Back to School Hub

Welcome to our Back-to-School Hub! Here’s where you can find everything you need to know to prepare for a successful start to the new school year.

The Hub will be updated in the weeks leading up to the first day of school.

Last Update: August 4, 2026

Back-to-School Essentials

  • Important dates are published on our website and in the monthly Calendar at the bottom of The Hub page.

    Upcoming Events

    • Thursday, September 3

      • 10:30 am - New Parent Orientation

      • 11:00 am to 1:00 pm - Back-to-School Meet & Greet

    • Tuesday, September 8 - 1st Day of School

      • Grade 4-10 go to Camp Muskoka!

    A full calendar of school events for your student will be published in the Toddle App.

    About Our New Parent Orientation

    All parents new to the Tall Pines School community are encouraged to attend our New Parent Orientation, hosted by Head of School, Mark Murakami.

    We’ll review key school routines, including arrival and dismissal, schedules, communication, and important policies so families feel ready for a smooth start at Tall Pines.

    About our Back-to-School Meet & Greet

    Stop by to visit classrooms, meet teachers, connect with program providers, learn about lunch and extracurricular options, and meet other Tall Pines families. It’s a great way for students to get comfortable and excited for the year ahead!

    This drop-in event is for all families.

  • Most forms are completed during registration. To make sure your information is complete and up to date, please review your forms on our registration portal.

    • Step 1:  Go to TPS Registration

    • Step 2:  Sign-in with your email and password. (Passwords can be reset using the “Reset password” button.) 

    • Step 3:  Click on “View details” under submitted applications for the current academic year. 

    • Step 4:  Under forms, review, or complete your information.

    • Step 5:  Under documents, upload a student photo, immunization record (EYP only) and IEP (if required).

    Forms include:

    • Household Form (incl. emergency contacts, authorized pick up)

    • Medical Information (incl. history, insurance)

    • Student Information (incl. custody arrangements and IEP)

    • School Policy Guide

    • General Permissions Form

    • Lunch Program (incl. food allergies & dietary restrictions)

    • Financial Agreement & Payment Authorization

    Updates to Household Information can be completed on the site. For all other changes, please contact the Front Office.

  • School uniforms are now available for pre-order through the Tall Pines Uniform Store.

    Fittings will be available by appointment once our uniform inventory arrives. We currently expect inventory to be available near the end of August, and will share fitting dates and times as soon as delivery is confirmed.

    For returning families, ordering should feel familiar, as uniform sizing is consistent with previous years.

    For details about the transition to the new uniform model, discontinued or retired items, uniform credits, and exchanges, please review the FAQs linked below.

    Useful Links:

  • Below are links to daily program schedules and the items your child will need for their first day of school:

    Class-specific schedules will be shared the week before school starts.

  • Class placements will be released with the launch of the 2026-2027 Academic Year in Toddle.

  • For families of students entering Grades 4 - 10 next year, here are details about our upcoming Camp Muskoka trip.

    KEY DETAILS

    • Dates: Tuesday, Sept-8 to Friday, Sept-11

    • Schedule: Departures will be staggered between 7:00 am - 12:00 pm (approx). Schedule pending.

    • Supervising Staff: All Grade 4-5 homeroom teachers, MYP teaching team, Mr. & Mrs. Murakami.

    • What to Pack:  4-Day Outdoor Education Packing List

    • How to Pack:

      • Soft duffel bags only (no hard suitcases).

      • One bag for clothing, one bag for bedding.

      • Check local weather in Bracebridge and pack accordingly. Layers always recommended!

    For an overview of the Camp Muskoka experience, watch the recorded parent information session here: Camp Muskoka Parent Session

    If you have any questions about the camp and would like to speak to camp staff directly, please email bookings@campmuskoka.com.

General Info

  • An overview of our 2026-2027 school team is available here: Our Team.

    Important Contacts

    For all other questions please contact our Front Office at info@tallpinesschool.com or call 905.458.6770.

    Please note that homeroom teachers will reach out directly to families the week prior to the start of school.

  • After School Care is available for students from Toddler to Grade 8.

    • Hours: 3:40 - 5:30 pm

    • Full School Year: $2,000 per student

    • Sibling Discount: $200

    • Occasional Use: $30 per day

    All students in After School Care will receive a snack. To register for After School Care, please login to our Registration Portal.

    Morning care is available starting at 7:30 am for all families at no additional cost.

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