Utica Schools Start Year August 31

Utica Community Schools has scheduled the first day for K-12 students on Monday, August 31, 2026. The district calendar identifies the date as the first day of school and notes that elementary students will have a half day. Families should review their individual school communications for building-specific arrival, transportation, and dismissal details before the school year begins. The district serves families in Utica and surrounding communities, making the date a practical back-to-school reminder for local students and caregivers.