School Calendar
Daily Rhythm 2024 - 20245
Raleigh Day School currently follows a traditional school year calendar.
EARLY CHILDHOOD
Early childhood classes begin Thursday, August 29th, 2024 and will end Friday, May 30, 2025
Class times are Monday - Friday 8:30am – 12:30pm (Drop-off from 8:15am - 8:25 am)
GRADE SCHOOL
Grade school classes begin Wednesday, August 28rd, 2023 and will end Friday, May 30, 2025.
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
2024-2025 School Year
August 19-27 Early Childhood and 1st Grade Parent Evenings in the classrooms.
August 28 Rose Ceremony for First Grade Families/First Day of School for Grades (Rose Ceremony 9:00-9:30am)
August 28 Community Potluck 11:30-12:00; 11:30 Dismissal
August 29 First Day of School for Early Childhood Classes(no aftercare/extended) 12:30 Dismissal
August 29 - 30 12:30 Dismissal No aftercare/extended
September 2 Labor Day No School
September 3 Aftercare and Extended Care Begin
September 27 Michaelmas Festival/Early Dismissal 12:30 (Rain Date- October 4th)
October 14-18 Fall Break
October 31 Teacher Work Day - No School
November 1 Parent Teacher Conferences - No School
November 8 Lantern Walk in the Evening - HALF DAY 8:15-11:30 (Rain Date November 16th)
November 27-29 Thanksgiving Break
December 19 Spiral of Light(5:30pm) Early Release 2pm
December 20 Teacher Work Day
December 20 -January 5 Holiday Break/Return to School January 6th
January 20 MLK Day - No School
February 7 Teacher Work Day - No School(WECAN Conference)
February 17 -21 Winter Break
March 6 Teacher Work Day (HALF DAY 8:15-11:30)
March 7 Parent Teacher Conferences - No School
March 31 - April 4 Spring Break
May 2 May Day Celebration/Early Dismissal(12:30) (Rain Date - May 9th)
May 26 Memorial Day - No School
May 30 Last Day of School/HALF DAY 8:15-11:30
