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Start Dates for the 2026-27 School Year (Updated 5/14/26)

Youngest Children’s Communities:  Monday, Aug. 17 - First day for returning children

Children’s House
Monday, Aug. 17
  • First day for returning Children's House in Year-Round Communities (Persimmon, Pomegranate, Magnolia, & Cypress Cottage), noon release until  Monday, Aug. 24
  • First day for Children's House children in Extended Day in Laurel and Redbud Cottages, noon release until  Monday, Aug. 24
  • Pre-visits for new children begin (Aug. 17 - 21)
    Monday, Aug. 24
    Afternoon programming (Extended Day and Nap) begins for all Children's Houses (Traditional and Year-Round)
    Friday, Aug. 21 - Wednesday, Aug. 26
    Phase-in start for new children

    Elementary Communities
    Tuesday, Aug. 18
    First day for returning children
    Clubhouse begins for enrolled children who have started school.
    Thursday, Aug. 20
    First day for new elementary children

    Gaines Creek Adolescent Community
    Tuesday, Aug. 18
    First day for returning adolescents
    Club Mundi begins for adolescents enrolled
    Thursday, Aug. 20
    First day for new students
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