See when is the first day of class for schools in, near Baton Rouge

BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — It’s nearly time for students to go back to school as the summer break comes to a close.

Families who are gearing up for the return to the classroom can find supplies at back-to-school giveaways in the Baton Rouge area. Check out a list of giveaways here.

Here’s when K-12 public schools, colleges, and universities start the new school year for 2025-26.

Public school systems

Ascension Public Schools

• First day: Thursday, Aug. 7.

Assumption Parish Schools

• First day: Thursday, Aug. 7.

City of Baker School District

• First day: Monday, Aug. 4.

East Baton Rouge Parish School System

• First day: Thursday, Aug. 7.

East Feliciana Public Schools

• First day: Monday, Aug. 11.

Iberville Parish School District

• First day: Monday, Aug. 11.

Livingston Parish Public Schools

• First day: Friday, Aug. 8.

Pointe Coupee Parish School System

• First day: Monday, Aug. 11.

St. Helena Parish School District

• First day: Tuesday, Aug. 5.

West Baton Rouge Parish Schools

• First day: Thursday, Aug. 7.

West Feliciana Parish Schools

• First day: Thursday, Aug. 7.

Zachary Community School District

• First day: Thursday, Aug. 7.

Colleges and universities

Baton Rouge Community College

• First day: Monday, Aug. 25.

Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University

• First day: Monday, Aug. 18.

Louisiana State University

• First day: Monday, Aug. 25.

Southern University and A&M College

• First day: Monday, Aug. 18.

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