Get ready for the 2026 school year! We've got the back-to-school dates for the Greater Derry Area right here, so parents and teachers can plan ahead with ease!
Atkinson
- Timberlane Regional School District (Grades Pre K - 12) - Thursday August 27, 2026
Auburn
- Auburn School District (Grades Pre K - 8) - Thursday August 27, 2026
- Pinkerton Academy (Grades 11 - 12) - Wednesday August 26, 2026
- Pinkerton Academy (Grades 9 - 10) - Thursday August 27, 2026
Candia
- Candia School District (Grades Pre K - 8) - September 3, 2026
- Pinkerton Academy (Grades 11 - 12) - Wednesday August 26, 2026
- Pinkerton Academy (Grades 9 - 10) - Thursday August 27, 2026
Chester
- Chester Academy (Grades Pre K - 8) - Tuesday August 25, 2026
- Pinkerton Academy (Grades 11 - 12) - Wednesday August 26, 2026
- Pinkerton Academy (Grades 9 - 10) - Thursday August 27, 2026
Derry
- Derry Cooperative School District (Grades K - 8) - Tuesday August 25, 2026
- Pinkerton Academy (Grades 11 - 12) - Wednesday August 26, 2026
- Pinkerton Academy (Grades 9 - 10) - Thursday August 27, 2026
Hampstead
- Hampstead School District (Grades Pre K - 8) - Wednesday August 26, 2026
- Pinkerton Academy (Grades 11 - 12) - Wednesday August 26, 2026
- Pinkerton Academy (Grades 9 - 10) - Thursday August 27, 2026
Londonderry
- Londonderry School District (Orientation Grades K, 1, 6 & 9) - Friday August 28, 2026
- Londonderry School District (All Other Grades) - Monday August 31, 2026
🎓 Pelham
- Pelham School District (PES Meet & Greet, PMS Gr 6, PHS Gr 9 - Half Day) - Monday August 31, 2026
- Pelham School District (First full day of school) - Tuesday September 1, 2026
📝 Plaistow
- Timberlane Regional School District (Grades Pre K - 12) - Thursday August 27, 2026
🖋️ Salem
🎒 Sandown
- Timberlane Regional School District (Grades Pre K - 12) - Thursday August 27, 2026
Windham
- Windham School District (Grades Pre K - 12) - Wednesday September 2, 2026
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