Back to School
Important Dates
- Classroom placements: Monday, August 11
- Transportation: Monday, August 11
- Connect & Access and Picture Day
- Friday, August 22, 7:30 am- 3:30 pm.
- Monday, August 25 10:00 am. - 6:00pm.
- First day of school: Wednesday, August 27
- Continuous Progress/Kindergarten
Information Night at Highlands: - Kindergarten Thursday, October 30 5:30 - 6:30 pm
- Continuous Progress Thursday, October 30 6:45 - 7:45 pm
2025 - 2026 School Year Photo Information
Picture days align with Connect and Assess - August 22 and August 25. If a student misses the August days, picture day will be September 24. Retake day for all students is October 22. Kemmetmueller Photography will be taking school pictures. There are NO forms to fill out or money to bring. Come ready for photos and 7-10 days after you will be able to preview and order online. Families can use this link to access photos through the photographer, Kemmetmueller.
Highlands Elementary Back to School Events
PTO Family Playdates:
June 4, 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. at Highlands Elementary Playground
August 13, 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Weber Park
Unified Special Ed Playdates:
June 22, 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Countryside Elementary Playground
July 20, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Countryside Elementary Playground
August 17, 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Countryside Elementary Playground
September 21, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Countryside Elementary Playground
October 19, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Countryside Elementary Playground
K-5 Connect and Access: August 22, 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. & August 25, 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
New Parent Welcome Coffee: Wednesday, September 10, 9 - 10 a.m
Additional Information
For districtwide Back to School information, such as Health Services, Nutrition Services, and ways to connect with Edina Public Schools, visit Back to School Guide for Families.
For districtwide Back to School information, such as Health Services, Nutrition Services, and ways to connect with Edina Public Schools, visit Back to School Guide for Families.
Transportation
Information about student transportation will be released on the portal in August. Bus routes will run as posted for at least the first two weeks of school. Adjustments to route times, if needed, will be made mid-to-late September and families would be notified of changes. Visit the district's Transportation page for more information.
Information about student transportation will be released on the portal in August. Bus routes will run as posted for at least the first two weeks of school. Adjustments to route times, if needed, will be made mid-to-late September and families would be notified of changes. Visit the district's Transportation page for more information.
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