Back To School Information
DCSD Summer Information & Back-to-School Guide 2026-2027
Free Summer Meals
- June 8 – July 31
- Free breakfast and lunch are available for all children ages 1–18 throughout the summer.
- View site locations, times, menu and more details.
Open House & Unpack Your Backpack Events
- Elementary Schools
- Thursday, August 20
- 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
- Middle Schools
- Thursday, August 20
- 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
- High Schools
- Thursday, August 20
- 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
- Walcott K-8
- Thursday, August 20
- 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
- Children's Village West & Hoover
- Monday, August 24
- 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
- Other Children's Village sites will host open houses with their respective elementary schools on August 20.
Middle School Jump Academy
- August 12, 2026
- 9:00 AM
High School Jump Academy
- August 12, 2026
- 9:00 AM
First Day of School
- Grades K-12
- August 24, 2026
- Kindergarten Students
- August 25, 2026
- Preschool Students
- August 26, 2026
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School Supply Lists
View your school's supply list and other back-to-school resources.