Schools

When is the First Day of School in Danvers?

School starts back up on Sept. 4 in Danvers.

Believe it or not, Back to School displays are already showing up in stores – and we’re only in the middle of July.

As families get early bargains for back to school supplies, let’s take a look ahead at this year’s school calendar:

September

  • Wednesday, Sept. 4 – First day of school, Grades K-12, early release
  • Thursday, Sept. 5 -- Professional development, early release
  • Friday, Sept. 6 – Professional development, early release
  • Monday, Sept. 9 -- Preschool opens

October

  • Wednesday, Oct. 2 -- Professional development, early release
  • Friday, Oct. 11 – Full day staff development, no school
  • Monday, Oct. 14 – Columbus Day, no school

November

  • Wednesday, Nov. 6 -- Professional development, early release
  • Monday, Nov. 11 – Veterans Day, no school
  • Wednesday, Nov. 27 – Thanksgiving recess, early release and no lunch served
  • November 28-29 – Thanksgiving recess 

December

  • Monday, Dec. 2 – Parent conferences, no school
  • Wednesday, Dec. 4 – Professional development, early release
  • Friday, Dec. 20 -- Full school day, closes for vacation at end of day 

January

  • Thursday, Jan. 2 – Schools re-open
  • Wednesday, Jan. 8 – Professional development, early release
  • Friday, Jan. 17 – Full day staff development, no school
  • Monday, Jan. 20 – Martin Luther King Jr. Day, no school

February

  • Wednesday, Feb. 5 – Professional development, early release
  • February 17-21 – February vacation

March

  • Wednesday, March 5 – Professional development, early release

April

  • Wednesday, April 2 -- Professional development, early release
  • Friday, April 18 – Good Friday, no school
  • April 21-25 – April vacation

May

  • Wednesday, May 7 – Professional development, early release
  • Monday, May 26 – Memorial Day, no school

June

  • Danvers High School graduation to be decided
  • Wednesday, June 4 -- Professional development, early release
  • Friday, June 20 – Last day of school (no snow days)
  • Friday, June 27 -- Last day of school (five snow days)

For more information, check the Danvers Public Schools website.

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