Homeschool Alabama Capitol Day
2026-04-07 09:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Montgomery, AL, Montgomery, AL, United States
Registration Now Open! Don’t miss out on this special day of learning and connection.
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LB Studio Spring Portraits
2026-04-09 | LB Studios, 8141 Parkway Drive, Leeds, 35071, United States
April 9, 14, & 15th by appointment only.
Parents can schedule a time at this link: https://lbstudiosphoto.client.photos/book/homeschoolspring
Starting at only $30 + $10 for each additional child.

Faulkner University Homeschool College Day
2026-04-17 09:00 - 14:00 | Faulkner University, 5345 Atlanta Hwy, Montgomery, 36109, United States
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TEEN - House Hang
2026-04-17 12:00 - 14:00 | Private Home, Birmingham, 35244, United States
***This group is exclusively for high schoolers- must be at least 14 and in 9th grade by Sept. 1st.***
House hang with games! I plan on coming up with a neighborhood scavenger hunt! (Just down my street, so I’ll have an eye on them 😉)
*Parents are welcome to stay and hang too, or if you have younger kiddos to tend to, you can drop off teen.
For exact address, please join group or contact Lindy.
3H GroupMe
Click here to join: https://groupme.com/join_group/95267939/8h2uLyYR

Schoolhouse Rock, LIVE!
2026-04-30 10:00 - 11:30 | BCT Mainstage Theatre, 2100 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd N, Birmingham, 35203, United States
Get ready to rock your way through grammar, math, science, and history in this high-energy musical based on the beloved educational TV series! Schoolhouse Rock Live! follows Tom, a nervous schoolteacher on the eve of his first day, who finds unexpected inspiration when characters representing different parts of his personality spring to life from his TV. Together, they teach him how to engage his students through imagination and music with unforgettable songs like “Conjunction Junction,” “Lolly, Lolly, Lolly,” and “I’m Just a Bill.” A fun, nostalgic adventure for audiences of all ages!
Reserve your admissions by April 1st! Essential families should use the discount code found on your Member Page.
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CSI/Mock Trial Clinic
2026-05-13 08:45 - 2026-05-15 14:00 | Faulkner University, 5345 Atlanta Hwy, Montgomery, 36109, United States
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TEEN - Creams & Cones
2026-05-14 12:30 - 14:00 | Creams & Cones, 2152 Pelham Pkwy, Pelham, 35124, United States
***This group is exclusively for high schoolers- must be at least 14 and in 9th grade by Sept. 1st.***
Last event of the year! Come celebrate with some ice cream! There are also tons of games here available to play.
*Parents are welcome to stay and hang too, or if you have younger kiddos to tend to, you can drop off teen.
3H GroupMe
Click here to join: https://groupme.com/join_group/95267939/8h2uLyYR

Kindergarten Graduation 2026
2026-05-16 13:00 - 14:00 | Church of the Highlands | Greystone Campus, 1701 Lee Branch Lane, Birmingham, AL, 35242, United States
This special day typically includes a slideshow of our graduates, a personal recognition by parents, opportunities to share accomplishments through presentations and table displays, and a special cake reception for family and friends.
Essential families with enrolled kindergarten students should check their Member Page for the Kindergarten Graduation link in order to secure a discount code.
Essential Church School offers this special ceremony for the general homeschool community.
For your graduate to participate,
NEEDED BY APRIL 1
Order any needed caps/gowns/tassels by April 1st. We encourage all graduates to have a cap and tassel. Our group order helps keep cost low.

ORDER NOW

NEEDED BY MAY 1

Pay the graduation fee and let us know graduate’s full name for diploma and preferred name for cake. Space is limited.
Email 3 pictures of your graduate to us by May 1st. Make sure you include at least 1 baby photo. Email to info (at) essentialchurchschool.org
Invite family and friends to join us for this special day!

FAQS
What does the graduation fee cover? Event space coordination, personalized cake reception, graduate gift, and printing costs.
What do graduates usually wear? Most graduates wear “church” clothes with a cap, gown, and tassel. We encourage all graduates to have at least a cap/tassel.
What do parents normally say at presentation of diploma? We have parents come up with their graduate to present the diploma. Most parents share about the things that make them proud of their graduate, but often it is a simple handoff and hug. Please plan to keep your presentation to 3-5 minutes.
DO NOT CONTACT the church for information about the graduation. They are only providing our event space. They are not handling ANY of the graduation details or group arrangements. All questions should be directed to Essential Church School.

ABOUT THE DAY
Plan to arrive 10-15 minutes early to set up your displays. In the past, parents have used presentation boards to display their graduate’s accomplishments with photos and examples of work from the school year. Each graduate will receive about 2 feet of table space. Space will be marked on the tables when you arrive.
***Please note that helium balloons are not allowed.***

Are you enrolled with Essential Church School? Please visit the school website for kindergarten graduation registration information before completing forms. Essential members get a discounted rate.
$30 / Graduate Registration (Family/Friends attend for FREE)

High School Graduation Ceremony
2026-05-21 18:30 - 20:30 | Church of the Highlands | Fultondale Campus, 3250 Lowery Pkwy, Fultondale, AL, 35068, United States
We look forward to a special, formal evening celebrating our high school graduates.
Graduates and their parents should use Graduation Information link on the Member Page to register for participation and admissions.
Admissions for friends and extended family are required for attendance. Please secure your attendance admission BEFORE May 15th. Admissions may be offered after this date, but they will reflect additional fees for adjustment charges. The admission ticket allows us to plan for attendance, cover photography, audio/visual, and cleaning services, and provide security/insurance for the venue.
Each attendee is assigned to a reserved seating area with their graduate. You can let us know if you prefer to sit in a general seating area.
Scroll down to see the order form. Be careful entering your email address and selecting appropriate tickets. All payments are nonrefundable. You will receive a confirmation email. Please forward this confirmation to any guests for whom you are purchasing tickets, so they can show as needed for entry. (The tickets do not have to be printed. Viewing on a phone will be acceptable.)
If you have any questions or issues with ticket purchase, please use the Contact Us tab above to send us a quick message.
Small children ages 5 and under only require a ticket if they need their own seat. ***Please note that this event can be long for young children. Consider having some quiet activities for them while sitting in the auditorium, or have them stay with a sitter for the evening.***

Grades 3-8 Testing
2026-05-28 08:00 - 2026-05-29 17:00 | Essential Church School Offices, 4000 Eagle Point Corporate Drive, Birmingham, AL, 35242, United States
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Register your grade 3-8 student for 2026 Achievement Testing 📝 Testing offers insight for you as a parent, and it can also give clarity for a student’s current academic standing.
PLEASE NOTE: This is a 2-day testing process. Your student will be required to attend BOTH testing days.
Please complete the form below to reserve your student’s participation before April 15th.
Essential families receive a significant discount on the test administration.
Please check out our resource page at https://essentialchurchschool.org/resources/testing for other at-home testing options.
MORE INFO ABOUT THE TEST:
We are offering the Iowa Assessments Form E, which is the most up-to-date test available to our school. This test assesses a broad array of skills in these areas: • Vocabulary • Reading Comprehension • Language (Spelling, Capitalization, Punctuation, Usage and Expression) • Math (Concepts and Estimation, Problem Solving and Data Interpretation, Computation) • Social Studies • Science • Sources of Information (Maps and Diagrams, Reference Materials). Students mark answers on a bubble sheet. Each section is timed. Test results are thorough and highlight strengths and weaknesses.
TEST PREP:
You can purchase and have your student go through a practice test. Amazon.com offers several test prep books, and Essential families should also explore our school library for resources.
LOCATION:
Essential Office Building at 4000 Eagle Point Corporate Drive
Park up and behind office building, and enter through back double door entrance.

State Homeschool Conference
2026-06-11 - 2026-06-13 | Faulkner University, 5345 Atlanta Hwy, Montgomery, 36109, United States
Join homeschool families around the state for this special weekend. Homeschool Alabama is offering a small and intimate time for inspiration, encouragement, and direction in the new school year.
Something for families in all stages of homeschooling: beginners, committed, and veterans.
Watch their social media for more details about the weekend, but you will not regret taking this time to be refueled with resource and courage for the homeschool journey.
