Get ready, families of SouthEast Kansas City, MO! The countdown has begun, and the first day of school for your little ones is just around the corner.
We've got you covered with the ultimate guide to kickstart the school year. Looking for school calendars in Lee's Summit, Independence, Blue Springs, and other surrounding districts?
We have it all! Check it all out here:
School Calendars:
- Lee's Summit:
Link to Calendar
- First Day: August 20
- Blue Springs: Link to Calendar
- First Day: August 19
- Independence School District:
Link to Calendar
- First Day: August 18
- Raytown C-2: Link to Calendar
- First Day: August 20
- Raymore-Peculiar: Link to Calendar
- First Day: August 19
- Grain Valley: Link to Calendar
- First Day: August 19
- Oak Grove: Link to Calendar
- First Day: August 20
- Belton: Link to Calendar
- First Day: August 18
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Back-to-School Shopping, Deals & Events:
- Shop tax-free weekend: Wild Child will DOUBLE your tax-free discount! Save up to 20% on all your favorite back to school brands! August 1-3 | Lee's Summit
- Get free back-to-school clothes: August 2 | Lee's Summit
- Rhea Lana's of Lee's Summit: August 3-9 | Independence
- Back to School Bash: August 8 | Independence
- Back to School BINGO: Support Blue Springs City Theatre and collect school supplies for students in need August 9 | Blue Springs
- Get free school supplies: August 9 | Independence
- Just Between Friends Lee's Summit: August 15-17 | Lee's Summit
Know of a community back-to-school event we're missing? Add it to our calendar now! Know of a back-to-school haircut event or stylist special in our town? Or have a favorite locally owned spot for back-to-school shopping you don't see listed here? Email brittanym@macaronikid.com, and we'll get it added!
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