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Your 2024 Back to School Guide for Erie, Pa.

Erie back to school events, first day dates, and more!

By Kara Murphy August 22, 2024

Hard to believe but the first day of school for kids in Erie, Pa., is HERE! Looking for school calendars in Erie County? Fun back to school events in Erie?  We have it all, plus free printables for that first day of school (for both you and your child!) and a fun way to learn to tie your shoes in 60 seconds! (Your kids' teachers will thank you!). See it all below:

2024-25 Erie, Pa. school district start dates:

Corry Area School District
First day: Aug. 28

Erie Catholic Schools
First day: Aug. 28

Erie School District
First day: Aug. 26

Fairview School District
First day: Aug. 27

Fort LeBoeuf School District
First day: Aug. 27

General McLane School District
First day: Aug. 27

Girard School District
First day: Aug. 27

Harborcreek School District
First day: Aug. 27

Iroquois School District
First day: Aug. 27

Millcreek Township School District
First day: Sept. 3

North East School District
First day: Aug. 27

Northwestern School District
First day: Aug. 27

Union City Area School District
First day: Aug. 27

Wattsburg Area School District
First day: Aug. 26


Back-to-school events in Erie, Pa.

Aug. 23: 
FREE: Back To School Bash Hosted by JFK's 21st Century Community Learning Center

Aug. 24:

Back To School Bash at Second Baptist Church
One 814 Back To School Event
Back to School Bonanza at Girard United Methodist Church
814 All (Back To School Celebration Event)

Aug. 25:

FREE: Back To School Jam at Erie Veterans Memorial Stadium

Plus: 
Erie Free Store: Open Mondays!
The Erie Free Store (where everything is FREE!) if open to all every Monday from 4:30-7!

Know of a back-to-school event in Erie we're missing? Add it to our Macaroni Kid Erie calendar now or email karam@macaronikid.com.


Other great back-to-school info and FREE printables!

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