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MOUNTAIN REGION SCHOOL DISTRICT START DATES

Monday, Aug. 16, 2021

Monday, Aug. 23, 2021

Buncombe County Schools

First Day of School: Monday, Aug. 23, 2021

Buncombe County Schools

Caldwell County Schools

First Day of School: Monday, Aug. 23, 2021

Caldwell County School

Haywood County Schools

First Day of School: Monday, Aug. 16, 2021

Haywood County Schools

Henderson County Public Schools

First Day of School: Monday, Aug. 23, 2021

Henderson County Schools

Jackson County Public Schools

First Day of School: Monday, Aug. 16, 2021

Jackson County Public Schools

Macon County Schools

First Day of School: Friday, July 23, 2021

Macon County Schools

McDowell County Schools

First Day of School: Monday, Aug. 23, 2021

McDowell County Schools

Transylvania County Schools

First Day of School: Monday, Aug. 16, 2021

Transylvania County Schools

Watauga County Schools

First Day of School: Monday, Aug. 16, 2021

Watauga County Schools

bus safety

School bus stop law graphic

Credit: NC DMV

BACKPACK SAFETY

Pack lightly: A backpack should never weigh more than 10 to 20 percent of the student’s body weight.
Organize: Make use of all compartments and pack heavier items closest to the center of the back.
Pick a comfortable pack: Choose one with wide, padded shoulder straps and a padded back.
Always use both shoulder straps: Slinging a backpack over one shoulder can strain muscles and may increase curvature of the spine.

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