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Tellico Plains Elementary School

School Hours
7:45 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Tardy after 8:00 a.m.

Educating Every Student for Tomorrow - Today

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Picture of January 2026 Student of the Month

January 2026 Student of the Month

View the January 2026 Student of the Month photo for our recently named Star Students!

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Kindergarten Registration & Pre-K Application March 23-27, 2026

Click heading to view kindergarten registration and pre-k application dates and times per elementary school for the 2026-2027 school year.

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TPES Book It! Challenge

The TPES Book It! Challenge is underway! It runs from October 1st-March 31st. Click here for more information!

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Upcoming Events

Mar 2

Read Across America Spirit Week- Wear your favorite pajamas or something cozy and get ready to do some reading.

Mar 3

Read Across America Spirit Week: Dress in your very best (be sure to wear your smile for picture day) and read about influential people.

Mar 3

Spring Pictures- Individual and Class Group Photos

Mar 4

Cherokee Women's Club Poetry Contest deadline.

Mar 4

Read Across America Spirit Week: Wear your clothes "silly-style." Wear them inside out, backwards, or mismatched and read books that inspire you.

Mar 5

Read Across America Spirit Week: Wear a shirt you can read and read books to a friend or relative.

Mar 6

Read Across America Spirit Week: Dress up as you favorite Dr. Seuss character or wear a fun hat and read books about family.

Mar 12

3rd Nine Weeks Grading Period ends.

Mar 13

4th Nine Weeks Grading Period begins.

Mar 16

4-H in 4th Grade

Time: 8:30 AM

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