Upper Arlington Schools

Serve • Lead • Succeed

High school students on a wetlands field trip

Students from the Greensview Kindness Club holding signs

Students recording a video from the stadium for their Game Day Productions class

A kindergarten teacher leading personalized instruction

An elementary teacher reading to students on the learning stairs

Students working on a biology experiment

Elementary students learning to code robots

Students smiling outside for Windermere Way Day

Back to school information for the 2022-2023 school year

The first day of the 2022-2023 school year is just around the corner, and we are welcome back all of our Golden Bears! You can find important back to school updates — including dates, information about forms and fees, and updates about school meals — here and on our back to school information page.

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District Events

Aug 17

Kindergarten orientation; classes in session for grades 1-12

Aug 17

Board of Education Special Meeting
3:30 PM

Aug 18

School in session for all students (K-12)

Aug 18

Board of Education Special Meeting
3:30 PM

Sep 5

No School: Students and Staff: Labor Day

Sep 13

Board of Education Regular Meeting
6:00 PM

Sep 21

Early dismissal (K-12)

Elementary dismissal at 1:00 p.m.; secondary at 1:30 p.m.

Oct 11

Board of Education Regular Meeting
6:00 PM

Oct 14

End of first quarter (grades 6-12)

Oct 17

No School: Students; Staff report per schedule

Oct 27

Elementary early dismissal (K-5)

Dismissal at 11:05 a.m.; no lunch service

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Uniquely Accomplished

One-to-One Technology
KINDERGARTEN THROUGH 12

All Upper Arlington students, from elementary to high school, have one-to-one access to a technological device that appropriately supports and maximizes their learning. This program supplements existing strategies to personalize learning for all students. Learn more about personalized learning.

Advanced Programs of Study

COLLEGE CREDIT OPPORTUNITIES

Through Advanced Placement courses, the International Baccalaureate program and the College Credit Plus program, Upper Arlington students can choose from a variety of opportunities to experience college-level coursework and get a head start on earning college credit. Learn more about our advanced programs of study.

Golden Bear Tradition

148 STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS

Upper Arlington High School is proud to be home to 148 state championships since the 1930s. Our student athletes participate in 33 varsity sports at the high school, and each year several go on to pursue athletics at the college level. Learn more about our athletics program.

Legacy of Excellence
ACHIEVEMENTS IN THE ARTS

From ceramics classes to musical productions to symphony strings, our students have numerous and varied opportunities to explore every facet of the visual and performing arts. Our student artists and musicians are frequently recognized on the state and national level. Learn more about the arts

Commitment to Community
SERVICE LEARNING FOCUS

Upper Arlington Schools has a long history of providing engaging and relevant learning experiences that meet real community needs. Students of all grade levels engage in meaningful service-learning opportunities, which help to instill a lifelong commitment to community. Learn more about service learning.