This weekend marks the last days of summer for area students as schools begin classes next week.

The Mid-Prairie School District, Highland School District, Washington, and Iowa Mennonite School all start classes on August 23rd. Mid-Prairie East and West Elementary students and fifth grade students can drop off their supplies on August 21 at the district’s ice cream socials. Highland Middle School is having a “Load Your Locker” event on August 20 where students can find their assigned lockers and get familiar with the building, and Highland Elementary is having a back to school night on August 22. IMS is having a new student and family orientation on August 22. Their all-school retreat takes place on August 24 at Crooked Creek Christian Camp in Washington. The IMS All-Parent meeting will occur on August 28.