TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — Backpacks are out and buses are rolling, Southern Arizona's back-to-school season is officially underway. Some districts have already welcomed students back for the 2026-2027 school year, while others still have a few weeks of summer left. Here's a full rundown of first-day dates for schools across the region.
Already back in session
- Vail School District — PreK-8 started Monday, July 20; high schools started Monday, July 27
- Tanque Verde Unified School District — Thursday, July 30
- Sunnyside Unified School District — Thursday, July 30
Starting soon
- Sahuarita Unified School District — Monday, August 3
- Catalina Foothills School District — Monday, August 3
- Marana Unified School District — Monday, August 3
- Continental Elementary School District — Monday, August 3
- Amphitheater Public Schools — Wednesday, August 5
- Altar Valley Elementary School District — Thursday, August 6
- Flowing Wells Unified School District — Thursday, August 6
- Tucson Unified School District — Thursday, August 6
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Dates reflect the first day of school for students and are current as of the publication of this article.
