OSHKOSH – Back-to-school season is here.
Valley Christian School has already started its fall semester, while Oshkosh Area School District faculty and staff are preparing for the 2026-27 school year ahead of Labor Day.
New professional staff training days in the district are scheduled for Aug. 10-12, while professional development for all employee groups is scheduled for Aug. 18-20, Aug. 24-27 and Aug. 31.
Most Oshkosh Area School District students return to classrooms before Labor Day. Students in grades 1-12 start Sept. 1, while kindergarten students have staggered starts Sept. 1-2 and 4K students have staggered starts Sept. 2-3.
Private school Acton Academy resumes classes Sept. 8, and Lourdes Academy starts its fall semester Aug. 25.
Valley Christian School had its first day of school Aug. 5.
According to the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh calendar, the academic year begins Aug. 24 and academic registration starts Sept. 8. Classes for the 14-week fall term begin Sept. 9.
Here are the fall start dates:
Valley Christian School
Lourdes Academy
Oshkosh Area School District
Acton Academy
University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
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