Ruthven-Ayrshire Week at a Glance graphic. Monday, August 24: first day for Middle School and High School grades 5-12, Intake Conferences for K-4, Home Visits for Preschool. Tuesday, August 25: first day for K-4 elementary, Home Visits continue for Preschool. Wednesday, August 26: first day for Preschool, Annual Flag Raising Ceremony at 8:30 am, public invited. Thursday, August 27: first home high school volleyball game at the Graettinger Indoor Complex. Friday, August 28: first home high school football game at the Ruthven Outdoor Complex.

Here's your look at the week ahead as we officially kick off the 2026-27 school year...

MONDAY, AUGUST 24 📚 1st day of school for Middle School & High School (grades 5-12)

🤝 Intake Conferences for our K-4 elementary families

🏡 Home Visits for our Preschool families

TUESDAY, AUGUST 25 📚 1st day of school for our K-4 Elementary students

🏡 Home Visits continue for our Preschool families

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26 📚 1st day of school for our Preschool Titans!

🎉 Annual Flag Raising Ceremony at 8:30 am ... the whole community is invited to join us!

THURSDAY, AUGUST 27 🏐 1st Home HS Volleyball Game (Graettinger Indoor Complex)

FRIDAY, AUGUST 28 🏈 1st Home HS Football Game (Ruthven Outdoor Complex)

This is our 4th year starting the school year with this phased entry approach, and it continues to be one of the best decisions we've made. Rather than bringing every grade level into the building on day one, we take the time to welcome each group with the intention and care they deserve... from a personal home visit for our littlest Titans, to one-on-one conferences for our K-4 families, all the way through flag raising with our newest Preschoolers.

A note for our K-4 families: given the wonderful turnout at last week's Open House, we're adjusting Monday a bit. Rather than asking you to come into the building sometime between 11 and 7, your child's teacher will reach out directly by phone or email during the school day on Monday. This gives us the same chance to connect and make sure your child is ready for Tuesday, without asking your family to rearrange your whole day to do it.

We can't wait to welcome every Titan home this week, and to see everyone out cheering on our Titans Thursday and Friday!