Opening of Schools 2026-2027

Welcome to the 2026-2027 School Year!

September Key Dates

Tuesday, September 1- Friday, September 4
– School for students in grades 1-12
– Half-day early dismissal for students

Wednesday, September 2 – Friday, September 4
– Kindergarten Orientation

Monday, September 7
– Labor Day – schools and offices closed

Tuesday, September 8
– First day of school for kindergarten students

 

School Supply Lists – Will be Linked Here

Aldan Elementary School

Ardmore Avenue Elementary School

Bell Avenue Elementary School

Colwyn Elementary School

East Lansdowne Elementary School

Evans Elementary School

Park Lane Elementary School

Walnut Street Elementary School

Penn Wood Middle School

Penn Wood Ninth Grade Academy

Penn Wood High School – GAC

Registration

New families, register your students for the upcoming school year beginning on July 1, 2026.

Registration
School Year Calendar
2026-2027
2026 Summer Reading Activities
Rising 1st - 12th grade
Dress Code
Learn more here.
ParentSquare
Stay Connected!

Back to School Nights

Wednesday, September 9
Penn Wood Middle School — 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, September 10
Penn Wood High School – GAC — 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, September 15
Aldan Elementary School — 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Bell Avenue Elementary School — 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
East Lansdowne Elementary School — 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.

 

Wednesday, September 16
Colwyn Elementary School — 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Ardmore Avenue Elementary School — 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Evans Elementary School — 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Park Lane Elementary School — 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Walnut Street Elementary School — 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Thursday, September 17
Penn Wood High School Ninth Grade Academy — 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Resources
Back-to-School Forms

Back-to-School Letter to Families

Student Code of Conduct

Student Code of Conduct Acknowledgment

Community Eligibility Provision

Emergency Information Card

Internet, Email, and Network Access Agreement

Message to Parents Regarding Weapons

ParentSquare Tips for Families

School Vaccination Information for Parents (English)

School Vaccination Information for Parents (Spanish)

Voluntary Student Accident Insurance

Student Photo/Image Use – Parental Opt-Out Form

Preparing Families for a New School Year

Tips to help students and families have a great start to the school year.

CalmDown Sensory Discovery Bottles

Four different sensory bottles and you can get most, if not all, supplies from the Dollar Store.

AMC Sensory-Friendly Films and Play Time

Accessibility – Please Touch Museum