Lower School In the Know
The Admission Office will release re-enrollment contracts on Friday, January 30, for returning families. For questions, contact admission@rabungap.org.
Reminder! Parents of current 5th grade students, please click READ MORE for important information regarding upcoming Middle School transition meetings. Reach out to Julia Johnson jujohnson@rabungap.org with questions.
Please note Rabun Gap will be open and operating on a regular schedule on Monday, January 19, for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Winter weather is here! Please remember to send your child to school dressed for the cold. Students frequently travel between buildings on campus and are outside for recess whenever weather permits, so warm coats, hats and gloves are important. Be sure all items are clearly labeled with your child’s name. Thank you for helping us keep everyone warm, safe, and ready to enjoy outdoor play!
Happy New Year, and Welcome Back! Semester 2 begins tomorrow, January 6. We are excited to see our students back on campus!
Wishing our entire Rabun Gap community a Merry Christmas! Report cards for Semester 1 will be posted to The Gap the week of December 22. Semester 2 will begin on January 6. See you in 2026!
In celebration of the holiday season, wear your best Chrismas sweater/outfit to school on Wednesday, December 17! All divisions are invited to participate in this festive dress day!
RabunGap+ is excited to offer new academic enrichment classes beginning in January! Explore small-group tutoring, executive functioning support, and hands-on science designed to engage and support students in grades K–5. For full class descriptions and to register, click READ MORE for a link. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Kiana Miles at kmiles@rabungap.org.
There will be no afternoon activities or aftercare on Wednesday, Dec. 17. There will be no evening 6 PM bus that day. This is the last day of class before Christmas Break.
Experience the magic of Christmas at Lux Nativitas, Rabun Gap’s stunning Christmas production celebrating the birth of Christ through music, dance, and circus arts. Join us December 12–14 in the Rearden Theater — tickets available now at rabungap.org/tickets.
The application deadline for new families for the 2026-2027 school year is February 1, 2026. If you have siblings or friends who are interested in enrolling at Rabun Gap, please make sure they submit their application before the deadline!
Students in all divisions can wear classroom dress all week. There will be no formal dress on Wednesday this week.
As a part of our global outreach this holiday season, we're collecting donations and raising money for residents of Jamaica who were hit hard by Hurricane Melissa this October. You can purchase supplies from the Amazon Wishlist that will be sent directly to Global Empowerment Mission HQ for immediate relief efforts. Click READ MORE for the link and ways to support.
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We're hosting a canned food drive to support the local families through Food Bank of Northeast Georgia, and collecting new and gently-used warm clothing for families in need through Christmas Break. Drop off in dining hall. Click READ MORE for all the details.
Click READ MORE for all the details about tonight's NCISAA Semifinals.
There will be no afternoon activities or aftercare offered on Friday, November 21. This is the last day of school before Thanksgiving Break. Additionally, we will not run the evening 6 PM bus that day.
All Parents Invited! Join us on Thursday, November 20th at 6:00 PM for an informative session with Mandy Phily, Assistant Director of Outreach, Training & Communications from the University of Georgia Office of Student Financial Aid.
Thanksgiving Break begins November 22, and classes resume on Tuesday, December 2. Travel day for boarding students is Saturday, November 22. Dorms are closed for Thanksgiving Break. For questions about travel, contact the Student Life Office at studentlife@rabungap.org.
Business owners and operators are invited to join us for a networking breakfast on Wednesday, November 5 from 9-10:30 AM in the dining hall. This event brings together Rabun Gap parent-owned businesses and Rabun Gap's valued community partners for a morning of connection. For details, contact Ryne Linsley at rlinsley@rabungap.org.
We've received a giving challenge from a foundation partner. In order to claim their gift, we need to raise $40,000 in online donation support before the end of the year. That means if you give to the Cupola Fund through our website in November or December, your gift will have an even greater impact!
The challenge only applies to online gifts of $500 or less, so we're going to need a lot of support to unlock this foundation pledge. If you haven't yet given to Rabun Gap's Cupola Fund this year, now's the time! If you've already given to Rabun Gap this year, thank you for your support!
Make your gift today at rabungap.org/giving - gifts of $50 or more receive exclusive Rabun Gap gear as a thank you!