Howdy, Pioneers...Welcome back to school!

The 2026-2027 school year begins Monday, August 24

• Elementary and middle school students will return to school on a staggered schedule by last name. Please note that the staggered return schedule differs for elementary and middle school grades. Refer to the schedules provided below for more information.

Additional Information

• Elyria High School: Only GRADE 9 and NEW TRANSFER students will return on Aug. 24.

• GRADES 10-12 at Elyria High School students will begin classes on Aug. 25.

• All preschool students will start school on Aug. 31.
   

Staggered Return forKindergarten through Grade 4

A staggered return allows students and staff to bond in smaller groups, providing a richer experience as they adapt to their new schedules and school routines.

• K-4 students whose last names begin with A through G will attend school on Mon., Aug. 24.
• K-4 students whose last names begin with H through O will attend school on Tues., Aug. 25.
• K-4 students whose last names begin with P through Z will attend school on Wed., Aug. 26.

The first Day for all K-4 students together will be Thursday, Aug. 27.

Staggered return for Grades 5 through 8

• Grade 5-8 students whose last names begin with A through L will attend school on Mon., Aug. 24.
• Grade 5-8 students whose last names begin with M through Z will attend school on Tues., Aug. 25

The first day for all grade 5-8 students together will be Wednesday, Aug. 26.

School Start and End Times

• High School, grade 9-12: Doors open at 7:25 a.m., Classes begin at 7:50 a.m., Classes end at 2:39 p.m.
• Middle School, grades 5-8: Doors open at 7:20 a.m., Classes begin at 7:30 a.m., Classes end at 2:15 p.m.
• Elementary School, grade K-4: Doors open at 8:55 a.m., Classes begin at 9:10 a.m., Classes end at 3:10 p.m.
• EECV Preschool: AM Classes begin at 9:10 and end at 11:40 a.m.; PM Classes begin at 12:40 p.m. and end at 3:10 p.m.
• Hamilton Preschool: M-Th, full day: Classes begin at 9:10 a.m. and end at 2:10 p.m.