When is the first day of school?
Well … it depends. We want everyone to know where to be and when, so keep reading to find out where you need to be for your first day of school, and check out Back to School for this info and much more.
Launch Conferences
Students and families have an opportunity to meet with teachers and advisors, complete necessary back-to-school information, get familiar with resources at your school, and much more on Aug. 28 & 29. Schedule online, or check out the link to determine if you will schedule online or through a school contact.
First Day of School, Grades 1-12
Most students begin school on Tuesday, Sept 2.
School day hours on Tuesday-Friday are as follows:
Ruben Trejo Dual Language Academy: 7:45 a.m. - 2:15 p.m.
High schools and Odyssey at Libby Center: 8 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Elementary schools and Spokane Public Montessori: 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Middle schools: 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Free breakfast is served 20 minutes before school starts.
Please note that most students begin school one hour later on Mondays to allow for teacher collaboration time. More information can be found at Late Start Mondays.
First Day(s) of Kindergarten
Kindergarten students start on an alternating A/B schedule. This allows teachers to support students in a smaller group as they become familiar with their new learning environment. Your school will communicate which group you are in:
Wednesday, Sept. 3 and Friday, Sept. 5: Group A
Thursday, Sept. 4 and Monday, Sept. 8: Group B
Tuesday, Sept. 9: All Kindergarteners attend together
First Day of PreK
Our first day of PreK, a four day per week program for 4-year-olds, begins on Tuesday, Sept. 9.
First Day of AM/PM Preschool & Comprehensive Intervention Preschool (CIP)
Preschool programs that attend on a half-day schedule begin on Tuesday, Sept. 16.
Still not sure where you fit? Connect with us at Let's Talk and staff will respond within 2-working days during the school year. We appreciate your patience as staff respond to messages in the order they are received.
We look forward to seeing each and everyone one of you this year!