c	ISSUES: Early August School Start Dates Talking Points The school year should not start until AFTER September 1st.  Starting that early may hurt teacher continuing education efforts and deprive high school students from getting summer work experience. MORE What can you do about the "August Creep"? Take action. Local school officials normally set school year calendars beginning in February, March and April.  But some are starting as early as October. Call your Superintendent and ask when the calendar planning will begin for the upcoming year. MORE