The First Day of School Is This Week for Much of Central Ohio
Columbus City Schools and Olentangy Local Schools, the state's largest and fourth-largest districts, both start the 2026-2027 year on August 20. Here's what families should know as buses start running again and school zones fill back up with morning traffic this week.
The Back-to-School Countdown Starts This Week in Central Ohio
Getting ready for the 2026-2027 school year? Find Central Ohio school start dates, Ohio's back-to-school sales tax holiday, shopping tips, and practical ways to help your family transition smoothly into the new school year.