It's that time of the year again. As summer draws to an end, parents and students are preparing for another school year in Central Florida. Here's when students return:
Friday, Aug. 10: Brevard, Flagler, Seminole
Monday, Aug. 13: Lake, Marion, Orange, Osceola, Sumter, Volusia
PHOTO GALLERY — BACK TO SCHOOL
Back to School in Central Florida
Sent to us via the Spectrum News 13 app: Caleigh looks very excited to start pre-k at VPK.
(Ariel Clemons, viewer)
Back to School in Central Florida
Darby and Brielle are looking forward to starting the first day of school at Howard Middle School.
(Melissa Calhoun, staff)
Back to School in Central Florida
Getting ready for his first day of kindergarten in Seminole County.
(Amanda Buhrow, viewer)
Back to School in Central Florida
Sent to us via the Spectrum News 13 app: First day back to school in Rockledge.
(L. Stevenson, viewer)
Back to School in Central Florida
Can anyone guess which one is starting sixth grade and who is starting second grade today?
(Elizabeth Tillman, viewer)
Back to School in Central Florida
These two are starting first and second grade today.
(Donna Wilson, viewer)
Back to School in Central Florida
Sent to us via the Spectrum News 13 app: Miracle Angel, 11, is ready for 5th grade in Titusville.
(Eva Henry, viewer)
Back to School in Central Florida
Sent to us via the Spectrum News 13 app: Madyson gets ready for her 1st day of middle school in Satellite Beach.
(Ian Alfano, viewer)
Back to School in Central Florida
Submitted via the Spectrum News 13 app: The Torres family at Winter Springs Elementary as their daughter starts second grade.
(David Torres, viewer)
Back to School in Central Florida
Submitted via the Spectrum News 13 app: Tyler is first day as a big 5th grader at Crystal Lake Elementary School in Seminole County.
(Gina Holbrook, viewer)
Back to School in Central Florida
This guy is starting fifth grade today and he wants to be a police officer when he grows up.
(Devin Kennedy, viewer)
Back to School in Central Florida
Submitted via the Spectrum News 13 app: Dakota Alfano's first day of school at Holland Elementary School in Satellite Beach.
(Ian Alfano, viewer)
Back to School in Central Florida
Submitted via the Spectrum News 13 app: First day of school for Zoey in Osceola County.
(Deanna, viewer)
BACK TO SCHOOL HEALTH & SAFETY
BREVARD COUNTY SCHOOL RESOURCES
First Day of School: Friday, Aug. 10, 2018
- Find your school & bus route by address, grade
- School Calendar
- School Lunch Menus
- Help for Students
- Parent Resources
FLAGLER COUNTY SCHOOL RESOURCES
First Day of School: Friday, Aug. 10, 2018
LAKE COUNTY SCHOOL RESOURCES
First Day of School: Monday, Aug. 13, 2018
MARION COUNTY SCHOOL RESOURCES
First Day of School: Monday, Aug. 13, 2018
ORANGE COUNTY SCHOOL RESOURCES
First Day of School: Monday, Aug. 13, 2018
OSCEOLA COUNTY SCHOOL RESOURCES
School District of Osceola County
First Day of School: Monday, Aug. 13, 2018
SEMINOLE COUNTY SCHOOL RESOURCES
Seminole County Public Schools
First Day of School: Friday, Aug. 10, 2018
SUMTER COUNTY SCHOOL RESOURCES
First Day of School: Monday, Aug. 13, 2018
VOLUSIA COUNTY SCHOOL RESOURCES
First Day of School: Monday, Aug. 13, 2018
TAX-FREE HOLIDAY
Get ready to shop and save. 2018's sales tax-free holiday dates in Florida are:
August 3 to August 5
BACKPACK SAFETY
- Pack lightly: A backpack should never weigh more than 10 to 20 percent of the student’s body weight.
- Organize: Make use of all compartments and pack heavier items closest to the center of the back.
- Pick a comfortable pack: Choose one with wide, padded shoulder straps and a padded back.
- Always use both shoulder straps: Slinging a backpack over one shoulder can strain muscles and may increase curvature of the spine.
SCHOOL SAFETY