2026-27 Admissions Timeline

  • August 1, 2025 - Application opens for the 2026-27 school year

  • December 1, 2025 - Applications and all admissions checklist items due in mySHS

  • January 9-10, 2026 - Admissions screenings for Pre-K4 & Kindergarten

  • January 10, 2026 - Admissions screenings for Pre-K3
    Applicants for Grades 1-8 will complete their admissions screening during a shadow day, to be scheduled individually with the Admissions Director.

  • January 16, 2026 - Admissions decisions emailed to applicants

  • January 23, 2026 - Registration deadline for accepted applicants


Applications for the 2025-26 school year are still being accepted and considered depending on grade level availability.

Age Requirements

Please note the following age requirements for the 2026-27 school year:

  • Pre-K3: 3 years of age by May 15, 2026

  • Pre-K4: 4 years of age by August 15, 2026

  • Kindergarten: 5 years of age by August 15, 2026

Priority Consideration

Saint Henry School considers completed applications for admission in the order listed below. This priority is given to applications received and completed (with all required checklist documents submitted) by the deadline of December 1st. Applications received after this date will be considered if space remains.

  1. Siblings of current, returning Saint Henry School students

  2. Children of Saint Henry Church Parishioners (registered, active, and participating) who are alumni of Saint Henry School

  3. Children of Saint Henry Church Parishioners (registered, active, and participating) who are re-applying after previously being waitlisted

  4. Children of Saint Henry Church Parishioners (registered, active, and participating) applying for the first time

  5. Catholic applicants

  6. Non-Catholic applicants

Admissions Policies

+ Pre-K Bathroom Policy

At Saint Henry School, we require that all children are independent in toileting by the first day of school.

+ Immunization Policy

All Saint Henry School students must have an official TN immunization certificate on file with the school office. If students have medical or religious exemptions, those must be noted on their official immunization certificate and signed by their doctor. Immunization requirements can be viewed on the Tennessee Department of Health website.

+ Non-Catholic Students

Saint Henry School welcomes families of other faith traditions who are interested in the Catholic school environment. Our faith is the center of our school. Students will learn about the Catholic faith, take religion classes and be a part of our Catholic family through prayer, service, and learning. Families who choose Saint Henry will find a diverse community with both Catholic and non-Catholic families.

+ Disability Accommodations

Although Saint Henry School attempts to meet the academic needs of our students, we are not equipped to serve students with severe disabilities. Parents are asked to supply all pertinent information having impact on the school’s ability to provide for the child’s needs. All admissions are subject to the approval of the principal. Students with academic or other needs which cannot be reasonably accommodated by the school may be denied admission.

+ Policy of Non-Discrimination

Saint Henry School admits students of any race, color, sex, and national origin to all rights, privileges, programs, and activities. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, or national origin in the administration of educational policies, admission policies, loan programs, athletic, or other school administered programs.

Saint Henry School gives precedence for admission for Catholic students of parishioners, followed by Catholic students of other parishes and non-Catholic students.

This policy does not preclude the ability of the school to undertake and/or enforce appropriate actions with respect to students who advocate on school property or at school functions any practices or doctrines, which are inconsistent with religious tenets of the Catholic faith.

The admissions policy for Saint Henry School adheres to the laws of the State of Tennessee and the policies contained in Diocese of Nashville Catholic Schools Policies and Rules, which determine the age for admittance as well as health and academic records required for admittance. (Diocese of Nashville: Catholic Schools Policies and Rules: Student Records, 507).

We’re here to help!
Please contact us with any questions regarding the admissions process.

Denise Thomas
Director of Admissions
615-352-1328 ext 227
admissions@sthenry.org

Katie Townsend
Asst. Director of Admissions
615-352-1328 ext 224
admissions@sthenry.org