BACK TO SCHOOL: Academic Year Kicks Off Across Western North Carolina Districts
By Marge Farrington | Published 2026-08-10T14:29:51.816Z
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WNC NEWS -- August 10, 2026: As summer break draws to a close, Western North Carolina school districts are opening their doors for the start of the 2026–2027 academic year. Staggered start schedules across the region mean students will be returning to campuses in waves throughout August.
WNC NEWS -- August 10, 2026: As summer break draws to a close, Western North Carolina school districts are opening their doors for the start of the 2026–2027 academic year. Staggered start schedules across the region mean students will be returning to campuses throughout August.Wave 1: Starting the Week of August 10Four regional districts kick off their school years this week, led by the earliest start on Monday, Aug. 10:Polk County Schools: August 10Rutherford County Schools: August 11Henderso