August 2026

Hello Parents,

As your class parent liaisons for the next four years, we are happy to introduce ourselves and warmly welcome you and your child to Summit High School. For many of you, Summit High School is a whole new experience, so we’re sharing a few highlights of what to expect as the parent of a first year student.

Class of 2030 Parent Liaisons:

Picture Day: Pictures are taken at the start of the school year during the gym/health period. The dates for this year are September 3rd through 5th. You will receive information on ordering directly from the photographer.

Block Scheduling: You’lll learn more about block scheduling at the Freshman Parent Orientation (Friday, September 18, 9:00am, Library), but keep in mind that the first day of school is an E Day. This means that students will get time with each teacher running through their full schedule. The schedule might seem confusing, but students quickly understand and know where they need to be.

Lockers: Although the school assigns each student a locker, most choose not to use them. Do not be surprised if your child insists on carrying a heavy backpack and skips wearing a coat in the winter.

School Supplies: SHS does not issue a supply list. Some teachers may request specific items during the first few days of school. Send your child to school with a folder, notebook, and pen on the first day so they can note any required items for each class.

Staying “in the know”: The SHS PTO Website and the District Website  are terrific resources with important links, updates, class level information and more. The district has a terrific social media presence, too. Click here to update the directory, sync your calendar to include PTO events and become a member of the PTO! 

Important Dates: Please mark your calendar for important dates and watch for more details:

• Monday, August 31, Freshman Orientation, 9am-11am. This event is for students only - meet members of Administration and Counseling teams, learn about the rotating schedule, tour building with Peer Leaders, and access their locker. Your child may arrive starting at 8:45am and should report outside the auditorium to pick up an information packet. If entering the driveway from Kent Place Blvd, the first entrance on the driveway is the proper drop off for the auditorium. If coming from Morris Avenue, drive to the far end of the parking lot. Keep in mind cell reception at SHS is weak.
• Tuesday, September 8: First Day of School, regular hours 7:45am-2:49pm
• Friday, September 18: Freshman Parent Orientation, 9am, Library
• Friday, September 25: First PTO General Meeting of the Year, 8:30-10:00am, Library
• Thursday, October 1: SHS Back to School Night, 6:30-8:00pm
• Friday, January 22: Freshman Parent Gathering w/ Principal, 9am- 10:30am, address provided via email in the future.
• Thursday, March 4: Freshman/Sophomore Family Night, 7pm, Auditorium
• Friday, March 5: Freshman/Sophomore Dance, 7pm, Aux Gym

If you have any specific questions, please feel free to email/text any of us. We are excited for a fantastic year ahead and cannot wait to see you actively involved in the PTO and at all the upcoming Summit High School events! 

Go Hilltoppers!

Donna, Jenni, Julie, Lizzie, Nina and Rachel