First Week of School

Everything families need for the opening days of the 2026–2027 school year. The first three days each run on a different schedule, so please check your child’s grade below before you plan drop off and pick up.

September 9Wednesday · First day

First official day of school. Grades 1–8 begin their day in Father Smith Hall.

Grades 1–8

Grades 7–8 arrival8:00 – 8:15 am
Grades 5–6 arrival8:15 – 8:30 am
Grades 1–4 arrival8:30 – 8:45 am
Dismissal12:00 pm

Kindergarten

Arrival9:00 am, Main Entrance
Dismissal11:00 am, Main Entrance

September 10Thursday

First full day of class for grades 1–8.

Grades 1–88:00 am – 2:50 pm
Kindergarten8:00 – 11:30 am
3K and PreKAbbreviated schedule

Please pack a lunch for grades 1–8 and a reusable water bottle.

September 11Friday

Full day for K–8 students.

Kindergarten8:00 am – 2:40 pm
Grades 1–88:00 am – 2:50 pm
3K and PreKAbbreviated schedule

Please pack a lunch for grades K–8 and a reusable water bottle.

Early morning drop off is available on 9/9 at 7:00 am in Father Smith Hall.

No OPT bus service is available on 9/9.

Arrival and Dismissal Doors

Arrival Doors

Grades K–4Main entrance
Grades 5–8Father Smith Hall
3K and PreKPortico entrance

On 9/9 only, grades 1–8 begin the day in Father Smith Hall.

Dismissal Doors

Kindergarten, 3, 5, 6Main entrance
Grades 1, 2, 4Statue of Mary door
Grades 7–8Alameda door

Regular School Day Hours

Grade Hours
3K 8:10 am – 2:30 pm
PreK 8:00 am – 2:20 pm
Kindergarten 8:00 am – 2:40 pm
Grades 1–8 8:00 am – 2:50 pm
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The bus lane must remain clear at all times

No parking or idling is permitted. Cars will be ticketed.

Questions about the first week? Contact the school office.