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District 11 Classes Begin August 12
Wednesday, August 12, 2026 · Colorado Springs, CO
Colorado Springs School District 11 lists Wednesday, August 12, as the first day of school for all kindergarten through 12th-grade students. The district's August calendar also identifies August 11 as a Jump Start day for kindergarten, sixth-grade, and ninth-grade students. Families should use the district calendar and their individual school communications for building-specific information. The district serves schools throughout Colorado Springs, so the first-day schedule will affect morning travel, drop-off areas, buses, and after-school arrangements across the city.