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Merrimac - Welcome Back!

Posted Date: 08/31/26 (01:18 PM)
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Dear Merrimac Families,

Welcome back to the 26-27 school year! This is a reminder that the first day of school for students is Wednesday, September 2nd. School hours for Merrimac students in kindergarten through fifth grade are 8:10 am to 2:40 pm. 


Back-to-School Resources

School Supply Lists
School supply lists for the upcoming year are posted on the Merrimac website and can be found here:
Merrimac 2026-2027 Supply Lists

Merrimac Parent/Student Handbook
Our Parent/Student Handbook is also on the Merrimac website and available here:
Merrimac Parent/Student Handbook

The handbook is a great resource to keep handy throughout the year. It includes important information about Merrimac procedures, including arrival and dismissal, attendance, school routines, and other frequently asked questions, as well as the expectations we have for our students as members of the Merrimac community.

A Quick Back-to-School Checklist for Families

A few things you can do now to help make those first days go as smoothly as possible:
  • Check the supply list and please reach out if your family needs any assistance. We are always happy to help!
  • Check the Parent Portal and make sure all contact information is accurate and up to date.
  • Make a lunch plan with your child — bringing lunch from home or getting lunch from our cafeteria. For our incoming kindergarten students, waiting a week or two before getting cafeteria lunch can sometimes make the transition a little easier. The same is true for breakfast for all students. Both are always available, of course!
  • Make sure your child knows their dismissal plan and that you have clearly communicated it to their teacher — aftercare, walker (Flagpole, South Exit or North Entrance), or bus number.
  • Kindergarten & 1st grade bus families: Please complete the K/1 Parent Authorization Letter for Bus Stop Pick Ups for students riding our large buses.
  • Have photo ID handy. Any adult picking up a child from school or meeting a kindergarten or first-grade student at the bus stop should always be prepared to show photo identification.

Upcoming Dates & Reminders

Kindergarten Sneak Peek
Our incoming kindergarten students and their parents/guardians are invited to stop by, meet their teacher, say hello, and drop off school supplies before the first day of school.
  • Tuesday, September 1 – 12:30–1:00 p.m.
First Day of School for Students!
  • Wednesday, September 2
No School
  • Friday, September 4
  • Monday, September 7
Open School Night
  • Thursday, September 17
Transportation information, including bus assignments and schedules, will be communicated directly to families by the Transportation Office.

We are so excited to see everyone very soon!

Warmly,
Elizabeth Tucci