Top 10 Back-to-School Dates in the Tri-State Area Signal Summer's End

Back-to-School Dates for Greater Cincinnati and Surrounding Areas

As the summer season draws to a close, students across the Tri-State area are preparing to return to school. Each district has its own schedule, making it essential for families to stay informed about the specific dates for their children. Below is a comprehensive list of back-to-school dates for various school districts in Greater Cincinnati and surrounding areas.

Sycamore Community Schools

Sycamore Community Schools have implemented a staggered schedule for the new academic year:

• Pre-K/Kindergarten
• Kindergarten Readiness Assessment (by invitation): August 14 or 15
• Kindergarten Transition Day for last names A-K: August 18
• Kindergarten Transition Day for last names L-Z: August 19

• All kindergarten students report: August 20

• Grades 1–6

• First day for last names A-K: August 14 (no school on August 15)
• First day for last names L-Z: August 15

• All students in grades 1–6 report: August 18

• Grade 7

• First day: August 14 (no school on August 15)

• All students report: August 18

• Grade 8

• First day: August 15 (no school on August 14)

• All students report: August 18

• Grades 9–12

• Freshmen, Seniors, and New-to-District HS students: August 14
• All students in grades 9–12 report: August 15

Other Districts and Schools

Several other school districts and institutions have their own schedules:

• Rising Sun Schools: August 5
• Batesville Community Schools:
• Grades 1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 8, 10–12: August 5
• Pre-K, K, Grades 3, 6, 9: August 6
• South Ripley Community Schools: August 6
• Carroll County Schools, Christian Academy of Madison, Franklin Co., Madison Consolidated Schools, Milan Community Schools, South Dearborn Community Schools, Sunman Dearborn Community Schools, Switzerland County Schools, and Union County/CC Jt. School District all begin on August 6.

Other schools with start dates include:

• August 7: Batesville Community Schools – All Grades; Diocese of Covington: St. Edwards School

• August 11: Diocese of Covington: Immaculate Heart of Mary, St. Cecelia, St. Henry District High School, St. Patrick, St. Phillip; Fairfield City Schools/Butler County: Pre-K–12, A-L; Hamilton County Schools: Last Names A-K; Little Miami Local Schools: Grades 6–9 and New High School Students; New Miami Local Schools: PreK–12 Last Names A-L; St. Cecilia (Independence); St. Henry District High School

• August 12: Bishop Brossart High School; Covington Catholic High School: Freshmen; Deer Park City Community Schools; Diocese of Covington Schools; Fairfield City Schools/Butler County: Pre-K–12, M-Z; Gallatin County Schools; Grant County Schools: K, Grades 6, 9; Hamilton County Schools: Last Names L-Z; LaSalle High School: Freshman Orientation; Little Miami Local Schools: Grades 10–12; New Miami Local Schools: PreK–12 Last Names M-Z; Newport Central Catholic High School; North College Hill City Schools; St. Henry Elementary School; St. Joseph (Cold Springs, Ky.); St. Mary (Alexandria); St. Timothy

• August 13: Beechwood Independent Schools; Bellevue Independent Schools; Bright Local School District; Campbell County Schools; Central Baptist Academy; Covington Catholic School: All Students; Dayton Independent Schools; Erlanger-Elsmere Independent Schools; Fairfield City Schools/Butler County: All Students; Fenwick HS; Ft. Thomas Independent Schools; Georgetown Exempted Village School District; Grant County Schools: K–5, 7–8, 10–12; Henry County Schools; Hillsboro City Schools; Indian Hill Exempted Village; Kenton County Schools; Little Miami Local Schools: Grades 1–5; Loveland City Schools: Last Names A-L, Kindergarten Staggered Start through August 18; Lynchburg Clay Local School District; Madison Local Schools; Milford Exempted Village Schools: K–5 Last Names A-L, 8, 9 and 12 Grades; Monroe Local School District: Grades 2–12 Last Names A-K; Monroe Local School District: K–1st Grade Last Names A-G; New Miami Local Schools: All Students Attend; Owen County Schools; Pendleton County Schools; Purcell Marian; St. Bernard/Elmwood Place Schools; St. Ursula Academy; Talawanda City Schools; Three Rivers Local School District; Trimble County Schools; Villa Madonna Academy; Williamstown Independent Schools

This detailed list covers the majority of school districts and institutions in the region. Parents and guardians should check with their local schools for any additional updates or changes to the schedule.