We’re looking forward to welcoming you and your family for the 2025-26 school year! Go J-Hawks!

First Day of School: 2025–26 School Year

Karen Acres (year-round calendar)

• The first day of school for Karen Acres Elementary students is Thursday, July 31, 2025 

UCSD (except Karen Acres)

• The first day of school for UCSD K-12 students (except Karen Acres) is Monday, August 25, 2025
• The first day of school for Olmsted, Valerius, and Webster preschool students is Thursday, August 28, 2025

Start and Dismissal Times
Elementary Start & Dismissal Times
Monday – Friday: 8:50 a.m. – 3:40 p.m.
For information about breakfast times please visit each school’s website or contact them directly.

Urbandale Middle School Start & Dismissal Times
Monday- Friday: 7:55 a.m. – 3:05 p.m.

Urbandale High School Start & Dismissal Times
Monday-Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 3:10 p.m.

Metro West Learning Academy Start & Dismissal Times
Monday- Friday
AM Classes 8:40 – 11:40 am 
PM Classes 12:30 – 3:30 pm 

List of Schools:

• Karen Acres Elementary
• Olmsted Elementary
• Valerius Elementary
• Webster Elementary
• Urbandale Middle School
• Urbandale High School
• Metro West Learning Academy

 

Additional Information For Quick Reference:

• Before- and After-School Childcare (Adventuretime)
• Bus Transportation 
• Calendars 
• Cancellations & Delays
• Forms
• Free & Reduced Meals / Student Fee Waiver
• Handbook for Parents/Guardians and Students
• Health Services
• Meal Payments
• Menus
• Online Payments (not meal payments)
• ParentSquare/Urbandale App
• Preschool Registration
• New Student Registration
• Returning Student Registration
• Safety and Security
• Student Assistance Program (SAP)
• Visitors at UCSD Schools

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