Friendly reminder: the Anacortes School District Back-to-School Guide for 2025–2026 is ready to help families prepare for a smooth and successful start to the year. This all-in-one digital resource has everything you need in one convenient place. Visit our website to explore the guide and get ready for day one!

With school just two weeks away, now is the perfect time to review the guide and make sure your student is ready for day one.

Annual Update Reminder
All families are required to complete their Annual Update in Skyward Family Access before school begins. This step ensures that your student’s contact information, emergency contacts, health forms, and transportation requests are accurate and up to date. Please log in to Skyward Family Access as soon as possible to complete your update.

What you’ll find in the Back-to-School Guide:

• School Supply Lists – grade-level checklists to help you shop smart and stay prepared

• Technology Info – details on student devices, apps, login instructions, and tech support

• Bus Routes & Transportation – available through the My Ride K-12 app

• 2025-26 Student Calendar – UPDATED with new half-day changes, plus key dates, holidays, and events

• Daily Schedules – review when and where students need to be each day

• School Meals – free breakfast and lunch for all students at Mount Erie, Island View, and Fidalgo Elementary schools (HB 1238) and at Cap Sante High School (CEP school). Families can also apply for Free and Reduced Price Meals in Skyward Family Access and manage lunch accounts through MealTime Online.

• Medication Information – health guidelines and required forms
   

Take a few minutes now to explore the guide and complete your Annual Update in Skyward. Doing so will help ensure your student is fully set for success when the first day of school arrives!