When does school start? Find first day, school supply lists for Des Moines area schools

When the Iowa State Fair wraps up, that only means one thing: The first day of school is just around the corner.

Iowa’s universities, colleges and K-12 schools all go back in session starting mid-to-late August.

Here is a list of the first day of school around the Des Moines metro and where to find school supply lists.

When are Des Moines-area districts’ first day of school?

Where can I find school supply lists?

Each school district has different school supply lists for each grade. Here are the lists for each school district:

When will colleges and universities in Iowa move in and start classes?

College students, get ready to start packing. Move-in days are quickly approaching and so is the first day of class. Here’s when Iowa college students start their classes:

Kate Kealey is a general assignment reporter for the Des Moines Register. Reach her at kkealey@registermedia.com or follow her on Twitter at @Kkealey17.

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