On Tuesday, August 22, 2017 more than 26-thousand students started the first day of the 2017-18 school year as Boise's schools welcomed kids back from summer break. Boise Police joined students as part of a school bus safety media campaign.

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Each year, Boise School District holds a meeting for staff members to prepare for the start of the new school year. This year, thanks to the support of the Boise Public Schools Education Foundation, the following brief video was produced to inform and inspire staff as they prepared to greet more 26-thousand students on Tuesday, August 22, 2017.

Here's where you'll find information to help you prepare for the start of the 2017-18 school year, which begins on Tuesday, August 22nd.

Make it a great start to the upcoming school year by reviewing the complete 2017-18 student school year calendar.

Free & reduced price meal applications are now being accepted in the Boise School District. Find out if you qualify.

First Student, Boise School District's school bus contractor, is currently hiring school bus drivers. Hiring bonuses are being offered.

Boise School District is currently taking public comments from District parents/guardians, students, staff members and patrons regarding a proposed modification to the 2018-2019 school year calendar.