Thank you for such a wonderful and successful school year and thank you for entrusting your children to us. We hope we have met or exceeded your expectations and that your family had a fantastic year at Long Beach Elementary.
The school office will remain open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. through June 30, except Friday, June 19. The school building and office will be closed July 1 through August 10, with the office reopening on Tuesday, August 11.
The first day of school is Tuesday, September 1. On Friday, August 21, you will receive a welcome letter from your child's new teacher via Seesaw, email, and text. That letter will contain links to sign up for Family Engagement Meetings during the first week of school, notify the school of your child's transportation plans, and provide other important back-to-school information.
Parents of students moving to Ocean Park Elementary for 3rd grade: You can expect to receive a welcome letter from your child's new 3rd grade teacher in the mail sometime between August 18 and August 21.
Have a safe, fun, and relaxing summer. We can't wait to welcome everyone back in the fall!
Jim
Please note that there will be no Dylan’s After-School Program on Monday, June 15, or Tuesday, June 16, the final two days of school. If your child normally attends Dylan’s, it is very important that you notify the office of your child’s dismissal and transportation plans for those days.
Please contact the office at lboffice@oceanbeachschools.org or 360-642-3242 as soon as possible.
Thank you,
Jim
NEXT YEAR INFO
Parents and guardians,
On Friday, August 21, we will send an email and text message ("blast") to all families with important back-to-school information.
Included in that communication will be a welcome letter from your child's teacher containing everything you'll need to get ready for the new school year, including:
• A link to sign up for family engagement conferences during the first week of school
• A link to notify the office of your child's transportation plans for both the first week of school and the regular school year
• Classroom supply lists
• A link to the district academic calendar
• Important classroom and school information
• And more!
Important dates and times for the start of school:
• September 1: First day of school
• September 1–3: Half days with dismissal at 12:10 p.m.
• September 4: No School
• School begins each day at 8:30 a.m.
• Regular dismissal is 3:10 p.m.
• Early dismissal Wednesdays are at 1:40 p.m. throughout the year, except during the first week when Wednesday is a half day.
Please watch your email and text messages on August 21 so you don't miss this important information.
We look forward to welcoming everyone back for another great year!
P.S. The 2026-27 Academic Calendar, classroom supply list for the following grade, and report cards will be coming home on the last day of school, Tuesday, June 16, which is half-day dismissal at 12:10.
Jim
