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When is the first day of school? See start dates for students in Stanislaus County

It’s almost back-to-school season in Stanislaus County.

Public school districts in the Modesto area are gearing up for the 2024-2025 academic year. While some students are preparing to hit the books soon, others still have a bit more time to savor the last days of summer vacation.

When is the first day of school?

Here are some key dates for parents of children attending elementary, middle and high schools in and around Stanislaus County:

Students play percussion instruments during an arts after-school program at Bret Harte Elementary School in Modesto, Calif., Wednesday, May 22, 2024.
Students play percussion instruments during an arts after-school program at Bret Harte Elementary School in Modesto, Calif., Wednesday, May 22, 2024. Andy Alfaro aalfaro@modbee.com
Behavioral Health and Recovery Services prevention specialist Jennifer Marsh lectures students on the fentanyl at Elliott Alternative Education Center in Modesto, Calif., Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023.
Behavioral Health and Recovery Services prevention specialist Jennifer Marsh lectures students on the fentanyl at Elliott Alternative Education Center in Modesto, Calif., Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023. Andy Alfaro aalfaro@modbee.com

When is the first day of school in Modesto? Stanislaus County?

According to the Stanislaus County Office of Education, there are 25 public school districts serving students in transitional kindergarten through 12th grade.

Here’s when classes begin for each district, according to their websites:

Animation teacher Heath Grant works with co-director Ian Wohlstadter on a student film in the advanced animation class at Downey High School in Modesto, Calif., Thursday, April 4, 2024. After winning a prestigious award in November, students are at work on new animated film hoping to show at film festivals.
Animation teacher Heath Grant works with co-director Ian Wohlstadter on a student film in the advanced animation class at Downey High School in Modesto, Calif., Thursday, April 4, 2024. After winning a prestigious award in November, students are at work on new animated film hoping to show at film festivals. Andy Alfaro aalfaro@modbee.com
Transitional kindergarten student Vivienne Villarreal, left, and her classmates practice handwriting at Fremont School in Modesto , Calif., Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023.
Transitional kindergarten student Vivienne Villarreal, left, and her classmates practice handwriting at Fremont School in Modesto , Calif., Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023. Andy Alfaro aalfaro@modbee.com

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This story was originally published August 2, 2024 at 5:00 AM.

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