Welcome to the Grace Community School Family!
Grace Community School is a two-time National Blue Ribbon recipient, recognized by the U.S. Department of Education for high academic achievement. A primary goal of Grace is to provide an outstanding academic education, taught from a biblical worldview. Grace’s education is second to none. Our teachers teach and prepare our children thoroughly – not only for a particular test, or for college admission, but for life.
We hope you will find helpful information and links on this page. If you have further questions, please contact Kayla Franks, Admissions Assistant, at kayla.franks@gracetyler.org.

“What truly sets Grace apart is the community—teachers, administrators, and parents all share a love for the Lord. It’s a positive, nurturing environment that has prepared our children to be battle ready for the next phase of life.”
Cody & Mary Margaret Anderson
GCS Parents
Top Things to do when you are a new Grace Cougar!
- Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Flickr.
- Get to know your Head of School Jay Ferguson, PhD.
- Print and save our 2025-2026 academic calendar.
- Attend a new parent orientation on July 31, 2025.
- Mark your calendars and attend Grace events all year long, click here for our master calendar.
- Pray a blessing over your child as they step into their new school.
Save the Dates
DATE | EVENT |
July 31, 2025 | New Parent Orientation |
August 7, 2025 | Grace U Parent University |
August 9, 2025 | Jr. Kindergarten Popsicle Playdate |
August 9, 2025 | Kindergarten Picnic |
August 12, 2025 | Back to School Luau and Meet the Cougars |
August 11-12, 2025 | HS Orientation* |
August 11-12, 2025 | Elementary Meet the Teacher* |
August 11-12, 2025 | 5th-8th Grade Meet the Teacher & Locker Days* |
August 12, 2025 | Grace U Meet the Teacher |
August 13, 2025 | JrK-12th First Day of School |
August 13, 2025 | Boo Hoo/ Yahoo Breakfast on Elementary Campus |
August 14, 2025 | Grace U 1st Day of School |
August 18, 2025 | HS Parent Night |
August 19, 2025 | 7th & 8th Parent Night |
August 21, 2025 | 5th & 6th Parent Night |
August 25, 2025 | ES Parent Night (JrK, 2, 3) |
August 26, 2025 | ES Parent Night (K, 1, 4) |
Helpful Links
- To apply for variable tuition, click here.
- Sign-up for a Grace Summer Camp.
- Supply lists for Elementary School, 5th & 6th Middle School, 7th & 8th Middle School, High School, and Grace U.
- Required athletic forms are on our sports medicine webpage.
- General information about 5th & 6th grades, 7th & 8th grades, and Grace U.
- Elementary Summer Reading for incoming Kindergarten – 4th graders, Letter to Parents, Grace Reader List, and Reading Log.
- Summer Math for incoming 4th graders, 5th graders, 6th graders, and 7th graders.
- Summer Reading for incoming 5th graders, 6th graders, 7th graders, and 8th graders.
- Summer Reading for Grace University.
- Order PE uniforms for Middle Schoolers.
- High School Summer Assignments for AP Classes: AP Classes for AP Chemistry, AP English Language – 11th grade, and AP English Literature – 12th grade.
- Lunch schedules, dismissal times, homework, drop-off and pick-up times, and dress code are available on myGCS.