The opening of the 2025-26 school year will begin with the DCPS Kick-Off event that will take place on Friday, August 22, 2025, at Cambridge-South Dorchester High School for all staff.
Breakfast on your own
Benefits Fair ONLY 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Assembly 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
DE Optional Meeting Directly following Assembly
All morning events will be held at Cambridge-South Dorchester High School Staff are expected to return to their assigned buildings after lunch, with arrival no later than noon.
Week of August 25th - August 29th
Monday, August 25, 2025 Secondary District-Wide PD Day Elementary School-Based Day
Tuesday, August 26, 2025 Secondary School-Based Day Elementary District-Wide PD Day
Wednesday, August 27, 2025 Secondary No Touch Day Elementary District-Wide PD Day
Thursday, August 28, 2025 Secondary District-Wide PD 1/2 Day Open House 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Elementary School-Based Day Open House 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Friday, August 29, 2025 Secondary School-Based Day Elementary No Touch Day Instructional Assistants report to home school
School Begins for Students
Tuesday, September 2, 2025 Grades 1-6 and 9 South Dorchester School 1-8
Wednesday, September 3, 2025 Grades 7,8,10,11, and 12
Thursday, September 4, 2025 Pre-K and Kindergarten
