Welcome to the 2026–2027 school year!
This page has everything families need to get ready for the first days of school. Start with the key dates and school supplies essentials, then review exciting back to school events, uniforms, required paperwork, and other important resources below.
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SEPTEMBER
- Sept 2: 5:00 pm Ribbon Cutting & Blessing
- Sept 2: 5:30-6:30 pm Ice Cream Social & School Supply Drop-off
- Sept 2: 6:00-7:00 pm ELC (PS/PK) New Parent Orientation Mandatory for new ELC parents
- Sept 7: NO SCHOOL (Labor Day)
- Sept 8: First Day of School (Noon Early Dismissal)
- Sept 8: 8:30-9:00 am - Welcome OLG Parents Coffee Reception @ OLG gym patio
- Sep 9: First Wednesday K-8 2:15pm Early Dismissal -- Wednesday early dismissal will continue throughout the year...
- Sept 10: 6:00-7:30 pm Curriculum Night Mandatory for Pre-K - 8th Grade parents
- Sept 12: Instrument Rental for Band (grades 5-8) 10:00 am @ Kennedy High School
- Sept 16: 5th Grade: First Day of Band
- Sep 18: Middle School First Day of Band
- Sept 14-Oct 9: MAP testing grades 1-8. Please refrain from missing school.
- Sept 23: Picture Day (all grades). FREE DRESS for individual portraits.
- Sept 25: Jog-A-Thon / Noon Early Dismissal
OCTOBER
- Oct 1: Tuition Assistance Application Opens to apply for the 2027-2028 school year (Office Deadline Dec 16; Final Deadline: Dec 31). Overview here
- Oct 6: Fall Open House (for prospective families)
- Oct 21: Picture Retake Day (all grades). (Wear uniform, bring free dress)
- Oct 24: Fall Festival
Parent/Teacher Conference Mandatory for all grades:
Check email for information from your homeroom teacher to schedule.
- Oct 28: Noon Early Dismissal. Fall Conferences
- Oct 29-30: No classes. Fall Conferences.
Please always check our Online School Calendar and email communications for more details and updates.
Parents provide certain classroom school supplies. 2026-2027 School Supplies List. (Please note the main tab is for students in K-8. For PreSchool/Pre-K students, click on the "ELC" tab).
Most families purchase school supplies from local or on-line stores. If you prefer a one-stop shop, the vendor schooltoolbox.com will gather all the items your child needs and send it straight to your home.
K-8: The Sept 2nd Ice Cream Social & School Supply Drop Off event is a great opportunity to bring supplies to the classroom. (Keep the backpack and water bottle for the first day of school. First Day of School Checklist) If you are unable to come Sept 2nd, or are in Preschool/Pre-K, bring items the first day of school.
Get one more item off your September to-do list and bring in your student's earthquake/disaster comfort kit aka "Earthquake kit" to the classroom. If you need more time, bring within the first week of school (required, all grades).
Back to School Events:
Wednesday, September 2nd, 2026
Let’s gather as a community to celebrate the transformation of our school campus and give heartfelt thanks to those who made it happen! Come see firsthand how our campus has been brought to life!
- Show Your OLG Pride: Students and families, throw on your favorite OLG gear, CYO spirit wear, or PE uniform!
- Ice Cream & Connection: Stay for our annual School Supply Drop Off and Ice Cream Social.
- Welcome & Catch Up: Visit with teachers, reconnect with friends, meet our special guests, and help us give a warm welcome to our new Parochial Vicar, Fr. Marc!
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Join us Wednesday, September 2nd at 5:00 PM for a special Ribbon Cutting and Blessing!
Let’s gather as a community to celebrate the transformation of our school campus and give heartfelt thanks to those who made it happen!
Our deepest gratitude goes to the Fulcrum Foundation, Shea Homes, the Archdiocese of Seattle Office for Catholic Schools and the dedicated construction team at KNIPP Construction. Thanks to their extraordinary generosity of time, talent, and treasure, our students now have an updated space designed to inspire learning, leadership, service, and prayer for years to come. We also want to thank our parish and school staff, parishioners, and neighbors for your patience and positivity throughout this process.
Come see firsthand how our campus has been brought to life!
What to Expect:
- Show Your OLG Pride: Students and families, throw on your favorite OLG gear, CYO spirit wear, or PE uniform!
- Ice Cream & Connection: Stay for our annual School Supply Drop Off and Ice Cream Social.
- Welcome & Catch Up: Visit with teachers, reconnect with friends, meet our special guests, and help us give a warm welcome to our new Parochial Vicar, Fr. Marc!
Welcome back home, Guadalupans! We can’t wait to celebrate, rejoice, and be glad together.
Time: From 5:30pm to 6:30pm
Place: Gym Patio and School Classrooms
Who: Open to 2026-27 enrolled families, all grades.
Meet your child's teachers and drop off school supplies in the classroom!
For key things to know about school supplies, click the blue bar at the top of this page "School Supply Essentials".
You won't want to miss it!--
Ice Cream!
Ice cream on the Gym Patio. Thank you Parent Org! Parent Org will be on hand to tell you about the many ways to get involved and start earning volunteer hours today! We'd love to meet you and include you in our close-knit community of committed parent volunteers, creating a fun, dynamic environment.
Experts will be also on-hand to tell you more about the OLG Parish, CYO Athletics and upcoming events!
Uniform Exchange (K-8)
The Uniform Exchange will be open at the bottom of the school ramp. Early attendees please help us set up / organize tables until 5:30 pm (time spent counts toward volunteer hours - log here). The exchange opens at 5:30 pm.
Uniforms apply to students in grades Kindergarten to 8th grade. (PreSchool / Pre-K wear free dress each day, however we often have some small uniform sizes on hand if you are interested).
More about Uniforms
Parent Resources
The Parent Org (PO), CYO, and Parish are ready to talk to you about how you can be involved and rack up those volunteer hours! Stop by and chat for those early connections.
Comfort Kit
Get one more item off your September to-do list and bring in your student's earthquake/disaster comfort kit aka "Earthquake kit" to the classroom today! If you need more time, bring within the first week of school (required, all grades).
Time: From 6:00pm to 7:00pm
Where: School Hall
Who: Parents who are new and enrolled in Preschool/Pre-K for 2026-27
If your family is new to the OLG Early Learning Center (ELC), attendance is Mandatory.
If you cannot attend, contact ELC Director, Shelby Lange.Adults only. Please arrange for your own childcare.
Make sure to bring any additional pending paperwork that may be required. Keep an eye on email reminders in August. Feel free to contact us with any questions you may have.
You are welcome to join the OLG community at 5:30 pm for the Ice Cream Social! Please join us!
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Tuesday, September 8th
First Day of School 2026
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First Day of School Checklist
K-8 Drop off Time: From 8:15am to 8:30am. School Start Time/ Late Bell: 8:30am.
PS/PK Drop off Time: 8:00 am. Park and enter from 34th Ave SW (pictured below)
ALL GRADES:
Please watch important videos about Drop Off and Pick up Basics
Arrival / Dismissal Details
Speed zone 7:50-8:40 am and 2:50 to 3:30 pm
Allow extra time for first day pictures on campus!
Dismissal Time: 12:00pm. Please note dismissal at NOON Sept 8th
Extended Day Care: There is no morning/afternoon EDC/aftercare on the first day.
K-8 Dress Code: Full uniform "blues" is required on the first day of school.Lunch: No lunch on the first day. School Hot Lunch Program starts Wednesday.
Snack: K-8: Please make sure your children pack a healthy snack & water bottle. PS/PK: Snacks will be provided, but pack water bottle. Supplies: If you missed the Sept 2nd school supply drop off, bring supplies today! Otherwise, bring backpack, water bottle and snack items (checklist).
Earthquake Kit: Please bring the earthquake/disaster comfort kit aka "Earthquake kit" to the classroom within the first week of school (all grades).
Time: From 8:30am to 9:00am on Tuesday, Sept 8th
Where: At the Walmesley Center (gym)
Attendance: All school families are welcome to join. The event is sponsored by the Parent Org. Make new friends, keep the old!
Don’t have time to shop for supplies? School Tool Box has you covered! Ship all your child’s supplies direct to your door with a click! (optional service from 3rd party vendor)
Questions?
Check our Parent FAQ Page or contact the school office.
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Before/After School Care: K-8 / PS/PK
Wednesday, September 9th
Wednesday Early 2:15 pm Dismissal (K-8)
Wednesday early dismissal will continue throughout the year for Grades K-8
Thursday, September 10th
Curriculum Night
for Pre-K to 8th Grade Parents
Adults Only
Attendance required for Pre-K to 8th Grade Parents
When: Thursday, Sept 10th, 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
Where: Walmesley Center (gym)
Who: Parents of students PK to 8th grade. Adults only.
Why: Find out the great plans our teachers have in store. And its Mandatory!
Please arrange your own childcare.
** Earn volunteer hours by watching a group of OLG students while their parents attend the meeting. Log volunteer hours here**
Uniforms:
Applicable to students in grades Kindergarten through 8th
PRO TIPS:
- Size UP on Lands’ End sweatshirt – it runs narrower and tighter sleeves.
- LABEL uniform pieces with child’s name / initials!
Find resources/ guidelines about the OLG dress code, including OLG Spirit Wear on our OLG Uniform Guidelines page.
Take note of any additional paperwork to have ready:
These forms are required to be submitted prior to the first day of school. If you are looking for something, check the Parent Resources Hub.
- Certificate of Immunizations (CIS): Immunization records must be up-to-date by the first day of school. The Washington Immunization site makes it easy to auto-fill information on the form. Just don’t forget to sign! More information can be found on the WA DOH page.
- Earthquake / Disaster Comfort Kit Supplies: All students are required to have an emergency comfort kit. Bring it to the Sept 2nd supply drop off and have one less item on your September list.
- Health Forms:
- K-8: Make sure to review also any remaining paperwork to complete in your Finalsite Checklist. Look for further details this summer in email.
- PreSchool/Pre-K: Turn in the 2026-2027 ELC Health Form at the ELC Orientation on Wednesday, Sept 2nd.
Other important information for Families:
You’re Ready for Back to School!
We look forward to welcoming our OLG families back for another wonderful school year. Please check the Online School Calendar and your email regularly for updates and reminders.
Uniform Guidelines
