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Welcome to the 2025–2026 school year at The Empower Academy! We couldn’t be more thrilled to have you in our community. This page has everything you need to get started—important dates, forms, supply lists, meal info, and more.

2026–2027 Empower Academy Academic Calendar

✅ Enrollment & Skyward Verification

Enrollment Update

Please note that enrollment through Skyward is currently paused as we prepare to transition to our new Student Information System. Enrollment will reopen in mid-July.

Families who did not complete registration in Skyward prior to June 1 should submit an application through SchoolMint and contact Erin Bowman to accept their student’s seat.

For assistance or questions, please contact:

Erin Bowman
📞 951-764-6820

We look forward to welcoming your family to Empower Academy!

For students with IEPs, allergies, or medication needs: Email Erin Bowman at erin.bowman@springspstn.org

Other Important Forms:

📆 Important Dates

Parent Meet & Greet
Dates coming soon!

Drop in to meet staff, connect with families, and enjoy a relaxed kickoff to the school year. The Dragon Wagon will have snacks available for purchase.

Kindergarten Assessments
Dates coming soon! (Teachers will contact families)

Teachers will contact families to schedule individual assessment times.

Orientation Day
Dates coming soon!
Location: Boys & Girls Club – 198 Culbertson St, Smyrna

Drop off supplies, meet our team, and prepare for the school year.

First Full Day of School
Friday, August 10, 2026
School Hours: 7:15 AM–2:15 PM

🎒 School Supply Lists

Download your child’s supply list below:

Coming soon!

🧍 Uniform Guidelines

Students may wear:

  • Forest green, white, or black polos

  • Khaki, black, or dark navy bottoms (jeans allowed)

  • No cargo pants, leggings, ripped items, or short skirts

  • Closed-toe shoes preferred

  • Uniforms may be purchased from any retailer or from our official vendor
  • Spirit shirts are available for designated dress-down days and field trips (preorder here)

🍎 Meals & MealTime

Apply for free/reduced meals or manage meal accounts via MealTime: www.MyMealtime.com/Apps

You’ll need your student’s “Other ID” from Skyward.

📄 Downloads:

📚 Smyrna Library Partnership

We’re excited to partner with the Smyrna Public Library to bring their Mobile Library to our school each month. Students will be able to check out books and apply for their own library cards. A library card application is included in this email—please complete and return it before the first visit.

Library Card Application (PDF)

📸 Photo & Media Consent

Please complete and return it to indicate your preference regarding your child’s image being used in yearbook photos, school newsletters, and Empower Academy social media. We respect and honor your family’s privacy and preferences.

📄 [Photo Release Form (PDF)]

🚘 Traffic Flow & Kindergarten Dismissal

  • All cars must enter through the north entrance and exit at the opposite end.
  • Two lanes will be in use (see map for full details)
  • Kindergarten dismisses at 2:00 PM from the inside lane only
  • Arrivals before 2:10 must wait in the outside lane to allow for safe loading of our youngest students

🕒 Aftercare

Aftercare provided by the Boys & Girls Club

  • Location: 198 Culbertson St

  • Cost: $30 registration, $35/week

  • Register via: EZ Child Tracking App

Contact: chelsea.meyer@bgcrc.net