Back to school is just around the corner—time to buy school supplies, say goodbye to summer and get back into the school routine. Here is a list of the school starting dates of many of the public and private schools in the Des Moines metro area. Wishing you a happy and exciting transition back to school!
Find more tips and information to help your family’s transition back to school in our Back To School Fun Guide. And, if you’re trying to squeeze every exciting moment out of summer you can, be sure to check out our Summer Fun Guide and Event Calendar.
Here’s the school start dates and links to 2024-2025 school calendars by central Iowa school district:
Please confirm with your local school to verify starting dates and keep in mind end dates are if there are no snow days.
Adel DeSoto Minburn Community School District: August 23, 2024 – May 30, 2025
Ankeny Community School District: August 23, 2024 – May 23, 2025
Ankeny Christian Academy: August 27, 2024 – May 23, 2025
Bergman Academy: August 23, 2024 – May 30, 2025
Bondurant Farrar Community School District: August 23, 2024 – May 30, 2025
Carlisle Community School District: August 23, 2024 – May 23, 2025
Dallas Center Grimes Community School District: August 23, 2024 – May 30, 2025
Des Moines Christian School: August 23, 2024 – May 23, 2025
Des Moines Public Schools: August 26, 2024 – June 4, 2025
Dowling Catholic High School: August 23, 2024 – May 29, 2025
Grand View Christian School: August 23, 2024 – May 23, 2025
Indianola Community Schools: August 23, 2024 – May 30, 2025
Interstate 35 Community Schools: August 23, 2024 – May 23, 2025
Johnston Community School District: August 23, 2024 – May 30, 2025
Martensdale St. Mary’s Community School District: August 23, 2024 – May 22, 2025
North Polk School District: August 23, 2024 – May 30, 2025
Norwalk Community School District: August 23, 2024 – May 30, 2025
Perry Community School District: August 23, 2024 – May 30, 2025
Pleasantville Community School District: August 26, 2024 – May 21, 2025
Saydel School District: August 23, 2024 – May 24, 2025
Southeast Polk Community School District: August 23, 2024 – May 28, 2025
Southeast Warren Community School District: August 23, 2024 – May 23, 2025
Urbandale Community School District: August 23, 2024 – May 29, 2025
Van Meter Community School District: August 23, 2024 – May 16, 2025
Waukee Community School District: August 23, 2024 – May 30, 2025
West Des Moines Community School District: August 23, 2024 – May 30, 2025
Woodward Granger Community School District: August 23, 2024 – May 30, 2025
Is your school not listed? Drop us a comment below and let us know. This is a working list, so check back often for updates and additions. Please confirm with your local school to verify starting date.
