Back-To-School Countdown Begins

As the calendar rolls over to August, it's time to start the countdown to that first day of school.

Oh, no, you might say. Not yet. How could you bring it up so early?

Well, back-to-school sales have started—a sure sign of the beginning of the academic year—and it's time to plan those remaining precious days of .

When does school start? Depends on whether you're a teacher or student.

The 's first day for students is Tuesday, Sept. 4. Teachers head back for in-service days on Monday, Aug. 27.

But the schools' campuses will be busy before that. "Plant a Garden" for kindergarten is set for Thursday, Aug. 9, and kindergarten "Story Time" will be held on Monday, Aug. 20 to help incoming kindergarten students and their families transition to school.

Inevitably, the question comes around: What days do we have off? Here's the answer. Of course, this could change if there are snow days to make up. But, for now, go ahead and mark your calendar.

Sept. 3, Labor Day

Sept. 30,

Oct. 8, Columbus Day (Teacher In-Service Day)

Nov. 20-21, Parent-Teacher Conferences

Nov. 22-26, Thanksgiving Break

Dec. 3, High School In-Service Day - No Classes

Dec. 20-21, Middle School In-service Day - No Classes

Dec. 24-Jan. 4, Winter Break

Jan. 7 - Middle School students Begin Classes in New School

Feb. 18, President's Day, (Teacher In-Service Day)

March 8, Parent-Teacher Conferences

March 27, Teacher in-Service Day

March 28-April 1, Spring Break

May 17, Staff In-Service Day

May 27, Memorial Day (Kennywood Picnic)

June 10,

June 13, Last Day for Students

June 14, Teacher In-Service Day

June 15, Staff Task Day

July 1-12, District Shut Down

To learn more about the revised calendar for the 2012-13 school year, click here.

Click here for PSSA test dates and more.

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