Wondering when school starts in Belknap County, NH for the 2025–2026 school year? Whether you’re a parent prepping for your child’s first day of kindergarten, sending off a high school freshman, or juggling multiple school schedules, this post has you covered. From Alton to Tilton, I’ve gathered the back-to-school dates, open house info, and calendar links for each local district in the Lakes Region. Keep scrolling to find out exactly when your kids go back to school in the Lakes Region—and don’t forget to bookmark this page for quick reference!
Alton, NH
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Back to School Night at Alton Central School: August 28
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First Day of School:
- Thursday, August 28 Freshman Orientation/first day for Freshman only at Prospect Mountain High School
- Tuesday, September 2 at Alton Central School
- Tuesday, September 2, first day for all others at Prospect Mountain High School
Barnstead, NH
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Back to School Night at Barnstead Elementary School: August 28
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First Day of School: Tuesday, September 2 at Alton Central School
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Belmont, NH
First Day of School:
- Tuesday, September 2 at Belmont Middle School
Canterbury, NH
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Back to School Night?:
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First Day of School:
- Not reported
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Gilford, NH
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Gilford High School Jump Start: Wednesday, Aug. 20
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First Day of School: Tuesday, September 2 at Gilford Elementary, Gilford Middle School and Gilford High School
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Gilmanton, NH
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Open House: Monday, August 25
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First Day of School: Wednesday, August 27
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Laconia, NH
First Day of School:
- Tuesday, September 2
Loudon, NH
Open House at Loudon Elementary School: Monday, August 25 at 6pm
First Day of School:
- Loudon Elementary School: Wednesday, August 27
- Benjamin Franklin Academy Charter School: Wednesday, September 3
Meredith, NH
First Day of School: Tuesday, September 2
New Hampton, NH
Back to School Night?:
First Day of School:
- Newfound Area School District: Tuesday, September 2.
Sanbornton, NH
Open House at Sanbornton Central School: Thursday, August 28 4:30pm
- Fall Family Service Day at Sant Bani School: Saturday, August 23
- Fall Open House at Sant Bani School: Saturday, September 20.
First Day of School:
- Sanbornton Central School: Tuesday, September 2.
- Sant Bani School P-8: Tuesday, September 2.
Tilton, NH
Open House Night: Thursday, August 28 at 4:30pm
First Day of School Winnisquam Regional Middle and High School: Tuesday, September 2.
