ROCK HALL — Students who attend Kent County Public Schools are returning to classrooms soon and open houses have been scheduled to welcome them and their families.
The 2024-25 academic year begins after Labor Day, with KCPS’ traditional staggered start for specific grades.
First through sixth graders and ninth grade students all have their first day of school on Tuesday, Sept. 3.
Students in seventh and eighth grades and 10th through 12th grades are back in school starting Wednesday, Sept. 4.
Prekindergartners and kindergartners will start their school year Thursday, Sept. 5.
Kent County Middle School and Kent County High School begin their days with students arriving at 7:25 a.m. and dismissal at 2:25 p.m.
The doors open at the three elementary schools at 8:35 a.m. and dismissal begins at 3:25 p.m.
Leading into the Labor Day holiday weekend, all schools will hold open houses on Thursday, Aug. 29. The times are listed here.
• Kent County High School: 9 to 10 a.m.
• Kent County Middle School: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
• H.H. Garnet, Galena and Rock Hall elementary schools: 2 to 3 p.m.
For more back-to-school information, including school times, supply lists, menus and more, visit www.kent.k12.md.us.
Families are encouraged to download the free Kent County Public Schools mobile app — from the Apple App Store or Google Play — for school information and push notifications. Just search for “Kent County Public Schools.”