The start of a new school year is just around the corner, and the tax-free week on buying school supplies in Florida ends on Sunday. Here is what parents and students should know to be prepared for each county in north central Florida:
Alachua County
- Alachua County schools are opening their doors to students on Thursday, Aug. 10.
- A list of all start times for schools in Alachua County for 2023-24.
- The Alachua County 2023-24 school year calendar.
Bradford County
- Bradford County schools open for students on Aug. 10.
- The Bradford County 2023-24 school year calendar.
- The new Bradford Elementary is set to be open by Oct. 1.
Citrus County
- The first day of school for Citrus County students is Aug. 10.
- The Citrus County 2023-24 school year calendar.
Columbia County
- The first day of school for Columbia County schools is Aug. 10.
- The Columbia County 2023-24 school year calendar.
Dixie County
- The first day of school for Dixie County students is Aug. 10, with an early release also scheduled for that day.
- The Dixie County 2023-24 school year calendar.
Gilchrist County
- Gilchrist County is opening its school doors to students on Aug. 10.
- The Gilchrist County 2023-24 school year calendar.
Hernando County
- The first day of school for Hernando County is scheduled for Monday, Aug. 14.
- The Hernando County 2023-24 school year calendar.
Levy County
- Levy County is opening its door to students on Aug. 10.
- The Levy County 2023-24 school year calendar.
Marion County
- The first day of school in Marion County is scheduled for Aug. 10.
- A list of all start times for Marion County schools.
- The Marion County 2023-24 school year calendar.
Putnam County
- The first day of school for Putnam County schools is Aug. 10.
- A list of all Putnam County Start times.
- The Putnam County 2023-24 school year calendar
Union County
- Union County is opening its school doors to students on Aug. 10.
- The Union County 2023-24 school year calendar.