Orientation & Back to School Information

Everything You Need to Know for the 2026-2027 School Year!

We are so excited to Welcome our new and returning families to the 2026-2027 School Year! Please continue check this space, it will be updated with additional information as it becomes available.

Welcome Back to School!

The First Day of School is Tuesday, August 25th. Read below for all of the important back to school dates to remember:

🏫 PGCPS Back to School Fair

Saturday, August 8 from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Prince George's Sports and Learning Complex
8001 Sheriff Road, Landover, MD 20785

🍎 Wednesday, August 19 - KES Back to School Parent Meeting on Zoom
*Two times offered - Join us on Zoom at 9:15 am or 6:00 pm

Zoom Link:
https://pgcps-org.zoom.us/j/82264160352

🍎 Monday, August 24th - Student Orientation Day
8:45 am Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten
9:25 am 1st and 2nd Grade
9:55 am 3rd - 5th Grade
*In-Person *One Parent Limit *KES Students Only

🍎 Tuesday, August 25th - First Day of School

🍎 Monday, September 7th- Labor Day – Schools and Offices Closed

🍎 Wednesday, September 9th - Back to School Night - 5:30 pm
*In-Person *Two Parent Limit *KES Students Only

>>More Back to School Links

📓 KES Supply List

🎒 KES School Uniform Information

🗓️ PGCPS School Calendar