Weekly events

🦅 Welcome Back, Eagles!

2026-2027 School Year

The first day of school is almost here, and we can't wait to welcome everyone back for another great year at Wood River Rural Schools!

📅 First Day of School

Tuesday, August 11

Grades K-12

  • Elementary dismisses at 12:45 p.m.

  • Middle/High School dismisses at 1:00 p.m.

  • Breakfast and lunch will be served.

Preschool begins Monday, August 17.


📋 Online Registration

If you haven't already done so, please complete Online Registration before school begins. (click here)

All students—new and returning—must complete registration each year.

Questions?

☎️ Elementary Office: 308-583-2525

☎️ Middle/High School Office: 308-583-2249


📅 Mark Your Calendar

Thursday, August 6

🟣 6th Grade Orientation 5:30-6:00 p.m.

🟣 7th & 8th Grade Open House 6:00-6:30 p.m.


Monday, August 10

🟣 Preschool Open House

• AM Preschool: 5:30-6:00 p.m.

• PM Preschool: 6:00-6:30 p.m.

🟣 Elementary Open House (Grades 1-5) - 6:00-7:00 p.m.


Wednesday, August 12

💻 Digital Safety Meeting 6:00 p.m.

Parents who attend will have the $35 iPad insurance fee waived for their Grades 6-12 student.


Monday, August 17

🍎 Preschool Begins

📚 Elementary After School Program Begins

🎒 Kindergarten Orientation 6:00 p.m.

Kindergarten students do not attend school during the day on August 17.


🍎 Meal Prices

Breakfast (K-12): $1.00

NEW! Second Chance Breakfast (Grades 6-12): $3.00

Students in Grades 6-12 who miss breakfast before school have another opportunity to purchase breakfast later in the morning. Students who qualify for free or reduced-price meals will not be charged if it is their first meal of the day.

Lunch

  • Grades K-5: $3.35

  • Grades 6-12: $3.85

Families are encouraged to complete a Free & Reduced Meal Application if eligible. (click here)


💻 Student iPads

Every K-12 student will be issued an iPad.

  • Grades K-5 iPads remain at school.

  • Grades 6-12 students take their iPads home.


🏈 Athletic Reminder

Students participating in athletics must have a current physical on file before practices begin.

Physicals are required for:

  • Incoming Kindergarten students

  • Incoming 7th Grade students

  • Students in Grades 8-12 participating in athletics, cheer, dance, or marching band

  • Students transferring from another state or country


We look forward to seeing everyone on Tuesday, August 11!

We ARE Wood River

Always Reaching for Excellence