Back-to-school season in the Seacoast is here, and we’ve got everything local families need to start the 2025 school year off right. Whether you're looking for Seacoast school calendars, community back-to-school events, haircuts, or deals on school supplies — this guide is your one-stop shop for back-to-school in the Seacoast.
š School Calendars for the Seacoast
Here’s when school starts for local students. Click to view the full calendar for each district:
Oyster River SAU #5
(Durham, Lee, Madbury)
First day: August 31
Dover SAU #11
First day: September
Epping SAU #14
(Epping, Fremont)
First day: September 1
Exeter SAU #16
(Brentwood, East Kingston, Exeter, Exeter Region Cooperative, Kensington, Newfields, Stratham)
First day: August 31
Pinkerton Academy
First day for grades 11-12: August 26
First day for grades 9-10: August 27
Sanborn Regional SAU #17
(Kingston, Newton)
First day: August 31
Winnacunnet SAU #21
(Hampton Falls, North Hampton, Seabrook, South Hampton, Winnacunnet Cooperative)
First day for grades 1-9 and SST students: August 31
First day for grades 10-12: September 1
Greenland SAU #50
(Greenland, New Castle, Newington, Rye)
First day for Greenland: August 31
First day for New Castle: August 31
First day for Newington: August 31
First day for Rye: August 31
Portsmouth SAU #52
First day for grades 1-9: August 27
First day for grades 10-12: August 28
Somersworth SAU #56
First day for grades K-9: September 1
First day for grades 10-12: September 2
First day for Pre-K: September 3 & 4
Ellis School SAU #83
(Fremont)
First day for grades 1-8: August 27
First day for Pre-K - K: Sept 1
Hampton SAU #90
First day: September 1
Phillips Exeter Academy
First day: September 2
Rollinsford SAU #104
First day for grades 1-6: August 31
First day for K: September 1
Timberlane Regional SAU #106
(Atkinson, Danville, Plaistow, Sandown)
First day: August 27
Seacoast Charter School SAU #403
First day: Sept 8
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āļø Back-to-School Haircuts in the Seacoast
Looking for a fresh cut before the first day? Here are local salons and barbers offering kid-friendly trims:
The Best Part Barbershop
252 Calef Highway, Epping
(603) 679-2267
Offering $20 back to school haircuts from August 14-22!
Scuttlebutt Barbershop
165 Court St. Portsmouth
(413) 466-7316
Sweet Snips
105 Lafayette Rd B2, Hampton Falls
(603) 601-7610
Know a stylist offering back-to-school specials? Email us and we’ll get them added!
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šļø Back-to-School Shopping in the Seacoast
Support local while getting that first day of school outfit! These small businesses are great stops for back-to-school shopping:
Baby Go Round
105 Lafayette Road, Hampton Falls
Children's Orchard
105 Gosling Rd Ste, 11 Newington
Puddlejumpers Children's Shop
31 Water Street, Exeter
Sweet Pea
95 Brewery Lane, Portsmouth
The Wishing Elephant
22 Canal Street, Suite 223, Somersworth
Have a favorite local shop that should be on this list? Email us and we’ll add it!
More tips to make this school year in Seacoast, NH a great one:
5 Teacher-Approved Tips to Make Back-to-School Time Great
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