July 22, 2026
OCS Back to School 2026 — Important Dates
The first day of school for Opelika City Schools is August 6, 2026. Here is a list of important dates regarding schedule pick-up and Meet the Teacher. Parents of current and returning students should check their email for a Snapcode link to make sure they are registered for the 2026–27 school year.
OCS Pre-K Orientation
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
Sessions are at 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Parents must attend one session.
Meet Your Teacher Day (Grades K–5)
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
Your child’s teacher will contact you by email or phone to schedule an appointment. If you have not been contacted by August 3, please contact your child’s school.
Fox Run Schedule Pick-Up
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
All 6th grade students will pick up schedules by team:
- 8:00–8:45 — Blazers and Avengers
- 9:00–9:45 — Knights
- 10:00–10:45 — Guardians
- 11:00–11:45 — Warriors
OMS Schedule Pick-Up
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
- 9:00–10:00 a.m. — 7th Grade
- 10:30–11:30 a.m. — 8th Grade
All students will pick up schedules in the boys gym and are encouraged to find classroom locations. Reconnect/registration will take place in the media center. Meetings with classroom teachers will be during Open House.
OHS Schedule Pick-Up
Schedule distribution for 10th–12th grade students was July 21, 2026. 9th grade schedules will be distributed at Freshman Orientation on July 23.
Source: Opelika City Schools
From the Opelika Daily News.
