Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- Wednesday, August 12, 2026, is the first day of attendance for students.
Buses will transport students to and from school.
Exceptions are the Early Learning Center, East Side Preschool, and South Side students, who should be brought by parents/guardians to and from school.
South Side will utilize the first day (Aug. 12th) for their Meet the Teacher Event.
ELC and East Side Preschool will utilize Aug 12th and 13th for their Meet the Teacher Event
| School | August 12, 13, & 14, 2026 | August 17, 20265 | |
| Start Time | Dismissal Time | Regular School Day | |
| EHS (9-12) | 7:45 AM | 1:50 PM | 7:45 AM – 2:50 PM |
| Junior High (6-8) | 8:00 AM | 2:00 PM | 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
| Central (3-5) | 8:00 AM | 2:00 PM | 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
| East Side Preschool | Parents of students who have
registered should have received a letter indicating the day and time that they will bring their child on Wednesday, August 12th, or Thursday, August 13, for the Meet the Teacher Event. |
Friday, August 14th,
Transportation will be available. Morning Preschool students will attend from 8:15 AM – 10:50 AM Afternoon Preschool students will attend from 12:15 PM – 2:00 PM |
Morning Preschool students will attend from 8:15 AM – 10:50 AM
Afternoon Preschool students will attend from 12:15 PM – 2:50 PM |
| South Side (1-2) | Parents of students who have
registered should have received a letter indicating the day and time that they will bring their child on Wednesday, August 12th. |
The first day of
attendance will be Thursday, August 13th. Transportation will be provided. 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM Friday, August 14th Transportation will be provided. 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM |
8:00 AM – 2:50 PM |
| ELC Kindergarten | Parents of students who have
registered should have received a letter indicating the day and time that they will bring their child on August 12th, or 13th for our Meet the Teacher Event. |
Friday, August 14th,
Transportation will be available. 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM Buses will begin loading at 1:30 PM Parent Pick-up will begin at 1:45 PM |
8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Buses will begin loading at 2:35 PM Parent Pick-up will begin at 2:45 PM |
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