School Calendar
Daily Rhythm 2025 - 2026
Raleigh Day School currently follows a traditional school year calendar.
EARLY CHILDHOOD
Early childhood classes begin Wednesday, August 27, 2025 and will end Friday, May 29, 2026
Class times are Monday - Friday 8:30 am – 12:30 pm (Drop-off from 8:15am - 8:25 am)
GRADE SCHOOL
Grade school classes begin Wednesday, August 27, 2025 and will end Friday, May 29, 2026.
Class times are Monday - Friday 8:30 am – 3:00 pm (Drop-off from 8:15 am - 8:25 am) with the following exception:
Classes will be dismissed on Thursdays at 2:00 pm.
AFTERCARE AND EXTENDED CARE OPTIONS:
Early Childhood aftercare: 12:30-3:00
Early Childhood extended aftercare: 3:00-5:00 (2:00-5:00 on Thursdays)
Grades aftercare: 3:00-5:00 (2:00-5:00 on Thursdays)
ON-TIME ARRIVAL
The opening of each school day is a special moment for the teachers and the children at Raleigh Day School. When morning exercises are interrupted by a late child, it affects the whole class. It is essential for the well-being of the children and their classes that they arrive on time.
We request that parents have children arrive 10-15 minutes early so they are ready to begin their morning.
ON-TIME DISMISSAL
There is also a rhythm to the closing of the school day. Waiting to go home is hard on the children. Teachers cannot provide adequate supervision after regular hours. It is equally important that the children be picked up promptly at dismissal or aftercare times. If you will be delayed or your child will be absent, please notify us through Brightwheel as soon as possible.
Calendar of Events
2025 - 2026 School Year
August 18 - 22 | Early Childhood and 1st Grade Parent Evenings in the classrooms; dates/times TBA. Community Potluck and School Beautification Day TBA
August 27 | Rose Ceremony for First Grade Families/First Day of School for EC and Grades; 11:30 Dismissal
August 28 - 29 | 12:30 Dismissal No aftercare/extended
September 1 | Labor Day No School
September 2 | Aftercare and Extended Care Begin
September 26 | Michaelmas Festival (In-School)/Early Dismissal 12:30
October 13 - 17 | Fall Break
October 31 | Teacher Work Day - Early Dismissal 12:30 and Halloween Parade
November 3 | Parent Teacher Conferences - No School
November 7 | Lantern Walk in the Evening - HALF DAY 8:15-11:30 (Rain Date November 14th)
November 26 - 28 | Thanksgiving Break
December 19 | Spiral of Light (5:30pm) Early Dismissal 12:30
December 20 - January 2 | Holiday Break/Return to School January 5th
January 19 | MLK Day - No School
February 6 | Teacher Work Day - No School (WECAN Conference)
February 16 -20 | Winter Break
March 5 | Teacher Work Day (HALF DAY 8:15-11:30)
March 6 | Parent Teacher Conferences - No School
March 30 - April 3 | Spring Break
May 1 | May Day Celebration / Early Dismissal (12:30) (Rain Date - May 8th)
May 25 | Memorial Day - No School
May 29 | Last Day of School/HALF DAY 8:15-11:30
