Back to School Guidebook
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Back to School Dates to Know
- Aug. 28 – 7-8 a.m. Coffee with the Principal in the W.F. West Library
- Aug. 31 – 5:45-8 p.m. Back to School Open House for all W.F. West students and families
- Sept. 1 – Deadline to turn in Strive for 5 Summer Reading Challenge forms at THIS LINK. All participants will receive a prize.
- Sept. 1 – First Day of School for Grades 3-12
- Sept. 2 – Regular schedule day, Not Early Release Wednesday
- Sept. 4-7 – No School for Labor Day Weekend
- Sept. 9 – First Early Release Wednesday of 2026-2027
- Sept. 15 – Freshman Pictures & Picture Retake Day
- Aug. 27 – 3-6 p.m. Back to School Open House for all CMS students and families
- Sept. 1 – Deadline to turn in Strive for 5 Summer Reading Challenge forms at THIS LINK. All participants will receive a prize.
- Sept. 1 – First Day of School for Grades 3-12
- Sept. 2 – Regular schedule day, Not Early Release Wednesday
- Sept. 4-7 – No School for Labor Day Weekend
- Sept. 9 – First Early Release Wednesday of 2026-2027
- Sept. 28 – Fall Picture Day
- Aug. 26 – 4:30-6 p.m. Back to School Open House for all OSE students and families
- Sept. 1 – Deadline to turn in Strive for 5 Summer Reading Challenge forms at THIS LINK. All participants will receive a prize.
- Sept. 1 – First Day of School for Grades 3-12
- Sept. 2 – Regular schedule day, Not Early Release Wednesday
- Sept. 4-7 – No School for Labor Day Weekend
- Sept. 9 – First Early Release Wednesday of 2026-2027
- Sept. 17 – Fall Picture Day
- Sept. 1 – Deadline to turn in Strive for 5 Summer Reading Challenge forms at THIS LINK. All participants will receive a prize.
- Sept. 2 – First Day of School for Grades 1-2 (regular schedule day, not Early Release Wednesday)
- Sept. 4-7 – No School for Labor Day Weekend
- Sept. 8 – First day of School for Kindergarteners/Preschool
- Sept. 9 – First Early Release Wednesday of 2026-2027 scholl year
- Sept. 15 – School Picture Day
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- Aug. 28 – 7-8 a.m. Coffee with the Principal in the W.F. West Library
- Aug. 31 – 5:45-8 p.m. Back to School Open House for all W.F. West students and families
- Sept. 1 – Deadline to turn in Strive for 5 Summer Reading Challenge forms at THIS LINK. All participants will receive a prize.
- Sept. 1 – First Day of School for Grades 3-12
- Sept. 2 – Regular schedule day, Not Early Release Wednesday
- Sept. 4-7 – No School for Labor Day Weekend
- Sept. 9 – First Early Release Wednesday of 2026-2027
- Sept. 15 – Freshman Pictures & Picture Retake Day
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- Aug. 27 – 3-6 p.m. Back to School Open House for all CMS students and families
- Sept. 1 – Deadline to turn in Strive for 5 Summer Reading Challenge forms at THIS LINK. All participants will receive a prize.
- Sept. 1 – First Day of School for Grades 3-12
- Sept. 2 – Regular schedule day, Not Early Release Wednesday
- Sept. 4-7 – No School for Labor Day Weekend
- Sept. 9 – First Early Release Wednesday of 2026-2027
- Sept. 28 – Fall Picture Day
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- Aug. 26 – 4:30-6 p.m. Back to School Open House for all OSE students and families
- Sept. 1 – Deadline to turn in Strive for 5 Summer Reading Challenge forms at THIS LINK. All participants will receive a prize.
- Sept. 1 – First Day of School for Grades 3-12
- Sept. 2 – Regular schedule day, Not Early Release Wednesday
- Sept. 4-7 – No School for Labor Day Weekend
- Sept. 9 – First Early Release Wednesday of 2026-2027
- Sept. 17 – Fall Picture Day
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- Sept. 1 – Deadline to turn in Strive for 5 Summer Reading Challenge forms at THIS LINK. All participants will receive a prize.
- Sept. 2 – First Day of School for Grades 1-2 (regular schedule day, not Early Release Wednesday)
- Sept. 4-7 – No School for Labor Day Weekend
- Sept. 8 – First day of School for Kindergarteners/Preschool
- Sept. 9 – First Early Release Wednesday of 2026-2027 scholl year
- Sept. 15 – School Picture Day
Back to School Resources
Returning Students: It’s Back to School Forms Time!
Please Make Sure You Renew Your Information Through Skyward Family Access
If your family lives in the Chehalis School District boundaries and your student will be returning to Chehalis Schools for the 2026-2027 school year, there is no need to re-enroll them, even if they are moving to a new building in our district. We do ask that all returning families fill out our back to school forms each year to ensure we can best serve your family each school year. These forms take just a few minites and include:
- Family contact information review for both schools and ParentSquare
- Emergency contacts review
- Transportation forms
- Medical history forms
It is especially helpful if you fill out these forms before the beginning of each new school year by logging on to your parent login on the web version of Skyward Family Access. Need help logging in to your Skyward Family Access Account? Contact Janis Dobyns through THIS LINK.
CLICK HERE to log in to Skyward Family Access
CLICK HERE for a back to school forms tutorial
Lewis County Juvenile Court Back to School Supply Give-Away & Resource Fair
WHEN: Thursday, Aug. 20. 9-11 a.m. for medically fragile and neurodiverse students and 11 a.m to 3 p.m. for the general public
WHERE: NW Sports Hub, 701 Allen Ave., Centralia
WHAT: Free backpacks, school supplies, clothing, sports physicals and haircuts and access to information on various other community resources
Cornerstone Partnership Can Help!
Does your family need assistance providing your student with clothes, school supplies or other necessities to start the school year off right? Our Cornerstone Partnership found at THIS LINK helps connect families with the resources they need so they can focus on helping their student succeed in school. Last year, Cornerstone helped connect more than 50 families with school supplies, 30 students with back to school clothes, 10 families with preschool scholarships and helped 2 parents enroll in college to further their own educational and career goals. If your family needs assistance, Cornerstone Partnership is here to help.
Landmarks on the Journey Ahead
Every step in a student’s journey is important. There are also a few landmarks along the way where students and families may need a little bit of guidance to help them successfully navigate the transition. Here are some resources that can help keep you on the right path.
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