Palmer Bus routes will be available in Infinite Campus starting August 15th. 

• Route information for students who receive special services transportation will arrive via mail no later than August 31st. 

• NEW this year is the ability to track your students' bus route via StopFinder. Learn more here and be on the lookout for an activation email on or shortly after August 17th. 

• If you are eligible for transportation but decline, please complete this form as soon as possible to ensure efficient routes. 

Important Dates

Back to School Information - August 15 - Mailers and Infinite Campus messages are sent to each Stepping Stones Preschool family with important back-to-school information, teacher assignments, LifeTouch picture details and more. Bus routes will also be posted in Infinite Campus by 8:00am on this date. Courtesy bus stop postcards will also be sent to all Stepping Stones Preschool families and may arrive 7-10 days after this date.

Connect & Celebrate (LifeTouch photos will be taken at this time)

• Tuesday, September 2: 10:00am - 6:00pm
• Wednesday, September 3: 8:00am - 4:00pm

First Day of Preschool: Thursday, September 4

Important Dates

Applies to all five elementary schools

Back to School Information - August 15 - Mailers and Infinite Campus messages are sent to each elementary school family with important back-to-school information, teacher assignments, LifeTouch picture details and more. Bus routes will also be posted in Infinite Campus by 8:00am on this date. Courtesy bus stop postcards will also be sent to all eligible elementary families and may arrive 7-10 days after this date.

Connect & Assess (LifeTouch photos will be taken at this time)

• Tuesday, September 2: 9:00am - 7:00pm
• Wednesday, September 3: 8:00am - 4:00pm (please note that Eagle Creek Elementary School will have an earlier start/stop time on this date - 7:30am - 3:30pm.

First Day of School: Thursday, September 4

Important Dates

For information on secondary Saber Activities and Athletics, please visit shakopeesabers.com. Fall sports registration opens on July 21, and fall sports begin on Monday, August 11.

Back to School Information - August 1: Mailers and Infinite Campus messages are sent to each middle school family with important back-to-school information, LifeTouch picture details and more.

Schedules & Bus Routes in Infinite Campus - August 15:

Middle school schedules will be available in Infinite Campus at 8:00am on this date (August 15).

Bus routes will also be posted in Infinite Campus by 8:00am. 

Back to School Open House (LifeTouch photos will be taken at this time)

• Wednesday, August 27, 2025 (at both East and West Middle Schools)
  • 3:30 - 7:30pm

First Day of School: Tuesday, September 2

Additional LifeTouch photo dates will be available in September and October.

Important Dates & Information

Click here for detailed information on the first day of school

Back to School Information - August 1 - Mailers and Infinite Campus messages are sent to each High School family with important back-to-school information, LifeTouch picture details and more.

For information on secondary Saber Activities and Athletics, please visit shakopeesabers.com. Fall sports registration opens on July 21, and fall sports begin on Monday, August 11.

Bus Routes in Infinite Campus - August 15: Bus routes will also be posted in Infinite Campus by 8:00am on this date. 

Schedule & MacBook Pick-Up and School ID Photos - August 19 & 20: 8:00am - 4:00pm, Shakopee High School Field House

• Parking permits will also be available on these dates

• While students can come anytime between 8:00am - 4:00pm, there are suggested Academy time slots to help with flow and support:

  • 9th Grade Academy: Tuesday, August 19, (8am-Noon)
  • Engineering & Manufacturing/Science & Technology: Tuesday, August 19, (Noon-4pm)
  • Health Science/Human Services: Wednesday, August 20, (8am-Noon)
  • Arts & Communication/Business & Entrepreneurship: Wednesday, August 20, (Noon-4pm) 

Schedules in Infinite Campus - August 21: High school schedules will be available in Infinite Campus at 8:00am on this date (August 21).

Back to School Open House - August 26: 4:00 - 6:00pm 

• Parking permits will also be available at this time as well as MacBooks and other items that may not have been obtained during schedule pick-up. This is your time to connect and be fully prepared for the school year!

Important Dates

Back to School Information - August 1 - Mailers and Infinite Campus messages are sent to each TLC family with important back-to-school information, LifeTouch picture details and more.

Fall Athletics & Activities Begin: August 11

Bus Routes in Infinite Campus - August 15: Bus routes will also be posted in Infinite Campus by 8:00am on this date. 

Schedules in Infinite Campus - August 21: TLC schedules will be available in Infinite Campus at 8:00am on this date (August 21).

Back to School Open House - August 26: 4:00 - 6:00pm 

First Day of School: Tuesday, September 2