DENVER (KDVR) — Grab your backpacks and sharpen those pencils—Colorado’s school year is just around the corner, with most districts kicking off in August.
Even though the summer heat is still lingering, students across the state are preparing to return to the classroom for another year of learning. Some will also see new changes this fall. A new law now requires all school districts to implement a cellphone policy by July 2026. A few, like Boulder Valley, already have rules in place.
Drivers should also take note of a recent traffic law update. Motorists must now stop for school buses with flashing red lights—even if they’re traveling in the opposite direction—unless a physical barrier separates the lanes. Previously, a painted line or median was enough to continue driving, but that’s no longer the case.
Colorado School District Start Dates (2025–2026)
| District | Start Date(s) |
|---|---|
| Academy District 20 | Aug 12 – Elementary, grades 6 & 9 Aug 14 – All students & preschool |
| Adams 14 | Aug 6 – All grades |
| Adams 12 Five Star Schools | Aug 12 – All grades |
| Aspen School District | Aug 12 – Grades 9–12 Aug 13 – Grades K–8 |
| Aurora Public Schools | Aug 6 – Grades 1–12 Aug 12 – Kindergarten & preschool |
| Boulder Valley SD | Aug 13 – Grades 1–6 & 9 Aug 14 – Grades 7, 8, 10–12 Aug 13–15 – Pre-K & Kinder welcome days |
| Cherry Creek SD No. 5 | Aug 11 – Grades 3–5, 7–8 Aug 12 – Grades 1, 2, 6 Aug 13 – Pre-K–5, all students in 6–8 HS varies by school |
| Colorado Springs D11 | Aug 12 – Jumpstart for K, 6 & 9 Aug 13 – Grades 1–5, 7, 8, 11, 12 |
| Denver Public Schools | Aug 18 – K–12 Aug 19 – Early Childhood Education |
| Douglas County SD RE-1 | Aug 13 – All students |
| Eagle County SD Re-50J | Aug 18 – All students |
| Englewood Schools | Aug 13 – All students |
| Greeley-Evans SD 6 | Aug 11 – Grades 1–12 Aug 14 – Preschool & Kindergarten |
| Jeffco Public Schools | Aug 19 – All students |
| Littleton Public Schools | Aug 12 – All students |
| Mesa County Valley SD 51 | Aug 6 – All students |
| Poudre SD | Aug 13 – Transition day for grades 6 & 9 Aug 14 – All students |
| Pueblo SD 60 | Aug 18 – Transition day for K–12 Aug 19 – All students |
| School District 49 (Falcon) | Aug 4 – All students |
| Steamboat Springs SD | Aug 18 – Grades 6 & 9 Aug 19 – All students |
| St. Vrain Valley Schools | Aug 13 – Grades 1–6 & 9 Aug 14 – Grades 7–8, 10–12 |
| Weld RE-4 | Aug 13 – Kindergarten, grades 6 & 9 Aug 14 – Grades 1–5, 7–8, 10–12 Aug 25 – Preschool |
| Weld RE-5J | Aug 8 – Grades 6 & 9 orientation Aug 11 – Grades 1–12 Aug 13 – Kindergarten |
| Weld RE-8 | Aug 11 – Half-day for K, 6 & 9 Aug 12 – Grades 1–12 Aug 18 – Pre-K |
| Westminster Public Schools | Aug 13 – K–12 |
| 27J Schools (Brighton) | Aug 20 – Grade 6 & 9 orientation Aug 21 – K–12 |
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