Fall 2026

• First Day of School, Grades 6-12*: Tuesday, September 1 
• E-5 Connect & Celebrate/Assess: September 1-2, 2026 
• First Day of School, Grades E-5: Thursday, September 3 
• No School for all E-12 Students: Friday, September 4 and Monday, September 7 (Labor Day) 
• Additional secondary open house and schedule/device pickup dates will be shared in the spring/early summer. 

Bus routes will be assigned by Palmer Bus Service for eligible students who live more than 0.5 miles from their assigned school in August. An opt-out form is available to reduce route costs. 

Before/after school and non-school day care will be available through Shakopee Community Education. Registration opens mid-to-late April. 

Bus routes will be assigned by Palmer Bus Service for eligible students who live more than 1 mile from their assigned school in August. An opt-out form is available to reduce route costs. 

First Day - September 1: 

• 6th Grade, In-Person, East/West Middle School. 
• Grades 7-8, Online/Asynchronous Day via Canvas. Students in Grades 7-8 will report to their assigned middle school in-person on Wednesday, September 2. 

NEW: Transportation/bus opt-in required for eligible students in Grades 9–12 who live more than 1.5 mile from Shakopee High School. Students may select morning and afternoon transportation or opt-in for only one via Infinite Campus starting March 2, 2026. Students with an IEP will continue to work with their case manager. 

Click here to learn more about 9-12 Transportation Opt-In

First Day - September 1: 

• 9th Grade, In-Person, Shakopee High School. 
• Grades 10-12, Online/Asynchronous Day via Canvas. Students in Grades 10-12 will report to Shakopee High School in-person on Wednesday, September 2.