Back to School

The first day of school for the 2026-27 school year for students in grades 1-12 is Tuesday, August 25. Kindergarten students will have orientation on Tuesday, August 25 or Wednesday, August 26 before their first full day of school on Thursday, August 27 as detailed below. A.W. Beattie's first day of school is also Tuesday, August 25.

Student teacher assignments, class schedules, locker and bus information will be available in PowerSchool in early August after all back-to-school forms are completed.

Dates to Remember

Elementary

Thursday, Aug.20
New Student Orientation (Grades 1-5)
All Elementary Schools, 4-5 p.m. (Students and parents/guardians should attend)

Monday, Aug. 24
Kindergarten Parent/Guardian Orientation
All Elementary Schools, 5:30-7:30 p.m. (Parents/guardians only)

Tuesday, Aug. 25
First Day of School (Grades 1-12)

Tuesday, Aug. 25 & Wednesday, Aug. 26
Kindergarten Student Orientation (Students and parents/guardians should attend)

Tuesday, Aug. 25
- 9:45-11:45 a.m. - Students with last names A-D
- 12:45-2:45 p.m. - Students with last names E-K
Wednesday, Aug. 26
- 9:45-11:45 a.m. - Students with last names L-Q
- 12:45-2:45 p.m. - Students with last names R-Z

Thursday, Aug. 27
First Day of School for Kindergarten

Thursday, Aug. 27
Curriculum Night for Grades 1-5 (Parents/guardians only)
All Elementary Schools, 5:30-7:30 p.m. -- Teachers hold two identical sessions beginning at 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. so parents with multiple children can attend.

Middle School

Grade 6 Orientation

Monday, August 3
1 p.m. - Last Names A-K
4 p.m. - Last Names L-Z
Orientation begins with a presentation in the auditorium before students can walk their schedule, find their classrooms and open their locker. Students and their parents/guardians should attend. If you cannot attend at your designated time, you may attend the other session. If you cannot attend on August 4, you may attend the 7th and 8th Grade New Student Orientation as detailed below.

Grade 7 & 8 New Student Orientation

Monday, Aug. 10
9 a.m.
Orientation begins with a presentation in the auditorium before students can walk their schedule, find their classrooms and open their locker. Students who are new to the school district and their parents/guardians should attend.

Middle School Open House
Wednesday, September 9
6-8 p.m.
For parents/guardians only. Parents will walk their child's schedule and meet with teachers to learn about the curriculum and course expectations. Parents should review their child's schedule on PowerSchool prior to arriving and remember to bring a copy with them.

High School

Grade 9 & New Student Orientation

Thursday, August 13
9 a.m. & 5 p.m.
Monday, August 17
1 p.m.
For incoming ninth grade students and those who are new to the district and their families. There will be a presentation in the auditorium and then the building will be open for self-guided tours.

High School Open House
Wednesday, September 2
6:30-8:30 p.m.
For parents/guardians only. Parents will walk their child schedule and meet with teachers to learn about the curriculum and course expectations. Parents should review their child's schedule on PowerSchool prior to arriving and remember to bring a copy with them.