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School Starts Soon In Napa Valley: Important Dates For The 2024-2025

Here are some key dates for the upcoming school year in Napa Valley Unified, St. Helena Union and Pope Valley Union districts.

NAPA COUNTY, CA—Summer is almost over for Napa Valley students. The first day of school in the Napa Valley Unified School District is Wednesday, Aug. 14. The St. Helena Unified School District goes back to school Monday, Aug. 19 and the Pope Valley Elementary School District starts Tuesday, Aug. 20.

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Below are some important dates for each district for the 2024-2025 school year.

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Napa Valley Unified School District

  • First Day: Wednesday, Aug. 14
  • Thanksgiving Break: Nov. 25-29
  • Winter Break: Dec. 23-Jan. 10
  • Spring Break: April 14-18
  • Last Day: Friday, June 6

For additional dates, see the full calendar here.

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St. Helena Unified School District

  • First Day: Monday, Aug. 19
  • Thanksgiving Break: Nov. 20-24
  • Winter Break: Dec. 23-Jan. 3
  • Spring Break: April 7-11
  • Last Day: Thursday, June 5

For additional dates, see the full calendar here.


Pope Valley Union Elementary School District

  • First Day: Tuesday, Aug. 20
  • Thanksgiving Break: Nov. 25-29
  • Winter Break: Dec. 23-Jan. 3
  • Spring Break: April 7-11
  • Last Day: Friday, June 6

For additional dates, see the full calendar here.

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