The halls are about to come alive again—and we can’t wait to kick off another exciting year of learning, friendship, and Laker pride! Here’s everything you need to know to start the year strong:

Class Lists

• Elementary class lists are posted on the exterior doors Wednesday, August 20 at 9AM!

• Friday, August 22 after 3PM - Grades 6–12 first-period classes will be posted (HS Doors)

Preschool Orientation

Monday, August 25 | 6:00–7:00 PM | Pre-K Classrooms (parent's only)

Bus Routes 

Routes will be posted on our website on Tuesday, August 26. Please double-check before the first day! Route or transportation questions? Jason Divoll, our Transportation Director will be in the Elementary Office during the August 26th Open House.

Open House (K-12) & Chromebook Meeting
Tuesday, August 26 | 5:00–7:00 PM
Drop off supplies, meet your teachers, pay your school fees, and explore your classrooms!

• In an effort to ensure our parents and guardians have access to all available routes of communication from the district for the upcoming school year, please make sure to stop by the cafeteria if you need to complete Final Forms, sign up for Parent Square, need Schoology/ProgressBook access, or need to review lunch codes.

Principal Meet/Greet & Chromebook Orientation (Required for grades 6, 9, and all new students in grades 6–12)

• HS: 5:00 PM – Auditorium

• MS: 6:00 PM – Auditorium
  Bring at least one parent/guardian to unlock access to your Chromebook for the year. New students will receive their Chromebook at this meeting.

• Returning grades 7–12 students: Pick up your Chromebook in your first-period class at Open House or on the first day.

• ALL MS/HS students will receive their class schedules, locks, and chromebooks in their first period class

School Fees

Families may pay school fees using a credit card online through PaySchools or may pay cash or check with your building secretary. 

Elementary Parent Pick-Up
Visit the elementary office during Open House to complete forms and learn our new pick-up route.

Final Forms Reminder
We’re paperless! Update your Final Forms for enrollment, back-to-school info, and athletic participation before the school year begins.

BIG NEWS for Laker Families – Free Meals for All Students This Year!

We’re starting the school year with something to celebrate—EVERY student in our district will enjoy:

• 1 FREE breakfast each school day

• 1 FREE lunch each school day

• No fees. No qualifications. Just healthy meals for every child!

• This amazing benefit is made possible through the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP)—and it’s approved one year at a time. That means we must re-qualify every single year to keep it going.

How can you help us keep this benefit for our kids?

• ALL families are asked to fill out the Income Verification Form even though meals are free this year. The form can be found in FinalForms, linked on our webpage (District -> Nutritional Services page -> “Free and Reduced Meals at Danbury” link -> “Download/Print a Household Information Survey” link) and the form will be available in the Cafeteria during Open House on Aug. 26 @ 5-7pm. 

• Information provided on the form will remain confidential. 

Take a few minutes to complete the form—your small action has a BIG impact!

First Day of School

Tuesday, September 2

• Grades 6–12 

  • 7:15 AM - Doors Open

  • 7:30 AM - Classes Start

  • 3:00 PM - Classes End

• Grades K–5 

  • 8:15 AM - Doors Open

  • 8:30 AM - Classes Start

  • 3:30 PM - Classes End

Monday, September 8

• Pre-K 

  • 8:45 AM - 11:20 AM - Morning Class

  • 12:45 PM - 3:20 PM - Afternoon Class

Morning Care

During the school year, morning care takes place at 6:45am-8:15am, Monday-Friday. Morning Care is for students K-5 and costs $10/day. For students who need care after 7:15am, care costs $5/day. For more information and to sign up, please contact Allison Smith (smitha@danburyschools.org)

High School Friday Schedule
Every Friday, HS starts at 8:30 AM. Buses run at the usual time. Arrive early? Use the time to study, eat breakfast, or relax until 8:15 AM. (Grades 9–12 only). Should the district be under a weather delay on a Friday, we will follow our normal 2 hour delay schedule.

Parent Square
Our continual communication hub! Download the app and log in. Stay connected on our district website (https://www.danburyschools.org) & social media (https://www.facebook.com/DanburySchools).