Research Triangle Charter Academy

Research Triangle Charter Academy Research Triangle Charter Academy is a tuition-free K-8 public charter school in Durham, NC.

Research Triangle Charter Academy is a tuition-free public charter school open to all children who live in North Carolina.

RTCA families, we invite you to join us for a night of celebration, culture, music, and community!Friday, September 25th...
09/18/2026

RTCA families, we invite you to join us for a night of celebration, culture, music, and community!

Friday, September 25th
6:00–8:00 PM

Come celebrate Hispanic culture, traditions, and contributions with our RTCA family. We will have:

Music
Dessert Truck
"Get off my Queso" Food Truck
Face Painting
Bingo
Hispanic Celebrity Look-Alike Contest

Hispanic Celebrity Look-Alike Contest
The contest is open to all K–8 students! Students are invited to dress up as a Hispanic celebrity and participate in our look-alike contest during the celebration.

Want your child to participate? Please complete the Celebrity Look-Alike Contest Entry Form to officially enter.

Contest Entry Form:
https://forms.gle/2j2X2N6zNsirCqYF7

There will also be a rehearsal on Thursday, September 24th from 4:10–5:10 PM in the school gym. Families may stay with their child during rehearsal. Students do not need to wear their costumes to rehearsal.

We look forward to celebrating with our entire RTCA family. We hope to see you there!

09/16/2026

Ollie the Owl is showing students what it looks like to stop, think, and make a wise choice.

Through our Moral Focus™ program, students at our K-8 schools learn how virtues like wisdom show up in real life — at school and at home.

Ask your child what wisdom looks like to them. Their answer might surprise you.

Join us for Café y Conchas! Research Triangle Charter Academy is excited to kick off Hispanic Heritage Month with a spec...
09/10/2026

Join us for Café y Conchas! Research Triangle Charter Academy is excited to kick off Hispanic Heritage Month with a special morning celebration! Stop by during school drop-off to enjoy some delicious treats and help us celebrate the rich culture, traditions, and contributions of our Hispanic community. Our school community is made up of many wonderful cultures, and we look forward to taking this opportunity to celebrate one of the many cultures that make Research Triangle so special. We hope you’ll stop by, grab a treat, and celebrate with us!

Our school is more than a building. It’s a place where students can see their creativity, ideas, and pride come to life....
08/27/2026

Our school is more than a building. It’s a place where students can see their creativity, ideas, and pride come to life. Art teacher Nicole Brown has been transforming our halls, bathrooms, and gym with student-inspired artwork, including our newly updated 10-foot eagle mural! 🦅🎨

We love seeing how her creativity helps our students feel connected to and proud of their school.
Learn more: https://nhal.ink/4cK5z0G

Tomorrow is our first day of school! We are so excited to see our families.Here's your last-minute reminder to apply for...
08/18/2026

Tomorrow is our first day of school! We are so excited to see our families.

Here's your last-minute reminder to apply for the 2026-27 school year. We hope you'll join us!

🦅 RTCA families, it’s almost time for Open House!Join us on Monday, August 17, to meet your child’s teachers, visit clas...
08/14/2026

🦅 RTCA families, it’s almost time for Open House!
Join us on Monday, August 17, to meet your child’s teachers, visit classrooms, and prepare for a successful school year.
🟢 New Families: 5:00–6:00 p.m.
New Family Orientation begins at 5:00 p.m.
🟠 Returning Families: 6:30–7:30 p.m.
We can’t wait to welcome our new Eagles and reconnect with our returning families!
One Team. One Mission. Every Eagle.

Stay connected with everything happening at school with the new NHA App! 📱The NHA App is now your one-stop destination f...
08/14/2026

Stay connected with everything happening at school with the new NHA App! 📱

The NHA App is now your one-stop destination for school announcements, teacher messages, calendars, and more. If you previously used Parent Connect (SchoolConnect), it's time to make the switch!

Download the app today or log in through your browser at https://nhal.ink/4hAvlYG.

If you have any questions, our school office is happy to help.

Can you believe there's only one more week until school starts? Get ready to start learning on Wednesday, August 19.We h...
08/13/2026

Can you believe there's only one more week until school starts? Get ready to start learning on Wednesday, August 19.

We have limited seats available for the 2026-27 school year.

Apply today!
https://nhal.ink/ResearchTriangleFB

08/10/2026

A message from our school leader, Principal Hardy! 🦅💚
Principal Hardy is excited to welcome both our new and returning families to another incredible school year at RTCA! Watch her special welcome message as she shares what's ahead and prepares us for a great year together.
📅 Don't forget: Open House is Monday, August 17! We can't wait to see our Eagle families, reconnect, meet new faces, and kick off an amazing year.

Address

2418 Ellis Road
Durham, NC
27703

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 3pm
Tuesday 8am - 6pm
Wednesday 8am - 3pm
Thursday 8am - 3pm
Friday 8am - 12pm

Telephone

+19199577108

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