Schedule Reminders | August 17-21, 2026

We started the school year strong, and most of our Wildcats are back! This week, we’re excited to welcome our youngest Wildcats as our Toppenish Early Learning Center joins us for the start of their school year.

As a reminder, beginning tomorrow, Tuesday, August 18, students in grades 1–12 will transition to their regular school-day schedule and regular release times. Kindergarten students will continue to follow an early release schedule through this Thursday, August 20, to allow additional time for required WaKids Testing. 

• Toppenish High School |  Start: 8:00 a.m.  | Regular Release: 2:30 p.m.  | Early Release: 11:30 a.m.

• CATS High School  | Start: 8:00 a.m.  | Regular Release: 2:30 p.m.  | Early Release: 11:30 a.m.

• Toppenish Middle School |  Start:  8:05 a.m.  | Regular Release: 2:35 p.m.  |  Early Release: 11:35 a.m.

• Garfield Elementary | Start: 8:25 a.m.  | Regular Release: 2:55 p.m.  | Early Release: 11:55 a.m.

• Kirkwood Elementary | Start: 8:20 a.m.  | Regular Release: 2:50 p.m.  | Early Release: 11:50 a.m.

• Lincoln Elementary | Start: 8:30 a.m.  | Regular Release: 3:00 p.m.  | Early Release: 12:00 p.m.

• Valley View Elementary | Start: 8:40 a.m.  | Regular Release: 3:10 p.m.  |  Early Release 12:10 p.m.

Our Toppenish Early Learning Center will welcome students for their first day on Thursday, Aug 20, 2026. ELC students will follow an early release schedule that day.

• Early Learning Center | Start: 8:00 a.m., Doors Open: 7:45 a.m. | Regular Release: 2:30 p.m.  | Early Release: 11:45 a.m. 

Beginning Friday, August 21, all students will be on their regular full-day schedule.

Thank you for helping us get the year off to such a strong start. We’re looking forward to a great week ahead!