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Boston Public Schools Opens September 8; Pre-K and Kindergarten Begin Thursday

BPS grades 1–12 begin September 8, with younger students starting September 10 and new M7 transit passes available from opening day.

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September 8, 2026

Nathanael Strickland

Editorial graphic: Boston grades 1–12 start September 8; pre-K and kindergarten start September 10.

Boston Public Schools begins the 2026–27 school year for grades 1–12 on Tuesday, September 8. Pre-K and kindergarten students start Thursday, September 10, according to the district’s published calendar.

Two opening dates for families

The staggered start means families with children in different grades may have different first-day arrangements. Check each school’s arrival instructions before heading out.

Transportation comes into focus

BPS says new MBTA M7 passes become available beginning September 8. Its transportation team describes planning more than 600 bus routes for roughly 20,000 students each school year, with routes finalized in late August.

For households returning to school and work after Labor Day, confirming the morning route and pickup arrangements is a practical first step. The district’s transportation and school pages provide the most direct starting points for family-specific questions.

Source: Boston Public Schools calendar, transportation information and opening preparations, checked September 8, 2026.

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