A correction to the COS back-to-school calendar, and an update worth sharing if you have children in Academy District 20.

Earlier coverage listed D20's first day of school as August 13. That date is incorrect. The official Academy District 20 calendar shows that the first day is August 17 for preschool, elementary school, 6th grade, and 9th grade students, and August 18 for all other students. Families can verify at asd20.org.

D11 Families: Free School Supply Kits Delivered August 12

For families in District 11, there is good news on the school supplies front. D11 is partnering with Edukit this year to deliver free, grade-specific school supply kits directly to more than 14,000 K–8 students on the first day of school — Wednesday, August 12.

The kits are grade-specific, meaning each student receives supplies matched to what their grade level actually uses. They are delivered directly to students at school on day one, so parents do not need to shop for supplies or order anything separately. The partnership covers all D11 K–8 students, and the kits are provided at no cost to families.

For D11 families juggling back-to-school prep with everything else August brings, this is one less item on the list.

What's Next

With D49 starting Monday, D11 starting August 12, and D20 starting August 17-18, the Colorado Springs back-to-school season spans most of August. Families in D20 who planned for an August 13 start now have about two additional weeks to prepare — use asd20.org to confirm your student's specific grade and school assignment, as building-level schedules may vary. D49 parents: Monday is the day for K, 6th, and 9th graders. D11 parents: the first day is August 12, and school supplies will be waiting for your student when they arrive.