Important Dates for the 2024-2025 School Year

Posted on 08/02/2024

Listed below are a few important Back To School dates as we approach the beginning of the 2024-2025 school year.

- Thursday, August 8: Meet the Teacher Night (K-5)
- Monday, August 12: First Day of School (Grades K, 6, & 9, Hope Street Academy, Capital City, Avondale Academy)
- Tuesday, August 13: First Day of School (K-12)
- Tuesday, August 20: Meet the Teacher Night (Preschool)
- Wednesday, August 21: First Day of Preschool

- Friday, August 23: Late start begins (9:30)

A detailed School Supply list can be found here: School Supply List K-8. Preschool and High School students will receive their list on the first day of school.
For more information, please reach out to your building principal.

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