Mid-South Region’s School Districts in Memphis Announce Varied Start Dates for New Academic Year

Memphis: The Start Dates for School Districts in the Mid-South Region

This summer season, the talk of the town in Memphis is about when schools in various districts across the region will be reopening for a new academic year. Although most schools in the area traditionally opt for a synchronized start, some districts have decided to commence rather early this year. Fear not, registration is currently open for almost all schools, offering an excellent opportunity for parents to get a jump on the new school year.

Arlington Community Schools

At Arlington Community Schools, students will have an orientation on Wednesday, Aug. 7, followed by the official start of their academic year on Thursday, Aug. 8. Parents may procure more specifics from the Arlington Community Schools’ website.

Bartlett City Schools

Bartlett City Schools have announced the commencement of classes for their students on Thursday, Aug. 8. More information about the school start dates can be found on the Bartlett City Schools’ website.

Collierville Schools

Students of Collierville Schools will get acquainted with their academic year through an orientation on Monday, Aug. 5, with the first day of school scheduled for a few days later on Aug. 8. Additional information can be accessed from the Collierville Schools’ website.

DeSoto County Schools

In DeSoto County, students are set to return to the classrooms bright and early on Thursday, Aug. 1. Detailed information is readily available on the DeSoto County Schools’ website.

Germantown Municipal School District

Germantown Municipal Schools have planned for the students’ return to the classrooms on Wednesday, Aug. 7. Further details can be found on the Germantown Municipal School District’s website.

Lakeland School System

Meanwhile, in Lakeland, students will head back to school on Thursday, Aug. 8. Interested parents can garner more information from the Lakeland School System’s website.

Memphis-Shelby County Schools

Finally, for the Memphis-Shelby County Schools, students are set to embark on their educational journey on Monday, Aug. 5. The Memphis City Schools’ website provides more comprehensive details.

Millington Municipal Schools

Students in Millington will also be returning to classes, coincidently, on the same day as their Memphis counterparts, Monday, Aug. 5. More information can be found on the Millington Municipal Schools’ website.

The forthcoming school year promises to be full of excitement and novelty. Parents across Memphis are eagerly getting their wards ready for their big day back to school, marking the end of holidays and the commencement of another year marked with academic pursuits, learning new things, making new friends, and undoubtedly, countless treasurable memories.

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