Back To School: Lamorinda 2021-22 School Calendars

LAMORINDA, CA — Back-to-school planning has already begun in Lamorinda, with calendars available to help parents prepare for the first day in Lafayette School District, Moraga Elementary School District, Orinda Union School District, and Acalanes Union High School District.

The first day of school for most students in Lamorinda is Aug. 9 - 11.

Heading into the upcoming school year, some dates are subject to change as the coronavirus pandemic nears its year-and-a-half point. A mix of in-person, virtual and hybrid learning is still possible in Lamorinda, though Gov. Gavin Newsom reaffirmed Monday his desire to see students back in the classroom so they can receive the social and emotional benefits that come with full-time, in-person learning.

Newsom urged residents — including teachers — to sign up for a COVID-19 vaccine if they have not done so already. The decisions of Californians who have balked at inoculation could affect businesses and in-person learning, he said.

More: CA To Require Vaccines Or Testing For Health Care, State Workers

The Golden State will require masks indoors in K-12 schools, child care facilities and other settings with children. Face coverings will be provided to students who do not bring them.

Like last year, these policies could change at any time or following guidance from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The California Department of Public Health said this month that it will assess COVID-19-related safety rules at schools on an ongoing basis and will determine by Nov. 1 whether mask requirements or guidelines should be updated.

Here is the list of dates to know for this school year —

Lafayette School District 2021-22 Calendar

• First Day: Aug. 9
• Labor Day: Sept. 6
• Staff development-no school: Nov. 1
• Veterans Day: Nov. 11, 12
• Thanksgiving Break: Nov. 22-26
• Winter Break: Dec. 20 - Jan. 3
• MLK Day: Jan. 17
• Lincoln's Birthday: Feb. 18
• Presidents Day: Feb. 21
• Staff development-no school: March 18
• Spring Break: April 4 - 8
• Last Day: May 26

Moraga Elementary School District 2021-22 Calendar

• First Day: Aug. 10
• Labor Day: Sept. 6
• Staff development-no school: Nov. 1
• Veterans Day: Nov. 11, 12
• Thanksgiving Break: Nov. 22-26
• Winter Break: Dec. 20 - Jan. 3
• MLK Day: Jan. 17
• Mid-Winter Break: Feb. 18, 21
• Staff development-no school: March 18
• Spring Break: April 4 - 8
• Last Day: May 27

Orinda Union School District 2021-22 Calendar

• First Day: Aug. 11
• Labor Day: Sept. 6
• Veterans Day: Nov. 11, 12
• Thanksgiving Break: Nov. 22-26
• Winter Break: Dec. 20 - Jan. 3
• MLK Day: Jan. 17
• Mid-Winter Break: Feb. 18, 21
• Staff development-no school: March 18
• Spring Break: April 4 - 8
• Last Day: May 27

Acalanes Union High School District 2021-22 Calendar

• First Day: Aug. 10
• Labor Day: Sept. 6
• Veterans Day: Nov. 11, 12
• Thanksgiving Break: Nov. 22-26
• Winter Break: Dec. 20 - Jan. 3
• MLK Day: Jan. 17
• Presidents Day: Feb. 18, 21
• Staff Development-no school: March 18
• Spring Break: April 4 - 8
• Last Day: May 26