District Calendar

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• August 11, 2026: 1st - 12th Graders (excluding schools involved in bond projects)
• August 12, 2026: Appleton Elementary, Broadway Elementary, Orchard Avenue Elementary, Pomona Elementary, Tope Elementary, Wingate Elementary, Mt. Garfield Middle School, and West Middle School.
• August 13, 2026: Kindergartners Start
• August 17, 2026: District 51 Preschoolers Start

Please note: Some schools may have different start dates due to transitions and changes within their buildings. Schools that deviate from the standard district schedule will inform their families of the specific start dates.