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

WAYLAND, MA—Parents, you've almost survived the summer.
Students are due back in Wayland schools on Wednesday, Aug. 31, across all grades. The return is immediately followed by another break, with no school Friday, Sept. 2, or Monday, Sept. 5 (Labor Day).
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In a recent ranking conducted by Niche, Wayland schools ranked in the Top 20 in Massachusetts.
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The school year calendar and other information for the return to Wayland public schools can 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.
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