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Back to school: What to know about calendars, resources and new rules in Corpus Christi
As summer comes to a close, it's time for Corpus Christi families to start thinking about school buses, backpacks and books. The first day of school for Corpus Christi Independent School District students is Aug. 11. Other area school districts return shortly afterward, including the West Oso Independent School District on Aug. 12 and the Flour Bluff and Calallen districts on Aug. 13. If you have a child awaiting the start of the school year, here are a few things to know: When does the school year start? Where can I find the calendar? Corpus Christi ISD's 2025-26 calendar is available online at under the "school calendar" tab. The year starts for students on Aug. 11 and ends May 28. Corpus Christi ISD offers a fall intersession Oct. 13-17. Other school districts have different calendars. This means that in addition to different first and last days, each district also gives students different days off for holidays and intersessions. Exact dates might vary, but federal holidays, Thanksgiving, winter and spring breaks are recognized by each district. A handful of districts also give days off during the Nueces County Junior Livestock Show. West Oso ISD returns on Aug. 12. The school year lasts until May 28. The full calendar is available online at It includes a fall intersession Oct. 13-17. Flour Bluff ISD's school year lasts from Aug. 13 until May 28. The calendar is available at Calallen ISD returns Aug. 13. The school year lasts until May 29, though seniors will finish on May 21. The Calallen calendar is available online at Other school districts have already gotten back to the classroom, like London Independent School District, which returned July 23, and Tuloso-Midway Independent School District, which started on July 16. Tuloso-Midway ISD's calendar is available online at The school year lasts until May 21. Tuloso-Midway ISD's extended school year calendar includes several intersessions scheduled for Sept. 2-5, Oct. 27-31, Feb. 23-27 and March 30-April 2. London ISD's school year lasts until May 22, which is an early release day. The calendar includes intersessions scheduled for Oct. 20-24, Feb. 16-20 and March 30-April 3. How to attend back-to-school resource events: Get backpacks, haircuts, immunizations, sports physicals and more LEAD First is hosting its annual Happy Health back-to-school fair from 9 a.m. to noon on July 26 at Miller High School. The event is open to students of any age from any school. The fair will offer backpacks and school supplies while supplies last, health screenings, food bags donated by the Coastal Bend Food Bank, sports physicals, hearing and vision tests, diabetes tests, blood pressure checks, fatty liver tissue screenings and immunizations, as well as information about health services. Nueces County's Operation Health and Wellness is ongoing. The free event began July 21 and will continue through July 26. The event runs 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 26. Veterinary services are available at the Johnny S. Calderon Nueces County Center from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 24-26. The initiative offers the following health services at Mission of Mercy, West Oso Junior High School and the Calderon Nueces County Center: Mission of Mercy: optometry and dental services. West Oso Junior High School: general medical, immunizations, diabetes screening, behavioral health, back-to-school physicals, women's exams and pharmacy. Calderon Nueces County Center: immunizations, general medical, diabetes screening, behavioral health, back-to-school physicals, women's exams, pharmacy and veterinary services. The Boys and Girls Clubs of the Coastal Bend is hosting a Back to School Bash from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 26 at 3902 Greenwood Drive. The event features school supplies, free and low-cost eye exams and glasses, free haircuts, free sports physicals, limited free clothing and shoes, food, drinks and games. Operation Safe Return, hosted by the Corpus Christi Police Department, will provide 4,000 backpacks, school supplies, food bags, health tests and screenings, immunizations, sports physicals and safety information from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 2 at the American Bank Center. For immunizations, a parent or legal guardian must be present with a valid ID. Families should bring the child's immunization record and proof of health insurance. The event is designed for students of any age from any school. Students need to come with a parent or legal guardian to receive featured items. What to know about school cell phone bans This spring, Texas lawmakers approved legislation banning student cell phone use in public schools. The new law directs school boards to ensure schools comply with a written policy prohibiting students from using personal communication devices while on school property during the school day. This includes personal cell phones, smartwatches, pagers, radios and tablets. Students are still allowed to use electronic devices provided by their school. The law allows schools to either prohibit students from bringing cell phones to school or designate a method for storing cell phones while students are at school. Exceptions include if a student has a documented need based on the directive of a qualified physician or if a device is needed to comply with individualized education program plans for students with disabilities. Adult education programs are also excluded. Corpus Christi ISD announced in mid-July that district officials are studying the legislation, and the school board is expected to adopt a new policy on July 28. The district previously limited cell phone use last year, requiring middle and elementary students to keep devices turned off during the school day and allowing high school students to only use devices between classes and during lunch. 'We had overwhelmingly positive feedback regarding our updated cellphone rules for the 2024-2025 school year,' Superintendent Roland Hernandez said in a news release. 'While we understand the new legislation may necessitate further habit changes by our students and families, we appreciate the Legislature's desire to support schools in keeping the school day a focused learning environment." Other area school districts are having similar discussions. Here's the next nonstop flight out of Corpus Christi International Airport Corpus Christi police rule out foul play after finding body near Oso Creek Plans set to move forward with Cinergy Entertainment Center in Corpus Christi Corpus Christi City Council approves 2026 budget for crime control, prevention This article originally appeared on Corpus Christi Caller Times: What to know before Corpus Christi heads back to school Solve the daily Crossword
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Here are all of the dates Memphis-Shelby County Schools students will be off this year
The start of the 2025-26 school year is officially here for Memphis-area students. For students enrolled in the largest school district in the state of Tennessee, Memphis-Shelby County Schools, they have some days to look forward to if they are already craving another break. In total, MSCS students will have plenty of days off between Aug. 4, 2025, and May 21, 2026. Here are the dates that MSCS students will not be in school this upcoming school year. What days are MSCS students out of school? MSCS students will begin school on Aug. 4. The school year will end May 21, 2026. They will be out of school for the following days: Sept. 1: Labor Day Oct. 13-17: Fall Break Nov. 10: In-service day Nov. 11: Veterans Day Nov. 24-28: Thanksgiving Break Dec. 22-Jan. 5: Winter Break Jan. 19: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Feb. 13: Professional development day for teachers Feb. 16: Presidents Day March 16-20: Spring break April 3-6: Spring break II This article originally appeared on Memphis Commercial Appeal: Memphis-Shelby County Schools holiday, vacation dates: See the list Solve the daily Crossword
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When is the first day of school in and around Pontiac? Here's when 31 schools go back
The first day of school is rapidly approaching, and area school districts are getting ready to welcome teachers and students back to school for the 2025-2026 school year. Are you ready for the first day school? Here's a list of when area school districts plan to open their doors. Pontiac Township High School Freshmen: Aug. 15 All students: Aug. 18 For more: Pontiac Elementary Schools Central, Lincoln, Washington, Pontiac Junior High School Aug. 13 For more: St. Mary's Catholic School Aug. 14 For more: More: Accessing local journalism is even easier with the Pontiac Daily Leader app Odell Grade School Aug. 18 For more: St. Paul Catholic School Aug. 18 For more: Saunemin Elementary School Aug. 15 For more: Dwight schools Dwight Common School, Dwight High School Aug. 21 For more: El Paso-Gridley schools Centennial, Jefferson Park, El Paso-Gridley Middle School and High School Aug. 18 For more: Flanagan-Cornell schools Flanagan Elementary, Flanagan-Cornell High School Aug. 18 For more: Lexington schools Lexington Elementary, Junior High and High School Aug. 13 For more: Prairie Central schools Prairie Central Primary East, Primary West, Elementary, Upper Elementary, Junior High and High School Aug. 18 For more: Tri-Point schools Tri-Point Elementary, Upper Elementary/Junior High and High School Aug. 19 For more: Woodland Woodland Elementary/Junior High and High School K-12: Aug. 13 PreK: Aug. 15 For more: Erich Murphy is a reporter for the (Pontiac) Daily Leader. He can be reached at emurphy@ This article originally appeared on Pontiac Daily Leader: Here's when schools in and around Pontiac plan to kick off 2025 Solve the daily Crossword
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When does school start for students in the Marshfield area for the 2025-26 academic year?
MARSHFIELD – Students, teachers, parents and administration staff are each recharging and preparing for the upcoming school year through the summer months. Several weeks of summer remain, but everyone is looking forward to the next school year in their own way. Here's when students are expected back in the classroom this fall in the Marshfield area. School District of Marshfield All students: Aug. 26 Find the 2025-26 school year calendar at Columbus Catholic Schools All students: Aug. 26 Sixth and ninth grades and new student orientation: Aug. 19 Find the 2025-26 school year calendar at School District of Auburndale All students: Aug. 25, 1 p.m. dismissal Open house: Aug. 21 Find the 2025-26 school year calendar at Colby School District All students: Sept. 2 Open house: Aug. 21 Find the 2025-26 school year calendar at Stratford School District All students: Sept. 2 Open house: Aug. 27 Find the 2025-26 school year calendar at Spencer Public Schools All students: Sept. 2 Open house: Aug. 21 Find the 2025-26 school year calendar at Edgar School District All students: Sept. 2 Find the 2025-26 school year calendar at Granton Area School District All students: Sept. 2 Open house: Aug. 28 Find the 2025-26 school year calendar at School District of Greenwood All students: Aug. 25 Open house: Aug. 20 Find the 2025-26 school year calendar at School District of Loyal High school and middle school: Aug. 25 Elementary school: Aug. 26 Elementary school open house: Aug. 25 Find the 2025-26 school year calendar at School District of Neillsville All students: Sept. 2 Open house: Aug. 27 Find the 2025-26 school year calendar at School District of Pittsville All students: Sept. 2 Find the 2025-26 school year calendar at Exclusive report: What we know about 3 proposed wind farms by Alliant Energy and others in Marathon County More local news: Boys & Girls Club of Marshfield nears $1M fundraising goal. Here's how you can help. Erik Pfantz covers local government and education in central Wisconsin for USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin and values his background as a rural Wisconsinite. Contact him at epfantz@ This article originally appeared on Marshfield News-Herald: When does school start for students in Marshfield area for 2025-26? Solve the daily Crossword
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07-07-2025
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The News & Star to publish special 'Last Class' supplement as children leave schools
THE end of the school year is nearly upon us. And for some schoolchildren this month marks the end of their journey at junior school. Hundreds of children across Carlisle and West Cumbria will soon be enjoying a summer holiday before making the step up to secondary school. To mark the occasion The News & Star reached out to schools across the patch to send in 'last class' pictures of year sixes ready to move on. We were inundated with responses and now, on Wednesday, parents will be able to pick up a special sixteen-page supplement featuring all of the pictures. If you cannot pick up a copy or want to order more visit
