Summer break is almost over for many Indianapolis-area schools. Some classes will resume during the first week of August. Others will return during the final days of July.
As of Wednesday, July 8, here’s when Indianapolis area K-12 schools start up again for the 2026-27 school year according to district calendars.
When does the school year start for Marion County Public Schools?
Indianapolis Public Schools first day of school 2026-27
August 10, 2026, is the first day of class for Indianapolis Public Schools.
Beech Grove Schools first day of school
July 29, 2026, is the first day of class for Beech Grove Schools.
Decatur Township first day of school
August 5, 2026 is the first day of class for Decatur Township Schools.
Franklin Township first day of school
August 3, 2026 is the first day of class for Franklin Township Schools.
Lawrence Township first day of school
August 6, 2026 is the first day of classes for Lawrence Township Schools.
Perry Township first day of school
July 29, 2026 is the first day of classes for Perry Township Schools.
Pike Township first day of school
August 6, 2026 is the first day of classes for Pike Township Schools.
Speedway Schools first day of school
August 3, 2026 is the first day of classes for Speedway Schools.
Warren Township first day of school
July 30, 2026 is the first day of classes for Warren Township Schools.
Washington Township first day of school
August 6, 2026 is the first day of class for Washington Township Schools.
Wayne Township first day of school
July 29, 2026 is the first day of classes for Wayne Township Schools.
First day back for Suburban Northside Schools
Carmel Clay Schools first day of school 2026-27
Aug. 12, 2026 is the first day of classes for Carmel Clay Schools.
Hamilton Southeastern Schools first day of school
August 5, 2026 is the first day of class for Hamilton Southeastern Schools.
Lebanon Community Schools first day of school
Aug. 6, 2026 is the first day of classes for Lebanon Community Schools.
Noblesville Schools first day of school
July 30, 2026 is the first day of class for Noblesville Schools.
Westfield Washington Schools first day of school
Aug. 17, 2026 is the first day of classes for Westfield Washington Schools.
Zionsville Community Schools last day of school
Aug. 4, 2026 is the first day of class for Zionsville Community Schools.
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When are Suburban westside schools on summer break?
Avon Community Schools first day of school 2026-27
July 30, 2026 is the first day of class for Avon Community Schools.
Brownsburg Community Schools first day of school
July 29, 2026 is the first day of classes for Brownsburg Community Schools.
Plainfield Community Schools first day of school
Aug. 5, 2026 is the first day of class for Plainfield Community Schools.
When do suburban southside schools start school?
Center Grove Community Schools first day of school 2026-27
Aug. 5, 2026 is the first day of class for Center Grove Community Schools.
Clark Pleasant Community Schools first day of school
July 29, 2026 is the first day of class for Clark Pleasant Community Schools.
Martinsville Schools first day of school
Aug. 6, 2026 is the first day of class for Martinsville Schools.
Mooresville Schools first day of school
Aug. 5, 2026 is the first day of class for Mooresville Schools.
Suburban eastside schools’ first day back
Eastern Hancock Schools first day of school 2025-26
Aug. 5, 2026 is the first day of class for Eastern Hancock Schools.
Greenfield-Central Community Schools first day of school
Aug. 3, 2026 is the first day of class for Greenfield-Central Community Schools.
Mt. Vernon Community Schools first day of school
Aug. 6, 2026 is the first day of class for Mt. Vernon Community Schools.
New Palestine Community Schools first day of school
Aug. 3, 2026 is the first day of class for New Palestine Community Schools.
When Indianapolis-area private schools return for the school year
Bishop Chatard High School first day of school 2026-27
Aug. 5, 2026 is the first day of class for Bishop Chatard High School.
Brebeuf High School first day of school
Aug. 11, 2026 is the first day of class for Brebeuf High School.
Cardinal Ritter High School first day of school
Aug. 10, 2026 is the first day of class for grades 7-9 and Aug. 11 is the first day of class for all students at Cardinal Ritter High School.
Cathedral High School first day of school
Aug. 11, 2026 is the first day of class for Cathedral High School.
Guerin Catholic High School first day of school
Aug. 13, 2026 is the first day of class for Guerin Catholic High School.
Heritage Christian School first day of school
Aug. 7, 2026 is the first day of class for Heritage Christian School.
Park-Tudor School first day of school
Aug. 11, 2026 is the first day of class for Park-Tudor School.
Roncalli High School first day of school
Aug. 5, 2026 is the first day of class for Roncalli High School.
Scecina Memorial High School first day of school
Aug. 13, 2026 is the first day of class for Scecina Memorial High School.
University High School first day of school
Aug. 10, 2026 is the first day of class for University High School.
Katie Wiseman covers trending news for IndyStar and Midwest Connect. Contact her at klwiseman@indystar.com. Follow her on Bluesky, Twitter and Instagram.
This article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star: When school starts at Indianapolis-area districts for 2026-27
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