Welcome Back, LEADers! Important Information to Be Prepared for the 2025-26 School Year
We are excited to reunite our students, teachers, staff, and families on August 5! With the first day of school quickly approaching, we wanted to make sure we all start the school year off prepared and with the right attitude to have our best year yet.
Bus Routes
Make sure to familiarize yourself with bus routes for this school year! View the bus routes for each school below:
- LEAD Academy/Cameron
- LEAD Neely’s Bend
- LEAD Southeast Elementary
- LEAD Southeast Middle
- LEAD Southeast High
School Uniforms
Remember, at all LEAD schools, our students wear uniforms. A consistent uniform ensures that students are professional and prepared for class, ready to focus on learning and not on wardrobe choices. You can find more information about your school’s uniform requirements in the Student Handbook:
School Supply Lists
While many schools supply the items students need for the classroom, each school has a list of recommended items that you can provide for your students if you are able.
School Start Times
Don’t be late on the first day of school! Below are the start and dismissal times for all of our schools.
- LEAD Academy
- Arrival: 7:30 a.m.
- Dismissal: 3:10 p.m.
- LEAD Academy
- LEAD Cameron
- Arrival: 7:30 a.m.
- Dismissal: 3:10 p.m.
- LEAD Cameron
- LEAD Neely’s Bend
- Arrival: 8:30 a.m.
- Dismissal: 4:00 p.m.
- LEAD Neely’s Bend
- LEAD Southeast Elementary
- Arrival: 8:00 a.m.
- Dismissal: 3:15 p.m.
- LEAD Southeast Elementary
- LEAD Southeast Middle
- Arrival: 8:20 a.m.
- Dismissal: 4:00 p.m.
- LEAD Southeast Middle
- LEAD Southeast High
- Arrival: 6:55 a.m.
- Dismissal: 2:30 p.m.
- LEAD Southeast High
LEAD Principals Share What They Are Looking Forward to This Year
Maggie Sneed, LEAD Academy:
“At LEAD Academy, our focus this year is ‘LEADing Together.’ We are so proud of our community of students, families, and staff, and believe that the 25-26 school year will be our best yet! Our mission stays the same – to develop LEADers who excel in college, career, and life – and we are excited to work together to make that mission a reality for every student at LEAD Academy.”
Taylor Bruner, LEAD Cameron:
“I am looking forward to watching our students and staff soar! There is so much brilliance that resounds throughout the building. It is going to be a strong year with a new mission, new goals, and an amazing staff that works relentlessly to ensure students are prepared, confident, and excited to reach these goals. I am looking forward to watching students live out our values, positively impact their teammates in class, and build each other up. Every day, students will take ownership of their learning and growing just like teachers and leaders. I am also most looking forward to building relationships with students and families, and catapulting from the strong ground work that has been set by the great leaders before me!”
Kathryn Rice McKinzie, LEAD Neely’s Bend:
“This year we are committed to making LEAD Neely’s Bend the place where every individual experiences belief, belonging, and brilliance. We want students to perform at or above grade level and to feel inspired and ready to thrive in their next steps. We have a number of exciting new opportunities coming up in our academic programming and in our student activities. I am most looking forward to seeing our students and team shine – in the classroom and in our community!”
Stephanie Culliver, LEAD Southeast Elementary:
“Seeing our students in living color! Watching them walk through the doors, light up with curiosity, and grow into confident learners. I can’t wait to witness the moments that happen when the right people, systems, and culture come together for our kids and community.”
Jonathan Brocco, LEAD Southeast Middle:
“As we are enter this new school year, the Lobos are centered on taking our skills to the next level as educational practitioners. We believe that this is the place where every identity belongs and we are the people to provide opportunities worthy of our students’ brilliance. I cannot wait to celebrate our historic results and continue the pursuit of our mission with the entire community!”
Meghan Stowe, LEAD Southeast High:
“This year, I’m most excited to walk alongside our students as they step into their purpose. There is something powerful about witnessing young adults begin to believe in their own potential. I’m especially energized to support our senior class as they chart bold paths beyond high school in college, career, or service. Watching them achieve more than they ever thought possible reaffirms why this work matters. We’re not just preparing graduates; we’re cultivating leaders.”
