It's that time of year: Here are the start dates for the Memphis area school districts

John Klyce, Memphis Commercial Appeal
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Memphis-Shelby County Schools teacher Melissa Collins is the Tennessee Teacher of the Year. Collins, also the MSCS Teacher of the Year, is a second grade teacher at John P. Freeman Optional School and has a passion for STEM education.
Memphis-Shelby County Schools teacher Melissa Collins is the Tennessee Teacher of the Year. Collins, also the MSCS Teacher of the Year, is a second grade teacher at John P. Freeman Optional School and has a passion for STEM education.

The summer has blown by, and now, the 2023-24 school year is just weeks away. For local parents wondering precisely when their children will begin their classes, here’s a breakdown of the start dates for Memphis-area public school districts and charter schools.

DeSoto County Schools

Aug. 3

Memphis-Shelby County Schools

Aug. 7

Arlington Community Schools

Aug. 7

Bartlett City Schools

Aug. 7

Lakeland School System

Aug. 7

Millington Municipal Schools

Aug. 7

Germantown Municipal School District

Aug. 9

Collierville Schools

Aug. 10

The Collierville Board of Mayor and Aldermen unanimously voted May 22, 2023 to sell the former University of Memphis Collierville building at 215 W. Poplar Ave. to Collierville Schools for about $2.7 million.
The Collierville Board of Mayor and Aldermen unanimously voted May 22, 2023 to sell the former University of Memphis Collierville building at 215 W. Poplar Ave. to Collierville Schools for about $2.7 million.

Charter Schools

Arrow Academy of Excellence ― Aug. 7

Aurora Collegiate Academy ― Aug. 3

Beacon College Prep ― Aug. 7

Believe Memphis Academy ― half days from Aug. 1-4, full days beginning Aug. 7

Circles of Success Learning Academy ― Aug. 7

City University School (all locations) ― Aug. 1

Compass Community Schools (all locations) ― July 31

Crosstown High School ― Aug. 7 (freshman and transfer students), Aug. 8 (returning students)

Freedom Preparatory Academy (all locations) ― Aug. 7

Granville T. Woods Academy of Innovation ― Aug. 3

Journey East Academy ― Aug. 7

KIPP Memphis Public Schools (all locations) ― Aug. 7

Leadership Preparatory Charter School ― Aug. 3 (Kindergarten), Aug. 5 (1st-8th grade)

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Memphis Academy of Science and Engineering ― Aug. 7

Memphis Business Academy (all locations) ― Aug. 7

Memphis College Prep Elementary ― Aug. 7

Memphis Delta Prep Charter School ― Aug. 7

Memphis Grizzlies Preparatory ― July 31

Memphis Merit Academy ― Aug. 7

The former Memphis Catholic High School building at 61 N. McLean Blvd. is one of the buildings that Compass Community Schools is now occupying.
The former Memphis Catholic High School building at 61 N. McLean Blvd. is one of the buildings that Compass Community Schools is now occupying.

Memphis Rise Academy ― Aug. 7 (6th-9th grade), Aug. 8 (10th-12th grade)

Memphis School of Excellence (all locations) ― Aug. 2

Memphis STEM Academy ― Aug. 7

Perea Elementary ― Aug. 7

Power Center Academy (all locations) ― Aug. 1

Promise Academy Hollywood ― Aug. 7

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Southern Avenue Charter Elementary ― Aug. 7

STAR Academy ― Aug. 7

The Soulsville Charter School ― Aug. 7

Veritas College Preparatory ― Aug. 7

Vision Preparatory Charter School ― Aug. 7

This article originally appeared on Memphis Commercial Appeal: When do Memphis area schools start Fall 2023 classes?