Back-to-School

COMING SOON to a school near you!

Below you will find 2026–27 Back-to-School information and resources from Lawrence Public Schools — including start dates, School Hours, School Supply Lists, etc.

2026 Kids Expo

Back-to-School 2026–27

The following lists the 2026-27 start dates for students in various grade levels.

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Wednesday, August 12

🎒 Grades K, 6, & 9 Transition Day
- A.M. only

Thursday, August 13

⭐ First Day of School for Students Grades K–12

Tuesday, August 18

🖍️ First Day for Early Childhood/Preschool
- Kennedy Early Childhood Center, New York Montessori, and Preschool Classrooms

Back-to-School Resources

Communicate With Your School

ParentSquare

Lawrence Public Schools uses ParentSquare for communication between school and home. Families can receive updates, sign forms, schedule conferences, and more on your phone, computer, or through the free app. We're looking forward to stronger connections and better communication across our school community!

Sign up: http://parentsquare.com/signin

Download the app: https://www.parentsquare.com/select_school/new

School Hours (Bell Schedules)

School Calendar

2026–27 Community Calendar

Our 2026–27 Community Calendar includes the dates that matter most for planning your family's year, including the first and last days of school, holidays and staff development days, end-of-quarter dates, high school graduation ceremonies, and final exam schedules. Click on the calendar below to download the full document.

Visit the district's Calendar webpage to explore these dates in an interactive format, or subscribe to have them delivered directly to your preferred calendar app. There, you may also find your school's individual calendar page with school-specific events and activities.

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