- The first day of school will be on Thursday, August 16th. The first two days, the 16th and 17th, will be half- days for orientation (8 am to noon). We do not have lunch at school on half-days. On August 20th, we will begin our regular school schedule (8:30 am to 2:45 pm). Extended day care will also begin on Monday, August 20th. Extended day care is available at an additional cost and runs from 7:30am-8:15am and 3:00pm-4:30pm.