Monthly Update | February 2026

Six More Weeks?!

Yes, Virginia, Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow! What a fun and interesting “event” to celebrate in February. It does break up the two coldest months of our year, giving us something to entertain away our winter blues.

I’m not sure why I’ve never looked this up before, but six weeks from February 2 is just days before the first day of Spring. Hmm. So all these years, ole Phil has been prognosticating a sure thing. Whether he sees his shadow (six more weeks) or doesn’t (spring comes sooner), he’s correct. Mull that one over a bit!

I checked out the “Old Farmer’s Almanac”, a more reliable source than Phil (?). It gives a Spring and Fall planting guide, which tells us that planting after the last spring frost is recommended. The average last spring frost for Mount Pleasant (as recorded on Sullivan’s Island) is (drum roll, please) March 21, the day after the spring equinox! But take heart, the average last spring frost for Charleston is March 1.

I’ve tried here to make light of our weather maladies. Last weekend, trying to decide what to do about school on Monday by trying to discern Punxsutawney-like prognostications was challenging.  Sometimes it feels like we are searching tea leaves and shadows. We do the best we can and err on the side of safety when making decisions about school closures. 

It appears that we are in for a beautiful weekend…no snow!

Blessings,

Betsy

IMPORTANT DATES:

February 9: Exceptional SC tax credit window opens (8:30 am)

February 12: Make-up Dress Down Day

February 13-16: Winter Break (school closed)
February 19: Parent Education Series: Financing Trident Academy

Our tentative calendar for 2025-26

See all events on our school website calendar

SEAHAWK SCOOP:

Mark Your Calendar: Oyster Roast is Friday, March 6!

Join us from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. for the annual Trident Academy Oyster Roast in the school's Courtyard!

We are currently looking for community support to make this event our best one yet. Please consider:

Sponsoring the Event: A great way to show your support for our students.

Donating an Auction Item: We are seeking unique items and experiences for our silent auction!

Buying Tickets: Purchase your tickets through the link below. Did you know Alumni can purchase tickets at a special reduced price?

Share with your Friends and Family: Everyone is welcome to join and celebrate our school together at our biggest fundraiser of the year!

Purchase Tickets & Become A Sponsors: https://givebutter.com/c/Nb1Kkk

We can't wait to see everyone this March!

Uniforms! 
We're in the coldest time of the year, so it's important for our students to stay warm -- especially when they're outside for recess. In addition, as our students have grown since the start of school, several of them have begun to outgrow their shirts, shorts, and skirts.

With many students wearing identical school-branded items that end up in our lost and found, please be sure your child's Trident gear is labeled with their name.


To purchase Trident Academy gear, please visit our school spirit store here >> Trident Academy Gear

Re-Enrollment Period: February 2026

Re-enrollment invitations for 2026-27 were emailed to current 1st-11th grade parents on Tuesday, February 3. If for some reason you did not receive this email, please contact Director of Enrollment Erik Kreutner (ekreutner@tridentacademy.com). Thanks to the families who have already submitted their children's re-enrollment information!

We have started accepting new students for next year, and it will be important for us to know how many students we can accept. We are grateful that our parents continue to entrust their children's education to Trident Academy!

Upcoming Parent Education Events

As a founding member of the Association of LD Schools, Trident Academy is proud to offer our parents access to parent education events presented by other ALDS schools.

• On Monday, February 9 (6:00 pm), The Fletcher School in Charlotte will offer an online presentation titled Teen Mental Health: A Conversation We Need to Have. This event will share how parents can recognize if their teen is struggling and provide practical strategies to help.It will review typical social and emotional development in teens and ways to foster emotional well-being and resilience. Lastly, it will discuss what is known about the impact of social media on mental health. More information can be found here.
• On Wednesday, February 11 (7:00 pm), The Hill Learning Center in Durham, N.C., will offer an online presentation titled Understanding IEPs, 504s & Accommodations. Topics include what accommodations are, when they’re appropriate, and how to advocate for them; what IEPs and 504 Plans are and how they support students; and how families and schools can work together through the process. More information can be found here.

WHAT'S HAPPENING ON CAMPUS:

Our students took us on a journey across the globe today for our Around the World showcase. Students in all grades did an incredible job researching and presenting the rich cultures of France, Mexico, Japan, Italy, Spain, Australia, Greece, and Germany. We loved seeing our students' hard work shine as they presented to our parents and their peers. A huge thank you to everyone who came out to explore with us!

Our Trident Academy tennis team has officially kicked off their season. Our student-athletes have been working hard to develop their skills and master their fundamentals even though the rain kept them in the gym.

Our 2nd and 3rd grade "authors" are celebrating their roots! For their latest project, students created books exploring their family stories and unique cultures. We’ve loved learning about what makes each student's family so special!

Our 4th graders tackled persuasive writing this week with a Super Bowl twist. Students practiced using strong "hook" sentences and supporting details to persuade their audience to root for their favorite team. We love seeing our students get so passionate about their writing!

Our students started their jump rope unit in PE this week! Did you know that the quick, repetitive movements help improve spatial awareness and mental alertness? By jumping rope, our Seahawks are actually prepping their brains for better focus during class!

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