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Back-To-School Dates for 2026-2027 School Year

Back-To-School Dates for 2026-2027 School Year
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Banner with a red horseshoe and gold apples. Text: "MARK YOUR CALENDAR 2026 - 2027 SCHOOL YEAR."

Mark your calendar for the following important back-to-school dates for the 2026-2027 school year:

Mid-July

Open House Forms available

  • Complete back-to-school forms on ParentSquare.
  • Free and Reduced Lunch Forms available on the GCPS website.
  • Make 2026-2027 contributions via MyPaymentPlus.

July 29th

“Welcome to My Class” video

Be on the lookout for a special video message email from your child's new teacher at approximately 10:00 am.

July 30th

Open House/Meet the Teacher

Come drop in to meet your new teacher, see your new classroom, and get information about the 2026-2027 school year!

1:00 - 2:00     Last Names A- G
2:00 - 3:00     Last Names H-M
3:00 - 4:00     Last Names N-Z
4:00 - 4:30     Open

August 5th

First Day of School of the 2026 - 2027 School Year

August 25th

Kindergarten - 2nd Grade Curriculum Night

Teachers are offering two session times for your convenience: 6:00 - 6:40 pm or 6:45 - 7:30 pm. 
The information presented in both sessions will be the same. 

August 27th

3rd  - 5th  Grade Curriculum Night

Teachers are offering two session times for your convenience: 6:00 - 6:40 pm or 6:45 - 7:30 pm. 
The information presented in both sessions will be the same.