Braintree Students Head Back To School: What To Know

BRAINTREE, MA — It's that time again. School is right around the corner and in all corners of Braintree, more than 5,800 students are getting their last days of vacation in and some are even starting to think about what to wear that first day back at school. When is that? It's Sept. 5 for most students. But there are other questions that pop up along with that big one.

So, as school gets ready to get into full swing here are some important facts:

The First Day of School

• Grades 1-12: Sept. 5
• Kindergarten: Sept. 10
• Preschool: Sept. 10

Click here for the full calendar.

New Staff

Jennifer Fay Beers, the director of personnel and student services, said at a recent school committee meeting that the school district has reviewed has hired new staff for 40 positions.

The Bus Routes

Click here to see when the bus comes by your house.

Supplies

Here are the posted supply lists:

• East Middle School
• South Middle School
• Flaherty Elementary School
• Highlands Elementary School
• Hollis Elementary School
• Liberty Elementary School
• Morrison Elementary School
• Ross Elementary School

What's for Lunch?

The lunch menu can be seen online.

Early Off Days

The first off day will be Sept. 7 for a teachers' workshop.

School Committee Schedule

Meetings are usually held on Mondays. Agendas are posted on their website.

For more information on school, head over to the Braintree Public Schools' website.

Jenna Fisher contributed to this story.

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