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The first week of school begins September 3, 2023. But the first day will vary for students, due to a gradual entry schedule. To view the full 2024-25 school year calendars by grade level, visit the calendars webpage.
Tuesday, September 3
David Douglas High School
Freshman only (Orientation)
Fir Ridge Campus
New Student Orientation from 8:00-11:30 am.
David Douglas Online Academy
Grades 6-12 begin and attend the rest of the week
Wednesday, September 4
Elementary Schools
All Grades 1-5 start school this day. Kindergarten will have a gradual entry.
Gilbert Heights Elementary School Only
Due to unexpected delays in the bond construction at Gilbert Heights, the new start date for the school year will be Friday, September 6.
Middle Schools
8th-grade students only
David Douglas High School
All DDHS grade levels attend this day and the rest of the week
David Douglas Online Academy
All DDOA students attend this day and the rest of the week
Fir Ridge Campus
All Students Start
Thursday, September 5
Middle Schools
7th-grade students only
Friday, September 6
Gilbert Heights Elementary School
Due to unexpected delays in the bond construction work, the new start date for the school year will be Friday, September 6th.
The revised plan is as follows:
- Kindergarten will not have a staggered start. Instead, all kindergarten students will attend with grades 1-5 on Friday, September 6th. Kindergarten families will still meet under the basketball court-covered area upon arrival.
- Kindergarten families will be notified of their student’s final classroom placement on the evening of Friday, September 6th.
- Preschool is not affected by this change and will continue with its staggered start schedule the week of September 9th.
Middle Schools
6th-grade students only
Community Transition Program
First-year students only
Monday, September 9
All schools and programs
All students attend
Preschool
This week is gradual entry to preschool. For more information, review your school’s welcome message.
