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School Year Information

Welcome to the 2025-2026 school year, #HornetFamily! We are excited to welcome our students back to school, and if you are new to our district, we are happy you are here! USD 262 is a growing school district. Our vision is to be a premier school district known for excellence in education, innovative instruction, outstanding programs, and dedication to students.

School Supply Lists

School Year Calendar

First day of school for grades 1–6, grade 9, and all new students: August 12

First day of school for grades 7–8 and grades 10–12: August 13

First day of school for Kindergarten: August 15

Last Day of School: May 20

No School DAYS

  • September 1 - 2
  • October 16 - 17
  • November 3
  • November 24 -28
  • December 19 - Jan 5
  • January 19
  • February 16
  • March 6
  • March 16 -20
  • April 3 and 6

View our district calendar online anytime. 

Helpful Information


 

This is a district that strives to provide the best opportunities for our students while holding onto our small town values and giving our students the best education possible.

Greg Lehr, Superintendent

 

First Day of School

August 12, 2025

First day of school for grades 1–6, grade 9, and all new students

August 13, 2025

First day of school for grades 7–8 and grades 10–12.

August 15, 2025

First day of school for Kindergarten.

Back to School Events

Abilene Elementary School

August 11 - Meet Your Teacher Night from 5:30-6:30 p.m.

August 14 - Pre-K and Kindergarten Meet Your Teacher Night from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

West Elementary School

August 11 - Meet Your Teacher Night from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

August 14 - Kindergarten Meet Your Teacher Night from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Wheatland Elementary School

August 11 - Meet Your Teacher Night from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

August 14 - Kindergarten Meet Your Teacher Night from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Valley Center Intermediate School

August 7 - Back to School Night at 5:30 p.m. (4th grade) and 6:00 p.m. (5th grade).

Valley Center Middle School

August 13 - Open House will be from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. This will be a come-and-go event with the opportunity to meet teachers.

Valley Center High School

July 30 and August 5 - Checkout for Chromebooks, lockers, and parking permits.