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When do Merced County students go back to school? See list for 2025 start dates

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  • Most Merced County public schools start classes between Aug. 5 and Aug. 14.
  • Weaver Union began instruction earliest, welcoming students back on July 24.
  • Merced County schools serve over 58,000 students across 20 public districts.

While some California students are already dusting off their backpacks, others still have a few sunny days of vacation left to enjoy.

School start dates can vary by district.

As public schools across the Merced area gear up for the 2025-26 academic year, the Merced Sun-Star looked into when classes officially begin.

Here are the key start dates for students attending elementary, middle and high schools in and around Merced County:

Merced City School District superintendent Julianna Stocking participates in Reading Across America recently by reading to elementary school students.
Merced City School District superintendent Julianna Stocking participates in Reading Across America recently by reading to elementary school students. Submitted by Julianna Stocking

When is the first day of school in Merced County?

Merced County is home to 20 public school districts, serving more than 58,000 students from transitional kindergarten through 12th grade, according to the county’s Office of Education.

Here’s when classes begin for school districts in Merced County, according to their websites:

Merced City School District superintendent Julianna Stocking participates in Reading Across America recently at an elementary school.
Merced City School District superintendent Julianna Stocking participates in Reading Across America recently at an elementary school. Submitted by Julianna Stocking
Angela Rodriguez
The Modesto Bee
Angela Rodriguez is a service journalism reporter for The Bee. She is a graduate of Sacramento State with a bachelor’s degree in journalism. During her time there, she worked on the State Hornet covering arts and entertainment.
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