D11 First Day Is August 12: Free Supply Kits for 14,000 Students and an 8-Day Prep Guide for Families
Quick Reference
- D11 first day of school: August 12, 2026 (8 days from today)
- Free supply kits: Available to all K-8 students on first day; no sign-up required
- Edukit partnership: Grade-specific kits delivered at school on August 12
- More info: d11.org
District 11 families have eight days until the first bell of the 2026-27 school year rings on August 12. For more than 14,000 of the district's K-8 students, one item on the back-to-school list is already handled: their school supplies will be there when they arrive.
D11 has partnered with Edukit to provide free, grade-specific school supply kits to every K-8 student on the first day. The kits are distributed at school โ families do not need to sign up, pay for anything, or assemble supplies from a list. The kits are tailored by grade level and include the materials teachers have said their students need for the year ahead.
What Families Still Need to Do Before August 12
With supplies handled by the Edukit partnership, the remaining first-day prep focuses on logistics, information, and routines. Here is a practical checklist for the eight days ahead.
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Advertise hereThis week: Log into the D11 parent portal (Infinite Campus) to confirm your child's school, teacher assignment, and classroom location if it has been posted. If anything looks wrong or has changed, contact the school office now โ before the first day โ rather than trying to resolve it on August 12.
Transportation and pickup: If your student will ride a bus this year, confirm the route and pickup time at d11.org. If they walk, do a test walk with them before the first day, especially if the route is new. For parents driving for pickup, locate the school's designated pickup zone and understand the traffic flow โ first-day pickup lines at D11 schools can be extended.
Forms and requirements: Check that any required health forms, emergency contact updates, or medication authorizations have been submitted to the school. Some schools require annual updates to these records even if nothing has changed. Medical conditions that require daily medication should be confirmed with the school nurse before August 12.
Routines: The week before school starts is a good time to adjust sleep and wake schedules. Shifting bedtime earlier by 15 to 20 minutes each night starting now can make the transition less difficult on the first actual school morning. Establishing a morning routine in advance โ what time to wake up, when breakfast happens, when to leave โ reduces first-day friction.
Why the Edukit Partnership Matters
Back-to-school supply costs are a real pressure point for many Colorado Springs families. Average supply lists for elementary students can run $50 to $100 or more per child depending on grade level and what the school requests. For families with multiple children, that cost adds up quickly. By providing grade-specific kits directly to students, D11 and Edukit are removing a barrier that, for some families, means the first week of school comes with financial stress on top of logistical stress.
The kits reach more than 14,000 students across the district. That scale means the partnership touches a substantial portion of D11's K-8 enrollment โ and that most families with elementary-age children in D11 will benefit directly.
What's Next
D11's first day is August 12 โ one week from Wednesday. The D11 Board of Education meets tomorrow evening (August 5, 5:30 PM) to vote on whether to place a $775 million bond measure on the November ballot. D20 starts August 17-18. For the full D11 school year calendar, school supply information, and first-day resources, visit d11.org.
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