Local Schools Get Ready For Back to School

Before we know it, children from around the region will be grabbing their backpacks and pencils and will head back to school.

Below, our readers will find a comprehensive list of when school starts for their kids.

Alton School District - Thursday, August 15

Edwardsville School District - Tuesday, August 13

Bethalto School District - Wednesday, August 14

East Alton School District - Wednesday, August 14

East Alton Wood River High School - Wednesday, Aug 14

Wood River Hartford School District - Wednesday, August 14

Granite City School District - Thursday, August 15

Southwestern School District - Tuesday, August 20

Jerseyville School District - Thursday, August 15

Metro-East Lutheran High School - Monday, August 12

Father McGivney High School - Thursday, August 15

Roxana School District - Monday - Monday, August 19

Carrolton School District - Wednesday, August 21

Calhoun School District - Friday, August 16

More like this:

Granite City school district to host back-to-school physical, immunization clinics July 30 and Aug. 6

Jul 9, 2026

Alton High Inducts Ten "Wall of Fame" Recipients at Thursday Luncheon

Aug 7, 2026

GCSD9 Announces 2026 Summer Food Service Program

May 27, 2026

Difference Makers: Alton High FCCLA Students Earn National Silver Medals

3 days ago

Marquette Catholic Cancels Saturday Activities Due To High Heat Index: Area Braces For Hot Mostly Sunny Weekend

Aug 14, 2026