Back To School: Region 18 2021-22 School Calendar

LYME, CT — Back-to-school planning has already begun with calendars available to help parents prepare for the first day in Region 18 Public Schools.

The first day of school for most students in Lyme-Old Lyme is Aug. 26.

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 Lyme-Old Lyme.

Like last year, these policies could change any time before the first day

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

Region 18 Public Schools

First Day: Aug. 26

Thanksgiving Break: Nov. 24-26

Winter Break: Dec. 24-31

Spring Break: April 15-22

Last Day: June 13

The official calendar is available through the Region 18 website.

The CDC has recommended that all students and staff in K-12 schools wear masks this fall due to the highly infectious Delta variant of the coronavirus. Gov. Ned Lamont has not made a ruling on mask wearing for the state's students, but is reportedly likely to follow the federal agency's guidance.

See related: CT Reviewing CDC Recommendation On Masks In K-12 Schools: UPDATE