Back To School In Laguna Niguel: 2021-22 School Calendar

LAGUNA NIGUEL, CA — Back-to-school planning has already begun with calendars available to help parents prepare for the first day back to school at the Capistrano Unified School District.

As Dana Point and Laguna Niguel families look toward the upcoming school year, some dates are subject to change as the coronavirus pandemic nears its year-and-a-half point. Students have the opportunity to opt for Independent Study off-campus, however, school officials say they are looking forward to the majority of students returning to campus.

During the ongoing pandemic, the Capistrano Unified School District school board is turning to state and CDC guidance for protecting students, as well as parent intervention in advance of the school year.

Back to School, The New Normal

As far as secondary students, athletes will take to the fields, and sporting events will take place as normal. Homecoming, clubs, social events and proms are also expected.

Overall, parents can expect support from the school district at every level with the mental and physical health of the students. All schools within the district hope for parent flexibility and understanding as the year will be "fluid."

State public health officials have suggested that schools find alternative educational opportunities for students who are excluded from campus because they will not wear a face covering, according to the state public health officials in an emailed statement. That opportunity exists at Capistrano USD.

This year, once again, there will be meal programs for families. Expect to learn more in the coming days about free and reduced meals for families that need assistance.

As for student health, the district is in communication with Dr. Clayton Chau, and the Orange County Health Care Agency, and will monitor any positive student, teacher or administrator cases with contact tracing.

Here is the list of dates to know for the 2021/22 school year:

Capistrano Unified School District

• First Day: Aug. 17
• Labor Day: Sept. 6
• No School: Nov. 1
• Veteran’s Day: Nov. 11
• Local Holiday: Nov. 12
• Thanksgiving Holiday: Nov. 22-26
• No School: Dec. 17
• Winter Break: Dec. 20 - Jan. 2
• Martin Luther King Day: Jan 17
• President’s Weekend: Feb. 18 & 21 (Friday, Monday)
• Spring Break: April 4 -8
• Memorial Day: May 30
• Last Day: June 2, 2022

See and download your full district calendar here.