Schools
20 Days Until Council Rock Schools Start: Are You Ready?
Not to be a buzz kill, but the start of school will be here soon. Check out important dates and school supply lists here.

Not to be a buzz kill, but summer is nearing its end.
The first day of school at Council Rock is just 20 days away. The first day of school for grades kindergarten through six, seven and nine is Monday, Aug. 31.
Do you have school supplies ready? Some schools have put the school supply lists online.
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Here are links to Council Rock School supply lists available online:
- Newtown Elementary
- Maureen M. Welch Elementary
- Rolling Hills Elementary
- Holland Elementary
- Hillcrest Elementary
- Goodnoe Elementary
- Richboro Middle School
- Holland Middle School
Also, here is a look at important dates to keep in mind this fall:
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Aug. 31: First day of school for K-6, 7&9
Sept. 1: All students report
Sept. 7: Labor Day, schools closed
Sept. 14 & 15: Rosh Hashanah, schools closed
Sept. 23: Yom Kippur,schools closed
Oct. 14: Half day
Nov 3: Election Day, schools closed
Nov. 23 & 24: Half days
Nov. 25-27: Thanksgiving break, schools closed
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