Elementary School Sites: 8:00 am to 2:30 pm
Middle School Sites: 8:30 am to 1:30 pm (Doors will open at 8:00 am for DEAR (Drop Everything and Read) time.
Summer Reach
Summer Reach helps students stay on track and build the confidence they need to succeed.
Summer Reach 2027 is a free, four-week summer learning program for Hamilton County Schools students in rising kindergarten through ninth grade. The program offers fun, meaningful learning experiences and opportunities that help students strengthen their reading and math skills through engaging instruction, hands-on learning, and physical activity. Summer Reach 2027 will take place June 7-July 2, 2027, Monday through Friday. There will be no classes on Friday, June 18, in observance of Juneteenth.
Transportation
May 14, 2027 -Transportation Registration Deadline
Families who need bus transportation to or from their zoned Summer Reach site must register by May 14, 2027.
To request bus transportation, complete the transportation section of the PowerSchool Summer Reach registration form for each student.
Families who registered after May 14 or who choose a Summer Reach site outside their assigned zone will be responsible for providing their own transportation.
Find your registered bus stop here: Bus Stop Finder
Rising Kindergarten Students
Kindergarten Registration Requirement
Students entering kindergarten in Fall 2027 must be fully registered for Hamilton County Schools kindergarten before registering for Summer Reach 2027.
Kindergarten registration must be approved by your student’s school and include the following require documents:
• Two proofs of residence
• Tennessee immunization form
• Birth certificate
• Proof of physical exam within the last year
• Two proofs of residence
• Tennessee immunization form
• Birth certificate
• Proof of physical exam within the last year
Once your student’s kindergarten enrollment is complete and approved, you may complete the Summer Reach 2027 – Rising Kindergarten Registration form.
SACC (School Aged Child Care)
SACC
School Age Child Care (SACC) will be available before and after Summer Reach at participating sites. This is a separate program from Summer Reach.
Families who need SACC services must complete the separate SACC application form and pay a $20 registration fee to the SACC office. School Age Child Care – HCS District Website
Students must be 5 years old to attend SACC.
Summer Reach Registration
Registration Opens: February 5, 2027
Registration Deadline: May 21, 2027
Families can register their students for Summer Reach through the PowerSchool Parent Portal. See directions in the section below.
Registration Instructions
May 21, 2027- Deadline to register for Summer Reach 2027
To register you student(s) please click here. If you need support registering, please watch this video.
Step by Step Directions for Registering:
1. Log into Powerschool – please click here. You will need your PARENT Login information. If you do not have this, please contact your child’s school.
2. Click on forms under the navigation menu.
3. Once in forms, click on Summer Reach Registration.
4. Fill out form accordingly (make sure you select yes to enrolling student in Reach).
5. You will then be prompted to sign. Be sure to selected yes to accepting electronic signature.
6. Sign and date the form.
7. If you have any questions about registering or which site your student will be attending, please contact your student’s school.
Summer Reach Resources
Explore our Summer Reach resources to support students with enrichment opportunities, learning materials, and helpful guidance all summer long.
Summer Learning as it should be!
Summer Reach is here to help students stay on track and build the confidence they need to succeed. By providing the support and resources, we’re allowing every student to start the new school year stronger. Together, we can turn summer into a season of growth and progress.
Question about Summer Reach?
Please contact the Summer Reach Office.
