When is the First Day of School in Wilmington?

The days are getting shorter, which means only one thing. The first day of school is almost here ...

Believe it or not the first day of school is just a few short weeks away. Parents and students, alike, are enjoying as much of the summer as they can, while also getting back-to-school clothes and supply shopping handled.

So when is the first day of school for Wilmington Public School students?

• Tuesday, Sept. 1: First day of school for students in grade one through 12.

• Tuesday, Sept. 8: First day of school for children in preschool and kindergarten.

There is no school on Friday, Sept. 4 or on Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 7.

Here are some other important upcoming school year dates for Wilmington Public School students:

• Friday, Oct. 9: No school, teacher development day
• Monday, Oct. 12: No school, Columbus Day
• Wednesday, Nov. 11: No School, Veterans Day
• Friday, Nov. 20: Early release day
• Wednesday, Nov. 25: Early release day
• Thursday, Nov. 26: No school, Thanksgiving
• Friday, Nov. 27: No school
• Thursday, Dec. 24 through Friday, Jan. 1: No school, December vacation
• Monday, Jan. 4: Classes resume

Still planning? View the Wilmington Public School’s full school calendar >>>