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Trotwood Preparatory and Fitness Academy

Grades K-8
Empowering students through academics, fitness, and leadership.
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About Trotwood Prep

Welcome to Trotwood Preparatory and Fitness Academy. We are a first-rate academic and fitness institution where your student can grow intellectually and physically. We strive to instill the values of lifelong learning, strong character, and the importance of being physically fit in each of our students. Our staff and administration stand ready to provide the best possible education and preparation for life.

Please explore our Website for further information, and feel free to visit or contact us at any time.

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Meet Our Principal

Dear Trotwood Preparatory and Fitness Academy Community,

It is an honor and a privilege to serve as your Principal. As I begin this journey with our students, families, staff, and community, I am filled with excitement about what we will accomplish together. I believe deeply that schools are more than buildings—they are communities where young people discover their strengths, develop their voices, build meaningful relationships, and prepare to make a positive impact on the world.

At Trotwood Preparatory and Fitness Academy, our commitment is simple: we will create a school where every student is known, valued, challenged, and supported.

This year, we are intentionally focusing on two foundational priorities: culture and instruction. A strong school culture creates the conditions for students and adults to thrive, while high-quality instruction ensures that every student receives the academic opportunities they deserve. Together, these priorities will help us build a learning environment where excellence is expected, relationships matter, and growth is celebrated.

I also believe that our greatest successes will come from working as a team. Our students need teachers and staff who believe in them, families who feel welcomed and heard, and a community that recognizes the incredible potential of our young people. Each of us has an important role to play in creating the school experience our students deserve.

To our students: You belong here. Your voice matters. Your dreams matter. I want you to challenge yourself, embrace new opportunities, learn from your mistakes, and never be afraid to ask for help. My hope is that you leave our school each day knowing that you are capable of achieving more than you may have imagined.

To our families: Thank you for entrusting us with what matters most—your children. We value your partnership and believe that the strongest schools are built when families and educators work together. We look forward to building meaningful relationships with you and creating opportunities for you to be actively engaged in our school community.

To our staff: Thank you for choosing to serve our students. The work we do is important, and it has a lasting impact. I am excited to learn alongside you, celebrate our successes, navigate challenges together, and continue building a culture where adults feel supported and students experience excellence every day.

As we move forward, I invite you to join me in embracing a simple belief: our best days are ahead of us. There is tremendous potential within our school, and I am excited to see what happens when we commit to a shared vision, hold ourselves to high expectations, and lead with purpose, compassion, and consistency.

Together, we will cultivate a school community where students thrive, educators grow, families feel connected, and excellence becomes our standard—not an exception.

Thank you for welcoming me into the Trotwood Preparatory and Fitness Academy family. I am honored to serve as your Principal, and I look forward to an incredible school year filled with learning, growth, connection, and success.

With great enthusiasm,

KaBrea Welch
Principal
Trotwood Preparatory and Fitness Academy
(937) 854-4100
Kabrea.welch@performanceacademies.com

KaBrea Welch

High Schools Want Our Graduates

Our Transition Program helps 8th graders leave Trotwood Preparatory and Fitness Academy fully prepared for high school academically, socially, and emotionally.

We guide families through applications, test prep, and interviews, helping students earn spots and scholarships at some of the top high schools in Ohio.

With the right support, our students don’t just get in. They stand out.

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Trotwood Preparatory and Fitness Academy Calendar

Student Academic Calendar for 2026-2027 School Year

Legends

School Closed for Staff and Students
School Closed for Students; Professional Development Day
Parent Teacher Conferences, Meet the Teacher Night
First and Last Day of School for Staff
First and Last Day of School for Students
Report Cards Sent Home
End of Quarters, Graduations
The Performance Academies Academic Calendar is subject to revision due to emergencies created by severe weather or other public calamities that force the cancellation of classes.
Aug 3
First Day for Staff
Aug 18
Meet the Teacher Night 5-7 p.m.
Aug 20
1st day KG Assessment, A through M
Aug 20
First Day for Students in Grades 1-8
Aug 21
1st day KG Assessment, N through Z
Aug 24
First Day for All Kindergarten
Sep 7
Labor Day – No School
Sep 21
In-Service Day – No School for Students
Oct 14
End of First Quarter
Oct 15 & 16
Fall Break – No School
Oct 19
In-Service Day – No School for Students
Oct 23
Report Cards Sent Home
Oct 28
Parent Teacher Conferences 4-8 p.m.
Nov 3
In-Service Day – No School for Students
Nov 23 – 27
Thanksgiving Break – Closed
Nov 30
In-Service Day – No School for Students
Dec 21 – Jan 1
Holiday Break – Closed
Jan 8
End of Second Quarter
Jan 14
Parent Teacher Conferences 4-8 p.m.
Jan 14
Report Cards Sent Home
Jan 15
In-Service Day – No School for Students
Jan 18
Martin Luther King Day – Closed
Feb 8
In-Service Day – No School for Students
Feb 15 – 19
Winter Break – Closed
Mar 8
In-Service Day – No School for Students
Mar 19
End of Third Quarter
Apr 2
Report Cards Sent Home
Mar 22 – 26
Spring Break – No School
Apr 2
Report Cards Sent Home
Apr 8
Parent Teacher Conferences 4-8 p.m.
May 28
Last Day of School for Students
May 28
End of Fourth Quarter
May 31
Memorial Day – Closed
June 4
Last Day for Staff
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A Day in the Life at Trotwood Preparatory and Fitness Academy

“Trotwood Preparatory and Fitness Academy is like a family. A supportive, compassionate community where every student is known individually and cared for as a whole person. We teach not just academics, but life skills, emotional growth, and teamwork. 

Here, students thrive in a safe, uplifting environment with dedicated staff who work together to meet every child’s needs.”

— Trotwood Prep Staff

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