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Welcome to TES

The Expedition School (TES) is a free, public charter school located in Hillsborough (Orange County), NC. It is an acclaimed project-based learning school with a focus on integrated STEM instruction in grades K-8. TES offers small class sizes, a modified year-round schedule, & implements Responsive Classroom principles and practices schoolwide. Learn more about our mission and educational philosophy here.

The TES Story

What Makes Us Unique

Project Based Learning STEM Social Emotional Learning

Upcoming Events

Oct 29

7th Grade Project Showcase (check 7/8 team correspondence)

Time: 4 PM – 6 PM

Oct 30

2nd Grade Project Showcase

Time: 2:15 PM – 3 PM

Oct 30

8th Grade Project Showcase (check 7/8 team correspondence)

Time: 4 PM – 6 PM

Oct 31

6th Grade Project Showcase

Time: 2:15 PM – 3 PM

Nov 1

Robotics Scrimmage @ TES

Time: 10 AM – 12 PM

Nov 4

Virtual Tour: meet.google.com/ybu-hrwj-zaj

Time: 6:30 PM – 7:15 PM

Nov 10

TESCA Meeting

Time: 7 PM – 8 PM

Location: The Expedition School, 437 Dimmocks Mill Rd, Hillsborough, NC 27278, USA

Nov 11

No School

Nov 20

Board Meeting (zoom link on website)

Time: 6 PM – 8 PM

Nov 24

Evening Conferences

Nov 25

Conferences - No School for Students

Nov 26

Thanksgiving Break

Nov 27

Thanksgiving Break

Nov 28

Thanksgiving Break

Dec 7

TES in Hillsborough Holiday Parade

Time: 4 PM – 6 PM

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Explorers' News & Announcements

Virtual Tour Tuesday 11/4/25

Use the google meet link to attend!
meet.google.com/ybu-hrwj-zaj

TES Flood Story: Chapter 3 Pulling Together

Read about the school's flood, the Crew Community's response and find the donation link and NEW Crew Member T-shirt link!

Thank You to Our Jump-a-Thon Sponsor - Buckeye Psychology

We want to recognize our incredible Jump-A-Thon sponsor, Buckeye Psychology, for their generous donation of $1,000! Your support will help fund so much for our students!

The Flood at The Expedition School: A Story of Resilience and Crew

Learn more about the flood at the school, donate and contribute ideas!

This Weekend: Furniture & Playground Cleaning - come anytime

There is furniture left in the courtyard to wipe down. Click to learn more, or to donate!

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