Congratulations to two outstanding members of the TCS Children’s Center & STARS Academy at New Heights family! We proudly celebrate Mrs. Celetrius Hughes for 20 years of service and Dr. Mervil Tinker for 15 years of service.

Motivate Me Monday: Pack for Your Purpose! We were honored to welcome Dr. Erica Grant, TCS Board Member, as our Motivate Me Monday guest speaker!

Motivate Me Monday | Wisdom for the Journey 🌿 We were honored to welcome Dr. Linda Harper, former educator, as a guest speaker at Children’s Center & STARS Academy! #MotivateMeMonday #WildAboutGrowth #GROW #StudentSuccess #CCSTARSAcademy

🌮 A Special Thank You! 🌮 CC/STARS Academy would like to extend a heartfelt THANK YOU to Spades Restaurant for providing our faculty and staff with a delicious taco bar, courtesy of Councilman Joe Eatmon!

🌿🐯 WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE! 🦁🌴 TCS Children’s Center & STARS Academy had a WILDLY wonderful first day of school! From welcoming back familiar faces to meeting new ones, our building was filled with smiles, excitement, and plenty of positive energy.

🌿🦁 The adventure begins! 🐯🌴 Attention STARS families! Summer Orientation for the 2026–2027 school year is mandatory for all STARS students and will be held on July 30 at New Heights Gym. Join us at 9:00 AM or 1:00 PM as we prepare for a successful year of growth

Dive into learning! 🌊🐋🦈 Our TCS Children’s Center summer school students explored the wonders of the ocean during our Ocean Unit. From learning about sharks and whales to discovering the different oceans around the world

Our TCS Children’s Center summer school students put their creativity to work during today’s Amazon Rainforest Triarama Craft activity! 🌿🐒🦜

Learning is hands-on at TCS Children’s Center Summer School! 🧈✨ Today, our students became little scientists as they made their own butter using heavy whipping cream. Through observation, teamwork, and a lot of shaking.

Summer school is officially underway at TCS Children’s Center! ☀️📚 Our students had an amazing time today at the Field of Dreams, filled with fun, laughter, and unforgettable memories. We’re excited for a summer full of learning, growth, and new experiences!

Today was a SUCCESS at TCS Children’s Center & STARS Academy Field Day! ☀️ From outside activities and board games to dancing and sno cones, our students had an amazing day filled with fun, laughter, and memories.

Congratulations to Mr. Tony Jones, TCS Children’s Center aide, on being recognized as Kelly Services Substitute of the Month! 🎉

FIELD DAY is almost here! ☀️ TCS Children’s Center & STARS Academy will celebrate Field Day on Monday, May 18 from 9:00 AM–2:30 PM with outside activities, board games, a gym dance party, and sno cones for our students! 🎉

Thank you to everyone who supported our plant sale! 🌱 Special thanks to Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. for guiding and mentoring our students.

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🚨 Reminder for Parents & Guardians 🚨 TCS Children’s Center & STARS Academy will have HALF DAYS on Wednesday, May 20th and Thursday, May 21st. Students will dismiss at 12 PM both days. ⏰ Thank you for your continued support as we finish the school year strong!

Happy National Police Week to our SRO, Officer Johnson! 💙 Thank you for protecting, guiding, and supporting our students each day. Your presence makes a difference in our school community, and we appreciate all you do for TCS Children’s Center & STARS Academy.

A sweet treat made even sweeter by the support of our village 🍦💚 Huge thank you to the Office of Student Services for sponsoring ice cream for our students and staff! Your generosity helped bring smiles, laughter, and a little extra joy to our day!

A huge thank you to ARD Logistics for sponsoring lunch for our amazing teachers today! Your generosity and support mean so much to our staff and school community. Partnerships like yours help us celebrate and encourage the educators who work tirelessly every day to support

Congratulations to Mr. Johnson on yesterday’s Bingo win during Teacher Appreciation Week! 🎉 Thank you for the hard work, commitment, and encouragement you bring to our school each day. Your impact never goes unnoticed, and we’re excited to celebrate you all week long!