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Arlington's First Day of School: Information, Bus Routes and More
Here's what you need to know about the first day of school Tuesday

ARLINGTON, MA — Parents, rejoice. The summer is coming to a close.
Arlington students in grades 1-12 begin classes on Tuesday, Sept. 6. Here are the school hours, according to the Arlington Public Schools website:
Menotomy Preschool Student Hours
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Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Mornings - 8:30am-11:30am
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Full Days - 8:30am-2:30pm
Tuesday - 8:30am-11:30am
Elementary Schools (Grades K-5)
8:10am to 2:30pm - Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.
8:10am to 1:00pm - Tuesday
Ottoson Middle School
8:00am to 2:26pm - Monday-Friday
Arlington High School
8:00am to 2:26pm - Monday-Friday
If you want to start the year off with a bang, you need to be on time for the school bus. You can find the routes for Arlington's schools by clicking here.
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Click here for more information from the Arlington Public Schools website.
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