Back To School: Lakewood 2021-22 School Calendar

LAKEWOOD, OH — Back-to-school planning has already begun in Lakewood, with calendars available to help parents prepare for the first day in the Lakewood Schools.

The first day of school for most students in Lakewood is Aug. 19.

The Ohio Department of Health recently recommended students return to classrooms in-person, but with masks on. The department's chief medical officer — Dr. Bruce Vanderhoff — also recommended schools flow in as much natural air as possible, institute regular sanitation of shared surfaces, and implement social distancing wherever possible.

The Lakewood City Schools will make a decision on masks for the coming school year this week, a district spokesperson told Patch.

Lakewood Schools Dates to Know

First Day: Aug. 19 (for all students except grades 10-12)

First Day: Aug. 20 (for students in grades 10-12)

Thanksgiving Break: Nov. 24-26

Winter Break: Dec. 20 - Jan. 2

Spring Break: March 14 - March 20

Last Day: June 2

Public schools in Ohio are barred from requiring a COVID-19 vaccination for students or staff, at least until the vaccines receive full FDA approval. All three COVID-19 vaccines — from Pfizer, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson — were granted emergency approval, but not full approval.