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CPPS Welcomes Students Back For An Exceptional First Day Of School - 08/25/26

The hallways, classrooms and playgrounds of College Place Public Schools were once again filled with students Tuesday as CPPS kicked off the 2026-27 school year with plenty of enthusiasm, energy and new faces.

 

First-day attendance came in above district projections, adding to a strong start as students returned to classrooms across the district.

 

Each school put its own stamp on the first day, creating opportunities for students to reconnect, build relationships and begin making the new school year their own.  At Davis Elementary, Dragons returned to newly constructed playgrounds featuring new play equipment and play surfaces. The project was completed over the summer, and students wasted little time putting the new spaces to use.

 

At Sager Middle School, Raiders reconnected with classmates and staff in their Dens, spending time building connections and preparing for a successful year. Later in the day, students came together for an all-school assembly that put Sager school spirit on full display.

 

At College Place High School, Hawks kicked off the morning with a spirited all-school assembly, bringing students and staff together and setting an energetic tone for the first day.

 

“There is just something special about the first day of school,” said CPPS Superintendent Jim Fry. “You see kids reconnecting with friends, teachers welcoming students at their doors and families trusting us with their kids for another year. Seeing so many students here on Day 1, including so many new faces, made it even more exciting. It was just a great day to have our kids back in our schools, connecting with one another and ready to learn and grow.”

 

Tuesday’s successful opening was the culmination of months of work behind the scenes. District and school administrators worked throughout the summer alongside teachers, office staff, custodians, maintenance and grounds crews, technology staff, transportation, food services and others to hire and welcome new employees, build schedules, prepare classrooms and facilities, complete summer projects and work through the countless details that come with opening a new school year.

 

“Starting a school year is a little like getting an airplane off the ground,” Fry said. “There are a lot of moving parts, and it takes a lot of people working together to make it happen. I am incredibly thankful for our district and school administrators and our entire staff who put in the work this summer to make sure we were ready to welcome students back. Now comes the best part: having our kids here.”

CPPS Welcomes Students Back For An Exceptional First Day Of School - 08/25/26

The hallways, classrooms and playgrounds of College Place Public Schools were once again filled with students Tuesday as CPPS kicked off the 2026-27 school year with plenty of enthusiasm, energy and new faces.

 

First-day attendance came in above district projections, adding to a strong start as students returned to classrooms across the district.

 

Each school put its own stamp on the first day, creating opportunities for students to reconnect, build relationships and begin making the new school year their own.  At Davis Elementary, Dragons returned to newly constructed playgrounds featuring new play equipment and play surfaces. The project was completed over the summer, and students wasted little time putting the new spaces to use.

 

At Sager Middle School, Raiders reconnected with classmates and staff in their Dens, spending time building connections and preparing for a successful year. Later in the day, students came together for an all-school assembly that put Sager school spirit on full display.

 

At College Place High School, Hawks kicked off the morning with a spirited all-school assembly, bringing students and staff together and setting an energetic tone for the first day.

 

“There is just something special about the first day of school,” said CPPS Superintendent Jim Fry. “You see kids reconnecting with friends, teachers welcoming students at their doors and families trusting us with their kids for another year. Seeing so many students here on Day 1, including so many new faces, made it even more exciting. It was just a great day to have our kids back in our schools, connecting with one another and ready to learn and grow.”

 

Tuesday’s successful opening was the culmination of months of work behind the scenes. District and school administrators worked throughout the summer alongside teachers, office staff, custodians, maintenance and grounds crews, technology staff, transportation, food services and others to hire and welcome new employees, build schedules, prepare classrooms and facilities, complete summer projects and work through the countless details that come with opening a new school year.

 

“Starting a school year is a little like getting an airplane off the ground,” Fry said. “There are a lot of moving parts, and it takes a lot of people working together to make it happen. I am incredibly thankful for our district and school administrators and our entire staff who put in the work this summer to make sure we were ready to welcome students back. Now comes the best part: having our kids here.”