Howdy, Pioneers...Welcome back to school!
The 2025-2026 school year begins August 18.
Special Note: K-8 students will return on a staggered schedule (alphabetically by last name for students in K-8 ONLY) starting Aug. 18 (read on for details). ADDITIONALLY, Elyria High School GRADE 9 and NEW TRANSFER students ONLY will return on Aug. 18.
GRADES 10-12 Elyria High School students will start school on Aug. 19.
All preschool students will start school on Aug. 25.
Staggered Return: Kindergarten through Grade 9
A staggered return gives students and staff time together in smaller groups to get to know one another and it provides students with a richer experience while learning their new schedules and the routines and expectations of school.
- EHS Grade 9 and new transfer students ONLY, Mon. Aug. 18
- K-8 students whose last names begin with A through G will attend school on Mon., Aug. 18.
- K-8 students whose last names begin with H through O will attend school on Tues., Aug. 19.
- K-8 students whose last names begin with P through Z will attend school on Wed., Aug. 20.
The FIRST DAY FOR ALL K-8 students together is Thursday, Aug. 21.
The FIRST DAY FOR ALL EHS students together is Tuesday, Aug. 19.