The first day of school will vary for each student due to a gradual entry schedule.
Check your school’s calendar to confirm your student’s first day. To view the full 2026-27 school year calendars by grade level, visit the calendars webpage.
Please note: Wednesday, September 9, 2026 is NOT a late start day. School will begin at the regular start time.
Preschool
Monday, September 14 and Tuesday, September 15, Preschool students will have a gradual entry. Please make sure to review your school’s welcome message.
Wednesday, September 16: First full day
Kindergarten
Wednesday, September 9 through Friday, September 11* Kindergarten students will have a gradual entry.
Please make sure to review your school’s welcome message.
Monday, September 14: First full day
*Gilbert Park Elementary: First day is Friday, September 11 for all Kindergarten students
Elementary Schools
Wednesday, September 9: All students* in grades 1-5 start school on this day.
Kindergarten and Preschool will have a gradual entry. School principals are sending additional information for Kindergarten and Preschool families via ParentSquare.
*Gilbert Park Elementary: First day is Friday, September 11 for Kindergarten through 5th Grade.
Middle Schools
Wednesday, September 9 and Thursday, September 10: 7th and 8th grade students only
Friday, September 11: 6th grade students only
Monday, September 14: All grade levels together on this day
David Douglas High School
Tuesday, September 8: All DDHS grade levels start on this day
- 9th grade students released at normal time, 2:30 pm
- 10th through 12th grade students released at 12:20 pm
Fir Ridge Campus
Tuesday, September 8: All students start on this day
Community Transition Program (CTP)
Friday, September 11: First Year students only
Monday, September 14: All grade levels start on this day
David Douglas Online Academy (DDOA)
Tuesday, September 8: DDOA Middle School & High School students start this day
Wednesday, September 9: DDOA Elementary School students start this day