly@thelamplighterschool.org | Ext. 367
Catherine M. Rose Head of School & Board of Trustees
Maritza Fox
Assistant to the Catherine M. Rose Head of School & Board Liaison mfox@thelamplighterschool.org | Ext. 341
Lamplighter Parents’ Association
Christine Heskes
Associate Director of Advancement cheskes@thelamplighterschool.org | Ext. 354
SCHOOL TRADITIONS
There are many traditions at Lamplighter. These are some of our signature traditions that are celebrated each year.
All School Program
In December before Winter Break, all Lamplighter students participate in the All School Program. The program is a culmination of learning activities demonstrated in an imaginative performance. Everyone participates by singing new songs created around a central theme. Participants are divided into one of three performance groups and parents will be informed of which performance their child(ren) will be in before the event. Teachers also communicate about wardrobe requirements.
Alumni Days
This tradition connects students directly with alumni through classroom or grade-level visits. These special visits allow Lamplighter alumni to share their careers, hobbies, and passions with current students in a fun and interactive manner. Alumni Days also offers a time for alumni to share their favorite Lamplighter memories.
Grandest Friends’ Days
Grandest Friends’ Days are an opportunity for students to bring a grandparent, another family member, or special adult friend to Lamplighter to spend a morning or an afternoon on campus. Parents should check with the Advancement Office to ensure an invitation will be sent to their child’s grandparent(s) or special guest.
Halloween Parade and Picnic
A colorful parade of Halloween characters is an eagerly anticipated event for Lamplighter students. Students wear or bring costumes to school. Parents line the Murray Swain Ring Road on campus to enjoy the festive parade. The parade is followed by a family picnic.
Hootenanny
Hootenannies are one of Lamplighter’s oldest traditions. Once a month, the entire school comes together in the Klyde Warren Auditorium to sing favorite Lamplighter songs.
• Parents of children in each grade level are invited to attend one assigned Hootenanny per child. See the school calendar for dates.
• Hootenannies begin on time and last 30 minutes.
• Doors open 15 minutes before every Hootenanny begins. There is space for every parent to see, hear, and photograph their favorite Hootenanny singer.
Square Dancing
Square dancing is Lamplighter’s oldest and most beloved tradition! The Kindergarten students learn to swing their partners and square dance throughout the year. In the spring, the students dress up in western attire and perform their dances for their parents.
Spirit Award Luncheon
In 2003, The Lamplighter Spirit Award was established during the School’s 50th anniversary to recognize individuals who embody the spirit of Lamplighter. The award is presented by the Lamplighter Alumni Association at an on-campus luncheon during the second semester.
Young Alumni Car Wash
Established in 2011 by Lamplighter alumna Kate Mosle Bender ’04, the Young Alumni Car Wash brings alumni in grades 5 - 12 back to campus to raise funds for the Alumni Faculty Salary Support Endowed Fund.
SCHOOL DAY
Before School Extended Day
The Before School Extended Day program offers supervised care to students from 7:00 a.m. to 7:55 a.m. each school day. Registration is required, but there is no fee for this service. Registration link can be found on the Parent Portal.
Conferences
Conferences provide a meaningful one-on-one opportunity for parents and teachers to review a student’s progress through Developmental Records a detailed account of a student’s academic and social expectations for each grade level. There are four scheduled conferences in a school year. Parents will schedule all conferences via an online system called PTC Wizard, which is accessible through the Parent Portal. Childcare is available during some conference sessions for Lamplighter students; pre-registration is required, but there is no fee for this service.
Intake Conferences
Intake Conferences occur in August before the school year begins. It is a scheduled time to meet teachers, ask questions, and share concerns. During Intake Conferences, parents also have the opportunity to visit LPA event and program tables in Cook Gym to gather information, sign up to volunteer, and make purchases for the coming year.
LunchLink
LunchLink is an option which allows Lamplighter families to purchase lunch online for their children Monday through Thursday. This is not a fundraiser, but rather a service for our families.
NightLight
NightLight is Lamplighter’s after-school enrichment program which is offered all school year, Monday through Friday, from 3:45 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. Parents may register their child(ren) for a variety of classes, including art, drama, music, dance, world languages, STEM, and sports. Registration is available online and classes run for a full semester.
Observations
Observations provide a unique opportunity for parents to see, hear, and understand their child’s activity in the classroom. To protect the integrity of the event, parents are asked to refrain from discussing observations with their child(ren). Students are unaware they are being observed. Parents will be notified via email as to when their child’s observation will be held. Depending on the grade level,
parents may have more than one opportunity to observe their child at school. Observations typically occur before conferences, allowing time for questions or concerns parents may have after observing their child. Parents are requested to make childcare arrangements for younger siblings. Make-up observations are not offered.
Playground Visits
Parents are invited to join Pre-K, Kindergarten, and T1 students for recess on assigned days. Parents are encouraged to wear comfortable “play” clothes and shoes as children enjoy running around the playground together. If parents are unable to attend, Lamplighter suggests they consider asking a family member or friend to come play with their child on their assigned day.
SATs
SATs stands for Special Area Teachers. The term refers to classes that Lamplighter students take in addition to their math, literacy, and social studies curricula. Lamplighter has a robust SATs offering including: Art, Drama, Environmental Science, Innovative Projects, Media Center, Music, P.E., Science, Spanish, Technology, and Woodworking.
Six-Day Rotation / Color Day
Classroom schedules are based on the numbers one to six instead of Monday through Friday. Each day of the six-day rotation has a color designation which can be easier for young students to remember.
Spirit Day
Every Friday is Spirit Day! Lamplighter students, teachers, and staff wear Lamplighter shirts and other Lamplighter spirit wear on Spirit Day and on field trips. The LPA Spirit Store has options available for purchase.
Teamtime
Lower School students enjoy a 30-minute lunch and a 30-minute recess in the middle of each school day. This hour is referred to as Teamtime.
Transitional First (T1)
Transitional First Grade is available to families with children who have a birthday during spring or summer and who would benefit from the gift of an additional year before first grade to grow and mature. T1 has its own unique curriculum and field trips that differ from the Kindergarten program. T1 provides the opportunity for children to find their social/emotional fit while building confidence and securing their academic success.
YMCA After-School Program
The YMCA After-School Program offers an extension to the school day. Provided by the YMCA, this program runs from 3:15 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. each school day on Lamplighter’s campus. Register directly through the Semones Family YMCA (Town North) at www.ymcadallas.org. Information can be accessed through the Parent Portal.
SENIOR YEAR (FOURTH GRADE)
Austin Trip
Lamplighter fourth grade Seniors participate in an annual trip to Austin, Texas. This trip is an opportunity for Seniors to see and explore some historically significant sites in Texas.
Flash
Flash is a live, student-run news broadcast that highlights the amazing things going on within the Lamplighter community. Seniors write, direct, and produce the broadcast and go “on air” approximately six times per month.
Lamplighter Layers
Lamplighter Layers is a chicken-raising and egg-selling corporation founded in 1970 and operated by the Seniors. As part of the entrepreneurial program, students elect officers and serve each week as crew members responsible for the care of the chickens and the selling of eggs at carpool.
Last “Hug ’Em In”
The Last Hug ’Em In occurs during morning carpool, the day after Senior Graduation. Parents drop off Seniors on their final day of school and students enter the building through a line of faculty and staff members who cheer and “hug them in” one last time.
Senior Luncheon & Jacket Ceremony
The Senior Luncheon is an annual gathering of fourth grade students, their parents, and teachers. During the luncheon, students also receive their personalized Senior jackets. Lamplighter young alumni (middle and high school students) are invited to serve as guest speakers.
Senior Opera
Since 1991, the Lamplighter Seniors have written and performed original operas. The Senior Opera is the capstone project for the Seniors and is performed in the spring.
Senior Parade
Seniors enjoy one last celebration after Graduation in a parade for the Lamplighter community. Parents decorate cars and parade around with the new graduates who are cheered on by current students, faculty, and staff lining the Murray Swain Ring Road.
PROGRAMS
Camp Lamplighter
Camp Lamplighter offers one-week or two-week sessions during the summer for rising Transitional First (T1) through fifth grade students. Camp classes are taught on a wide variety of subjects, from cooking to world languages to sports and games. Camp offerings are published on Lamplighter’s website in mid-February.
FunCamp
FunCamp is Lamplighter’s Early Childhood summer camp for Pre-K and Kindergarten students. There are two sessions offered, each for two weeks, Monday - Friday mornings. Each session consists of projects and activities related to a theme.
Green Team
The mission of the team is to raise awareness of our present consumption, educate our community about growing environmental challenges facing our Earth, and inspire all members to take action to reduce our collective individual carbon footprints. Formed in 2008, the Green Team consists of faculty representatives from each grade level, the Lamplighter Layers Vice President, and staff members.
Lamplighter Fund
The Lamplighter Fund is the School’s annual fundraising effort. Unlike tuition, contributions to the Lamplighter Fund are tax-deductible. All constituencies are asked to support the Lamplighter Fund, which benefits all students and teachers. The Lamplighter Fund supports Lamplighter’s mission of igniting the potential of each child.
Parent Ambassadors for Lamplighter (PALs)
PALs are parents who volunteer to host and assist with tours of the School for prospective Lamplighter parents. The Office of Admission is proud to work with current parents who volunteer their time to lead campus visits.
Parent Perks
Parent Perks is a parent education series featuring educators, psychologists, and authors who speak to the Lamplighter parent community about important trends in the education world and topics that reflect the mission of the School. The series hosts several events each year. Some events are offered virtually.
eNews
eNews is the weekly electronic newsletter sent via email to the Lamplighter community from the School’s Office of Communications. It contains information regarding upcoming events, LPA activities, volunteer opportunities, and the school calendar.
LampPost
LampPost is the School’s magazine which highlights activities and events in the classroom and around campus for members of the Lamplighter community including parents, grandparents, and alumni. LampPost is published and mailed twice a year.
Parent Portal
The Parent Portal is a useful online tool that helps parents access links and important resources. Parents can access this tool by clicking LOGIN on the home page of The Lamplighter School website.
SchoolPass
SchoolPass is a software program that manages and automates dismissal of students. Carpool changes, absences, late arrivals, and early pick-ups are recorded online by parents. The login information for SchoolPass can be found on the Parent Portal.
LAMPLIGHTER PARENTS’ ASSOCIATION (LPA)
The LPA plans, executes, and funds numerous activities and services throughout the year that benefit Lamplighter students and the community. The LPA is managed by the LPA Board, and has several opportunities for engagement during the year.
Hodges
LPA President court21dbbs@gmail.com
Student Activities Coordinator erin.maxon.dobbs@gmail.com
LPA President-Elect abbyhoak@gmail.com
Jamie Pederson
Student Activities Coordinator jpederson1024@gmail.com
Abby Hoak-Morton
Courtney
Erin Dobbs
NEW FAMILY COORDINATORS
New Family Coordinators facilitate the integration of new families into the Lamplighter parent and student community. They reach out to new families periodically to check-in and answer questions.
New Family Coordinator shasenauer@deloitte.com
New Family Coordinator wajiha.maan@gmail.com
New Family Coordinator bukkolajide@gmail.com
New Family Coordinator michael.lu@gmail.com
New Family Coordinator whitney.e.neil@gmail.com
New Family Coordinator suma.alvakonda@outlook.com
Whitney Neil
Bukky Olajide
Jia Maan
Suma Singh
Michael Lu
Sarah Hasenauer
GRADE LEVEL COORDINATORS (GLC)
A parent volunteer serves as the grade level point person by organizing classroom activities and sharing pertinent information to parents on a weekly basis.
Dawn Blankenship
Fourth Grade Grade Level Coordinator dawn@socorroasset.com
Parul Purwar
Third Grade Grade Level Coordinator parulpuwar@gmail.com
Andrea Gregg
First Grade Grade Level Coordinator andreaggregg@gmail.com
Lizzy Parsons
Fourth Grade Grade Level Coordinator elizabethparsons@gmail.com
Lindsay Wallace
Second Grade Grade Level Coordinator lindsaybellwallace@gmail.com
Melissa Mauskar
Transitional First (T1) Grade Level Coordinator melissa.mauskar@gmail.com
LAMPLIGHTER PARENTS’ ASSOCIATION
Auction & Auction Socials
The Auction is hosted by the Lamplighter Parents’ Association (LPA) as the Association’s largest fundraising effort benefiting the School. Auction is usually held during the second semester. Auction Socials are special events held throughout the year for the Lamplighter community in support of Auction.
Carnival
Since 1969, Lamplighter’s Carnival has been a fun-filled event for current families, grandparents, and alumni. The afternoon is filled with games, attractions, food, music, and a bake sale. The event, held each fall, is organized by the LPA and staffed by parent and alumni volunteers.
Donuts with Dads and Muffins with Moms
These events give parents or a student’s special grown-up a dedicated time to visit campus and have fun with their students. They are held on the playground before school starts for the full day and Pre-K AM programs (7:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.), and before school ends for the Pre-K PM program (2:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.).
Erik Jonsson Media Center Open House (MCOH)
Media Center Open House is a school fundraiser that specifically supports the Erik Jonsson Media Center. During this holiday event, the Lamplighter community is invited to purchase selected books for the Media Center in honor of their child’s teacher or a Lamplighter staff member. Children have the opportunity to sign book plates to be placed on the inside cover of the donated book. The books are presented to the honorees before being placed on the Media Center bookshelves.
LPA
Friday Lunch
Friday Lunch is an LPA fundraiser for the School which pays for a delivered lunch, usually pizza, to students each Friday. It is a treat for students and their lunch-packing parents. Most full-day Lamplighter students participate in the Friday Lunch program. Parents can purchase a year’s worth of Friday lunches online via the LPA Online Store. Options are available for students with food allergies.
International Night
International Night is an LPA-sponsored event held every spring that allows families to “tour” the world, sample food from cultures around the globe, participate in craft projects, and enjoy live entertainment.
New Families
A new family is considered to be any family with a child beginning their first year at Lamplighter, including those with other students already enrolled at the School. The new family events are a great time for the children and parents to meet their new friends. New Family Coordinators are listed on page 21.
Spirit Store
The Spirit Store is an online shop where parents can purchase a variety of Lamplighter spirit wear items. Parents place orders online and are encouraged to purchase at least one Lamplighter spirit shirt for their child. The Spirit Store can be accessed via the Parent Portal or the Lamplighter website.
Sports Teams
While Lamplighter does not organize or sponsor sports teams, parents can organize and coach teams. Interested parents should contact the LPA Student Activities Coordinator if they are looking to join a team. Please see page 20 for contact information.
Volunteering
There are many volunteer opportunities at Lamplighter. The website, eNews, and Sunday emails from the Grade Level Coordinators contain the most comprehensive information regarding volunteering.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is the safety and security protocol at Lamplighter?
All exterior doors to the School are locked at all times. Guests must enter through the Alumni and Student Services building and check in with the receptionist. All visitors must present a valid form of identification. Occasionally, parents are provided instructions for alternative check-in options.
When is it necessary to use SchoolPass?
SchoolPass is used to record absences, late arrivals, early pickups, and carpool changes. Parents should also use SchoolPass to notify the School of medical appointments.
What is the absence policy at Lamplighter?
Classroom instruction begins promptly at 8:15 a.m. A record is kept of student absences, excused or unexcused, and is part of students’ permanent file.
How are parents notified about observation dates and times? All families are notified via email approximately one month prior to the observations, and “important date” reminder emails are sent to parents throughout the school year.
Academic Assistant Julie Vaughn can answer any further questions parents might have at jvaughn@thelamplighterschool.org.
Whom should parents contact to change their parent/teacher conference?
Parents should use PTC Wizard to edit conference meeting times. For questions about conference sign up, contact Academic Assistant Julie Vaughn at jvaughn@thelamplighterschool.org.
What time does my child eat lunch?
Pre-K All Day 11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Kindergarten and T1 11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
First Grade 11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Second Grade 11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Third Grade 12:00 p.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Fourth Grade 12:00 p.m. – 12:30 p.m.
ARRIVAL | DISMISSAL TIMES
Pre-K AM: 8:15 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. (carpool begins at 7:55 a.m.)
Pre-K PM: 12:15 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. (carpool begins at 12:00 p.m.)
Pre-K All Day through Fourth Grade: 8:15 a.m. – 3:15 p.m. (carpool begins at 7:55 a.m.)
The school day ends at 3:15 p.m. Early pickup is strongly discouraged, except for in the case of emergency. Arrange after-school activities after dismissal. If your child must leave early, please enter that information in SchoolPass by 2:30 p.m.
Afternoon carpool ends at 3:40 p.m. and students must be picked up promptly. Students must also be picked up promptly once NightLight classes end. NightLight carpool runs from 4:45 - 5:00 p.m.
Parents walking children into the building must park in visitor parking and come through the front lobby.
CARPOOL INFORMATION
All carpool changes should be made on SchoolPass, the School’s carpool system software. Changes can be made up until 2:30 p.m. SchoolPass will email the School directly with any changes. An app is available. Our school code is 2928.
South Carpool
2025 – 2026 CALENDAR AT-A-GLANCE
Lamplighter Spirit
Lamplighter Spirit, glows with love and light, Burning forever in children’s faces bright. Learning and growing, hearts aflame with joy, Lamplighter Spirit in every girl and boy.