Salina Public Schools
Salina Public Schools has announced schedules for the first day of school and orientation.
According to the district, Wednesday, August 12 is the first day of the 2026-27 school year for Salina Public Schools’ students in:
- Grades 1-5 (Pre-K and K conferences by appointment)
- Grades 6 and 9 (No school grades 7, 8, 10, 11, 12)
Bus transportation will begin on August 12.
All grades (Pre-K–12) will attend starting August 17.
Elementary Schools
Elementary students, grades 1-5, will attend a full day on August 12.
Regular elementary school hours for the 2026-27 school year are 8:25 a.m. – 3:35 p.m.
Pre-K and Kindergarten conferences will be held by appointment on August 12 and August 13.
Kindergarten students will attend school on August 14 and Pre-K students will attend school on August 17.
Middle Schools Orientation
Orientation for Lakewood (LMS) and South (SMS) middle schools’ sixth-grade students will be Wednesday, August 12, 7:45 a.m. – 2:55 p.m.
Lunch will be served. Students will meet teachers, staff, classmates, tour their school building and learn about school culture and expectations.
All middle school students at LMS and SMS, including seventh and eighth graders, will attend Thursday, August 13. Regular middle school hours for the 2026-27 school year are 7:45 a.m. – 2:55 p.m.
High Schools Orientation
Orientation for Central (CHS) and South (SHS) high schools’ freshmen and new students will be Wednesday, August 12, 7:45 a.m. – 2:55 p.m.
Lunch will be served.
All high school students at CHS and SHS, including sophomores, juniors and seniors, will attend on Thursday, August 13.
Regular high school hours for the 2026-27 school year are 7:45 a.m. – 2:55 p.m.