When does the school year start in our area?

In our area, the 2025-2026 school year starts for various public school systems from Monday, August 4, through Monday, August 11.

Here’s the list:

Monday, August 4:
Perry County Schools

Tuesday, August 5:
Montgomery Public Schools
Bullock County Schools
Clarke County Schools
Coosa County Schools
Pike County Schools
Wilcox County Schools

Wednesday, August 6:
Alexander City Schools
Andalusia City Schools
Conecuh County Schools
Crenshaw County Schools
Dallas County Schools
LEAD Academy
Lee County Schools
Lowndes County Schools
Monroe County Schools
Opelika City Schools
Opp City Schools
Tallapoosa County Schools
Troy City Schools

Thursday, August 7:
Autauga County Schools (see note at bottom)
Butler County Schools
Demopolis City Schools
Elmore County Schools
Hale County Schools
Linden City Schools
Macon County Schools
Marengo County Schools
Pike Road Schools
Tallassee City Schools

Friday, August 8:
Auburn City Schools
Chilton County Schools

Monday, August 11:
Covington County Schools
Selma City Schools

NOTE: Prattville High School will start Monday, August 11, due to construction delays on campus. All other Autauga County Schools will start Thursday, August 7.