Back to the books for area youth

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August can only mean one thing for students - time to give up summer freedom and head back to the books.

The majority of area schools will start the 2026-2027 school year on Thursday, Aug. 13.

At Laurel-Concord-Coleridge, students will have an early dismissal that day with classes being dismissed at 1 p.m. 

In Allen, the school will be continuing the tradition of having a "Back-to-School Night" for all Preschool through sixth grade students and parents on Tuesday, Aug. 11. 

In Wakefield, the first day of classes will be Thursday, Aug. 13 with a  1 p.m. early dismissal.

At Winside, there will be a Community Back-to-School Barbecue on Tuesday, Aug. 11 from 5 to 7 p.m. 

At Wayne Community Schools,  an Open House will be held at each of the schools - Early Learning Center, Elementary School and Junior/Senior High School on Tuesday, Aug. 11. 

School for the 2026-2027 school year will begin on Thursday, Aug. 13 with a noon dismissal.

Find the complete information in the August 6 edition in The Wayne Herald or subscribe today by clicking here.