Returning to school is a busy time for families. This checklist provides a step-by-step guide to help you navigate all the essential tasks for a successful start to the new school year. From registration details and health preparations to communication tools and daily routines, you'll feel confident, organized, and prepared for the first day of school!

✅ Before School Starts

📆 Important Dates

• Check dates and times for Open House / Orientation Days
• Review the Academic Calendar and subscribe to the calendar feed
• Mark your calendars and plan for Scheduled School Closings
• Make a plan for Early Out/Collaboration Days (link coming soon)

🧾 Registration & Verification

• For new families, complete Online Registration and schedule an appointment
• For returning families, complete Annual Verification to update contact information

💉 Health & Wellness

• Confirm your child is up to date on immunizations
• Notify the school nurse of medical conditions, allergies, or medications
• Schedule a sports physical if your child plans to participate in athletics

🎒 Supplies & Prep

• Review your child’s school supply list and purchase needed items
• Set up a designated homework and study space
• Review school handbooks and policies
• Charge and check district-issued devices (if applicable)

🚌 Transportation

• Complete Transportation Needs Form if your child requires bus transportation
• Look up your child’s bus number and stop location (link coming soon)
• Review parent pick-up and drop-off procedures at your child’s school (link coming soon)
• Make a backup plan in case of early dismissal or weather delays
• Plan for after-school care or programs, if needed

🍎 Meals

• Complete and return the Application for Free and Reduced Meals
• Add funds to your child’s meal account in Campus Parent (if applicable)
• Review the school breakfast/lunch menus and food allergy information

💻 Communication

• Sign up and download the ParentSquare app for school and district notifications
• Follow your school on social media for the latest updates
• Bookmark the school and district websites

🌟 A Few Days Before School

• Gradually adjust bedtime and wake-up routines
• Practice your child’s morning routine to ease first-day stress
• Talk about your child's goals and expectations for the new year
• Log into Campus Parent or Campus Student to review class schedules
• Review phone-free updates passed under Senate Bill 68 with your child
• Review rules and safety procedures in your school handbook