Back to School Information
The countdown to a new school year is on! Here is some information to help you get ready for the first day of school:
First Day of School
September 1, 2026 – Grades 1-12
September 3, 2026 – Kindergarten First Day
September 8, 2026 – Preschool First Day
Help us support students by reinforcing these guidelines for cell phone use in school. Occasionally, teachers at the middle and high school level integrate phones in the classroom for educational purposes.
Communications Checklist
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Be sure to log into Aspen to verify and update your information – this will ensure that we have your accurate contact information for emergency messages, newsletters, and other communications, and that all needed permissions and documents are in place. If you want to receive text messages from MRSD (particularly during emergency situations), please ensure that the SMS field is completed in Aspen.
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Download the free MRSD app from the Apple App Store or Google Play (simply search Monomoy RSD).
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Follow Monomoy Regional School District on social media – we have accounts on Facebook, Instagram, Threads, and LinkedIn
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Check your email regularly, as principals will be sending important communications about back-to-school topics – stay tuned!
School Supplies
- All basic school supplies will be provided by MRSD and will be waiting for students on the first day of school. If any special items are needed for specific classes, teachers will share that information with students the first week of school.
- Students should plan to bring a backpack and water bottle. If you need assistance obtaining these items, please contact your school’s front office.
School Meals
- School breakfast and lunch is available free of charge to all students. Students are able to purchase additional items or second meals, so families may want to fund the student's MySchoolBucks accounts. Menus, information on MySchoolBucks, and more can be found at https://monomoyfood.org/.
Transportation
- 2026-2027 Bus Routes are posted on the website here - please note new Bus Procedures!
School Day Start and End Times
- Chatham Elementary School and Harwich Elementary School: 7:45 am - 2:15 pm
- Monomoy Regional Middle School and Monomoy Regional High School: 8:45 am - 3:15 pm
- Early Release Wednesday dismissal times for Parent Pickup: CES/HES - 1:35 p.m.; MRMS /MRHS - 2:35 p.m. Buses will arrive 40-45 minutes earlier than usual.
- Half-day dismissal times: CES/HES - 11 a.m.; MRMS/MRHS - 12 p.m.
Student Schedules
- Middle school and high school student schedules will be available in the student's Aspen portal once complete
New Staff/New Assignments
- Updates on new staff and new assignments throughout the district will be shared in August
Athletics
- Monomoy Regional High School Athletics Information — Meet the Coaches Night August 17; Fall sports begin August 24
- Monomoy Regional Middle School Athletics Information — Meet the Coaches Night September 9; Fall sports begin September 14
Important Dates
- Monday, August 17, 6 p.m. — MRHS Meet the Fall Coaches Night
- Thursday, August 20, 9:30-11 a.m. — HES Kindergarten Bus Ride
- Monday, August 24, 12-2 p.m. — MRHS Grade 8/New Student Orientation
- Wednesday, August 26 — Staff First Day
- Wednesday, August 26, 3 p.m. — HES PTO Back to School Ice Cream Social
- Wednesday, August 26, 6 p.m. — CES PTO Back to School Ice Cream Social and Kindergarten Bus Ride
- Friday, August 28, 9-10:30 a.m. — MRMS Grade 5/New Student Orientation
- Tuesday, September 1 — First Day of School, Grades 1-4
- Thursday, September 3 — First Day of School, Kindergarten
- Tuesday, September 8 — First Day of School, Preschool
- Wednesday, September 9 — Early Release (Dismissal 40 minutes earlier than usual)
- Wednesday, September 9, 6 p.m. — MRMS Meet the Fall Coaches Night