Teachers returned to classrooms at Salina USD 305 Schools last week. This week students will join them.

Tuesday ushers in the beginning of the 2019-20 school year for Salina USD 305 students in grades 1-5 (K screenings by appointment) and grades 6 and 9. (No school for grades 7, 8, 10, 11, 12.) Wednesday, students in grades 1-12 (K screenings by appointment) will attend.  Thursday, all students in grades (K-12) will attend.

Elementary Schools

Elementary students will attend a full day on August 13. (K screenings by appointment on August 13 and 14.) Kindergarten first day of school is August 15. Regular school hours are 8:30 a.m.-3:25 p.m. for all elementary schools K-5.

Middle School Orientation

• Orientation for sixth grade students at Lakewood and South middle schools will be from 7:45 a.m.-2:40 p.m. on Tuesday, August 13. Students will meet teachers, staff and fellow classmates, tour their school building and learn about school rules and expectations. Lunch will be served.
• All students at Lakewood and South middle schools, including seventh and eighth grade students, will attend on Wednesday, August 14, 7:45 a.m.-2:40 p.m.
• Regular middle school hours for the 19-20 school year are 7:45 a.m.-2:40 p.m.

High School Orientation

• Orientation for Central and South high schools’ freshmen and new students will be Tuesday, August 13, 7:45 a.m.-2:40 p.m. Lunch will be served.
• All students at Central and South high schools, including sophomores, juniors and seniors, will attend Wednesday, August 14, 7:45 a.m.-2:40 p.m. Lunch will be served.

Regular high school hours for the 19-20 school year are 7:45 a.m.-2:40 p.m.

Bus Transportation

Bus transportation will begin Tuesday