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WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (August 4th, 2026) — The Williamsport Area School District has announced the dates for its annual round of open houses to kick off the start of the 2026-2027 school year.

This year’s open house schedule is listed below in order by date:

• Williamsport Area Middle School will be from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Aug. 25th for seventh-grade students and from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. for eighth-grade students.
• Curtin Intermediate School will be from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Aug. 26th.
• Lycoming Valley Intermediate School will be Aug. 26th from 5:30 to 6:15 p.m. for fourth grade students and from 6:15 to 7 p.m for fifth and sixth-grade students.
• Primary Schools (Cochran, Hepburn-Lycoming and Jackson) will be held from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Aug. 27th.
• Williamsport Area High School will host an open house from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Aug. 27th. Open house will begin for freshmen and new students at 7 p.m. Eleventh and twelfth-grade students will have the opportunity to attend a “What’s My Plan After Graduation?” session at 7:30 p.m.

Attending an open house is a great way for students and families to see their building, learn more about grade level programs and opportunities, and meet faculty and staff.

The first day of school for students in grades 1 through 9 is Monday, August 31st Students in grades 10 through 12 will begin Tuesday, September 1st. Kindergarten students will start according to schedules that will be sent out in August.

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