Natick Schools Start Date

NATICK, MA—Parents, you've almost survived the summer.

Students are due back in Natick schools on Wednesday, Aug. 31, for all grades. There is no school on Monday, Sept. 5 (Labor Day).

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Natick schools ranked far above the national average in a recent study.

The school year calendar and other information for the return to Natick public schoolscan be found here,including orientation dates and open houses.

Gone are the days of Labor Day marking the start of the school season. Tell the kids not to complain - many schools across the country start before the end of August, and some even in July, according to CNN. And parents, no complaining from you either - some schools don't welcome back students until well into September.

Editor's note: we originally posted that school was out on Friday, Sept. 2. Natick schools are in session on Sept. 2.