Transitioning from Summer to School- Everything You Need to Know

August means back to school. It can be a hectic time of year with all of the clothes and supply shopping! Not to mention trying to remember the dates for school starting…

We’ve created a list of start dates and school supply shopping hacks for every parent to make the transition from summer to school so much simpler.

Start Dates:

Poudre Schools
– 9th Grade Transition Day: August 19th
– First Day of High School: August 20th
– 6th Grade Transition Day: August 21st
– First Day of K-8th Grade: August 24th
Check out the full calendar here: psdschools.org/calendar/month

Colorado State University
– Ram Welcome: August 20th-23rd
– First Day of Classes: August 24th

Front Range Community College
– First Day of Classes: August 24th

Photo Source: growingupinfortcollins.com

Photo Source: growingupinfortcollins.com

School Supplies

Check out Back to School Savings Hacks for great ideas on how to save time and money school supply shopping!

Below are links to the most popular school supply stores. Click the link to view their current sales and promotions.
1. Walmart
They have great Roll Back prices!
2. Staples
They guarantee the lowest price 110% by beating competitors’ prices during Back to School (June 28-Sept 19)

3. Office Max/Depot
They make it easy and allow you to shop by grade (4-6, 7-8, etc).
4. Walgreens
They offer a wide range of weekly and daily specials that are always changing, plus don’t forget their rewards program!
5. Target
Get a free $5 giftcard when you spend $25 or more on school supplies!
6. Kmart
They have tons of great deals going on now!