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The 2026 MLK Day Celebration, taking place on January 19, will center on the theme “The Power of Story.” From 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., students will participate in small-group discussions grounded in the lived experiences of members of the RGNS community and our surrounding community. Through these conversations, students will practice the empathy that Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. exemplified in his leadership for civil and human rights. The day will culminate with our annual MLK Day Celebration Concert, featuring gospel recording artists Virtue.
Do you love Physics? Consider registering for the F=ma exam. The F=ma exam is the initial, highly selective, multiple-choice test for the U.S. Physics Olympiad program, run by the American Association of Physics Teachers (AAPT) for high school students to qualify for the national team, focusing on non calculus-based mechanics problems. F=ma serves as the gateway to the calculus-based semifinal exam (USAPhO).
The F=ma exam is open to any student attending school in the US. However, only US citizens can qualify for the national team. If you are interested in registering, please email Mrs. Hibler (taneahibler@rabungap.org) by Monday at 3 pm.
The Admission Office will release re-enrollment contracts on Friday, January 30, for returning families. For questions, contact admission@rabungap.org.
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Please note Rabun Gap will be open and operating on a regular schedule on Monday, January 19, for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
The Add/Drop period for semester long courses ends Friday, January 16. Students should stop by the Academic Office to pick up an Add/Drop form to make a course change request.
Happy New Year, and Welcome Back! Semester 2 begins tomorrow, January 6. We are excited to see our students back on campus!
As we begin the new year, I want to pause and express my gratitude for this remarkable Upper School community. I am deeply thankful for our students who show up each day curious, committed, and willing to grow, and for the families and faculty who support them with care and purpose.
Gratitude brings clarity. It reminds us of what matters most and strengthens our sense of belonging. I am especially grateful for the opportunity to learn and grow alongside such dedicated learners every day. That shared growth is one of the greatest benefits of being part of this community.
I look forward to all that 2026 will bring as we continue learning, reflecting, and moving forward together.
Warmly,
Ms. McGroarty
Tuesday, January 6 marks the start of Semester Two. Classes will start with A period at 8:45am. Welcome back!
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!
As we close the semester and look ahead to the New Year, we are grateful for the energy, curiosity, and care that define life at Rabun Gap. Our mountain campus has been alive with learning, creativity, and community, and it is a privilege to share this journey with you.
We wish our students, families, faculty, and staff a restful holiday season and a joyful start to 2026. May the break bring time for reflection, connection, and renewed purpose as we return ready to Lead the Way together.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Ms. McGroarty
Semester 1 will close on Wednesday, December 17. Report cards with semester one grades and teacher comments will be posted to The Gap the week of December 22.
Boarding students will return to campus on January 5, 2026 and Semester Two will begin on January 6.
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!
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.