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Shrewsbury Schools Start Date

Here's when Shrewsbury schools welcome back students, and some other helpful back-to-school tips for parents.

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

Students are due back in Shrewsbury schools on Tuesday, Aug. 30, for all grades. The return is immediately followed by another break, with no school Friday, Sept. 2, or Monday, Sept. 5 (Labor Day).

Shrewsbury schools ranked well above the national average for educational achievement.

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

Find out what's happening in Shrewsburyfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

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.

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