August 7, 2026
Hi there, Williamsburg families,
Welcome back—or welcome for the very first time! We're so excited to start a new school year with you, and we can't wait to see everything your students accomplish this year.
Here are the two most important upcoming events to remember:
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Monday, August 10-11: First Days of School / Live Student Orientation Days
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Wednesday, August 12: Live Online Classes Begin
If any questions come up, please contact our Customer Support Team. They are happy to help.
Looking forward to a wonderful year ahead!
Warmly,
John Forsythe
Headmaster, Williamsburg Academy
Action Items
Student Orientation and Benchmark Assessments: To ensure your student starts the year off strong, they must complete their Orientation coursework and Benchmark Assessments in Canvas. Benchmarks are used internally to help personalize your student's learning experience and improve our course curriculum. They will have Monday, August 10 and Tuesday, August 11 during Set Up for Success Week to work on them, but students may start early if they'd like.
Additional details about Orientation and Benchmark requirements are available on Page 6 of the WA Welcome Packet. Your student will need an SIS login to complete Orientation and Benchmarks. If they haven't created one yet, you can find setup instructions on Page 5.
Announcements
Parent Back-to-School Night Recording: Our Parent Back-to-School Night was held on Wednesday, August 5. If you missed this fun and informative event, you can still catch up by watching the recording here. It's a great way to get oriented, hear from WA team members, and feel confident heading into the school year.
Set Up for Success Week: Success Week (August 10-14) is the first week of school and includes a series of important events designed to help your family start the school year strong. All parents should have received an email on Thursday, August 6, with links to your student's Live Orientation Days, a Tech Support Room, and more. Links will also be available to families on the Homepage of the WA Hub Monday morning.
Be sure to have your student attend both sessions of Live Student Orientation. Doing so will allow them to work on their Canvas Orientation assignments and Benchmark Assessments (if assigned).
Tutoring & Study Support: If your student needs help with math or language arts, has questions about another course, or would benefit from extra support this year, they can join our Llama Learning Labs, offered every weekday starting Wednesday, August 12:
No sign-up is required for drop-ins, but appointments are also available. Students can access the labs directly through the link in the WA Hub.
Upcoming Events
August 10: Fall Semester Begins
August 10-11: Live Student Orientation Days—9:00 AM MT (Zoom Link Available on the WA Hub Homepage)
August 12: Live Online Classes Begin
August 31: Course Add/Drop Deadline
Please check the Parent Resource Center for links to view our Parent Video Library, school calendar, and more!
