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When is the First Day of School in Boston?

Believe it or not, the first day of school is just a few short weeks away!

Believe it or not, the first day of school is just a few short weeks away!

Fortunately, for students and parents in Boston, classes for the 2015-2016 school year won’t begin until after the Labor Day holiday.

So when is the first day of school for Boston Public School students?

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The first day of school is set for Tuesday, Sept. 8.

Here are some other important 2015-2016 dates for Boston Public School students:

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  • Sept. 10: First day of Kindergarten
  • Oct. 12: No school - Columbus Day
  • Nov. 11: No school - Veterans Day holiday
  • Nov. 26 & 27: Thanksgiving break
  • Dec. 24: Holiday break begins
  • Jan. 4: Students return from holiday break
  • Feb. 15: Break from classes through the 19th begins
  • Apr. 18: Break from classes through the 22nd begins
  • Jun. 21: Last day of school

Click here to view the full school year calendar.

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