US Back to School https://www.bostonpublicschools.org/familyguide Archived on 2026-04-24 10:02 UTC Back to SchoolYour web browser does not support the tag.Welcome to the 2025-2026 School YearBoston Public Schools (BPS) is excited to welcome our students and families to the new school year and celebrate the beginning of another year of learning and enriching opportunities. As students and families prepare for the first day of school, please continue to visit this webpage for key information and updates ahead of the first day.The 2025 Back-to-School Webinar with Superintendent Mary Skipper was held on August 19 and featured updates about the upcoming school year. The Office of Specialized Services, the Office of Multilingual and Multicultural Education, the Food and Nutrition Services Teams, and many more central office departments shared updates about their preparations to help schools welcome students on the first day of school.The downloadable format of this presentation is available below to our multilingual community:عربىKabuverdianu中文KreyòlPortuguêsAfsoomaalitiếng ViệtCountdown to Kindergarten Citywide CelebrationAll incoming Kindergarten students and familiesTuesday, August 26 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.Boston Children’s Museum, 308 Congress StreetFirst Day of School for Students in Grades 1-12Thursday, September 4First Day of School for Students in KindergartenMonday, September 8The annual forms provide schools and the district with important information. This year, several of the annual forms have been added to ParentSquare. School Leaders will share more information via ParentSquare on how to complete some of the 2025-2026 forms.Gathering student contact information, custody/legal issues, health screening, and important medical information will continue to be facilitated at the school level through paper forms, will be available soon in the major BPS languages.| العربيةCabo-Verdiano中文Kreyòl AyisyenPortuguêsSoomaaliTiếng ViệtThe BPS Helpline can help students and families with questions in advance of the first day of school.Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.The Helpline can be reached at 617-635-8873 or via email athelpline@bostonpublicschools.orgThe Helpline can provide families with support in the following areas as students and families prepare for the first day of school.The Boston Public Schools Department of Transportation is ready to help students and families as the first day of school approaches.Transportation Hotline: The Transportation Hotline is open Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. until 7 p.m. at 617-635-9520.Zum: Parents/caregivers will receive their student’s bus assignment and can track their student’s bus by downloading the Zum AppMBTA M7 Passes for Grades 7-12 Students: All BPS students in grades 7 through 12 will receive an MBTA M7 pass on the first day of school to ride MBTA trains, buses, and the Commuter Rail at free or reduced fares.If a student requires a replacement pass, a parent or guardian can contact the Transportation Department at 617-635-9520 or submit a request through thesupport portalto schedule an appointment for pickup, while supplies last. Please note that parents will need to present a valid ID when picking up the replacement pass.Breakfast After the BellMenusMeal AccommodationsCafeterias will remain open serving breakfast 20 minutes after the bell to late arrival students.Menus and allergy information can be found on theBPS website. New menu items will be sampled monthly at various schools for student feedback.Vegetarian items will be offered dailyLocal menu items will be featured weeklyAvailable for students with disabilities such as food allergies, intolerances, need for modified textures, etc. Medical documentation may be necessary prior to providing an accommodation.ParentSquareBPS has partnered with ParentSquare, a school-to-home communication system designed to keep parents and guardians informed and encourage greater engagement and connection with BPS.Learn more about by visiting theParentSquare webpage. ParentSquare allows families and staff to:Receive messages from the school and district via email, text, or app notification;Choose when information is received; Select preferred language;Receive report cards and progress reports;and Much more!BPS Beyond the Bell Weekly NewsletterThe BPS Beyond the Bell newsletter is the district’s primary method of communication with parents, caregivers, and staff. The weekly newsletter will contain key information and updates from the district and will be shared every Monday at 5 p.m., with Special Editions published on Thursdays.Follow Us on Social MediaBefore the first day of school, please take a few minutes to follow BPS on social media where the district shares uplifting stories about its students, staff, and the BPS community-at-large and post important information and key resources. Same domain → Similar titles →