The Ultimate Back-to-School Guide for the Mon Valley & Pittsburgh East

Get ready, families of the Mon Valley & Pittsburgh East! The countdown has begun, and the first day of school for your little ones in the Mon Valley and Pittsburgh East is just around the corner.

We've got you covered with the ultimate guide to kickstart the school year. Looking for school calendars in Mon Valley and Pittsburgh East? Fun back-to-school events in Mon Valley and Pittsburgh East? Where to get your kid's back-to-school haircut or go back-to-school shopping in Mon Valley and Pittsburgh East?

We have it all! Check it all out here:

School Calendars for the Mon Valley & Pittsburgh East

• Allegheny Valley School District: 
  • First Day: August 25, 2025
• Belle Vernon School District:
  • First Day: August 20 for A - K & August 21 for L - Z
• Beth Center District: 
  • First Day: August, 25, 2025
• Bentworth District: 
  • First Day:  August 19, 2025
• Brownsville District: 
  • First Day: August 26, 2025
• California District: 
  • First Day: August 26, 2025
• Cal Charter School District: 
  • First Day: August 21, 2025
• Charleroi School District: 
  • First Day: August 21, 2025
• Duquesne School District: 
  • First Day: August 27, 2025
• East Allegheny School District: 
  • First Day: August 21, 2025
• Elizabeth Forward School District: 
  • First Day: September 2, 2025
• Fox Chapel School District: 
  • First Day: August 21, 2025
• Frazier School District: 
  • First Day: August 25, 2025
• Gateway School District:
  • First Day: August 21, 2025 
• Hempfield School District: 
  • First Day: August 20, 2025
• Highlands School District: 
  • First Day: August 26, 2025
• McKeesport School District: 
  • First Day: August 20, 2025
• Monessen School District: 
  • First Day: August 22, 2025
• New Kensington - Arnold School District: 
  • First Day: August 20, 2025
• Penn Hills School District: 
  • First Day: August 19, 2025
• Plum School District: 
  • First Day: August 20, 2025
• Propel School District: 
  • First Day: August 18, 2025
• Ringgold School District:
  • First Day: August 25, 2025
• Riverview School District: 
  • First Day: September 2, 2025
• South Allegheny School District: 
  • First Day: August 21, 2025
• Yough School District: 
  • First Day: August 27, 2025
• Woodland Hills School District: 
  • First Day: August 21, 2025

Please note that dates may change. Reference the school's website hyperlinked above as a secondary resource.

Back-to-School Events in Mon Valley and Pittsburgh East

• August 5, 2025 - Verona, PA - National Night Out & Back To School Bash: Meet your local emergency responders and enjoy food, games and more! 
• August 14, 21 and 28, 2025 - Oakmont, PA - Back to School Movie Marathon: Enjoy a fun movie before the school year starts! 
• August 16, 2025 - Monroeville, PA - Back to School Event: Freebies and fun at this back to school event!
• August 16, 2025 - Belle Vernon, PA - Back to School Drive: Enjoy food and donate some supplies to those who need it the most!
• August 17, 2025 - Dunbar, PA - Kids Back to School Party: Eat for free and have some fun!
• August 17, 2025 - Herminie, PA - Back to School Event: Get the supplies you need for the start of a new school year! 
• August 18, 2025 - Elizabeth, PA - Back to School Event: Food, fun and entertainment - get some supplies for the new school year!
• August 19, 2025 - Penn Hills, PA - Paint Your School Supplies: Make your supplies more fun and colorful!
• August 21, 2025 - Ringgold School District - Back to School Event: Get the supplies you need!
• August 25, 2025 - Buena Vista, PA - Back to School Pool Party: Enjoy the last swim before school starts! 
• September 6, 2025 - McKeesport, PA - Back to School Vendor Event: Get the supplies you need for the start of the new school year and check out some local vendors!

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Back-to-School Haircuts in Mon Valley and Pittsburgh East

Looking for a great spot for a back-to-school haircut? Here are a few stylists in Mon Valley and Pittsburgh East offering back-to-school haircut specials!

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Know of a back-to-school haircut event or stylist special in Mon Valley and Pittsburgh East? Email mandiec@macaronikid.com with the details and we'll get it added!

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Back-to-School Shopping in Mon Valley and Pittsburgh East

There are the big box stores, of course, but you can also support locally-owned businesses when doing your back-to-school shopping! Here are some of our favorite places for shopping for school supplies and clothes in Mon Valley and Pittsburgh East that are locally owned:

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Have a favorite locally owned spot for back-to-school shopping you don't see listed here? Email mandiec@macaronikid.com, and we'll get it added!

Here are some other helpful tips and tricks for a successful school year! 

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