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Norton School Calendar 2017-18: First Day Of School, Vacations, Early Release Days
Here's a look at the must-know dates for the upcoming semester.

NORTON, MA β Record scratch, school can't be right around the corner, can it? It's still a ways away, but these things have a knack for sneaking up on you during the dog days of summer. The first day of school for grades K-12 is Sept. 5.
The 2017-18 school calendar includes important dates such as winter and spring vacations, religious holidays, federal holidays, early dismissals and parent-teacher conferences.
Here's a list of dates to know for the fall semester:
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- Tues., Aug.29, Staff Welcome Back Day JCS/LGN Open Houses
- Wed., Aug. 30, Staff Prof. Development & HAY Open House
- Mon., Sept. 4, Labor Day
- Tues., Sept. 5, 1st Day Grades K - 12
- Mon., Oct. 10, Columbus Day
- Fri., Nov. 10, Veterans' Day Observed
- Wed. Nov. 22 Early release Students & Staff
- Thurs - Fri., Nov. 23, 24 Thanksgiving Break
- Fri. Dec. 22 - E/R Students & Staff
- Mon. Dec. 25 - Fri., Dec 29, December Break
- Mon., Jan 1, New Year's Day
- Tues., Jan. 2, Classes Resume
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