Back-to-School Information: 2025-26

District 97 will welcome students back to school on Thursday Aug. 22! To help families prepare, here is some helpful back-to-school information. This page will be updated throughout the summer.

Important Dates

2024-25 School Calendar

Aug. 19-21, 2024: Teacher Institute Days
Aug. 22, 2024: First Day of School for Students
Sept. 2, 2024: Labor Day (No School)
Oct. 3, 2024: District Closed
Oct. 4, 2024: Indigenous Peoples' Day (No School)
Oct. 24 and 25, 2024: Family-Teacher Conferences
Thursday: Full day student attendance
Friday: Staff only; no student attendance

Registration

Learn more about District 97 student registration

School Supplies