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Transition Day Aug. 20, 2026

Kindergarten Student

To make the transition easier for students entering kindergarten, sixth grade and ninth grade, as well as for students who attend Husky Academy and the Hahn Center for International Learners, Ritenour is hosting special Transition Day activities on Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026 to acclimate them to their new schools.

Ritenour’s first day of school is Monday, Aug. 24. 

Parents and students are encouraged to attend the Aug. 20 Transition Day events, which include informational sessions, school tours, a snack in the cafeteria, and much more. Families will also have the opportunity to meet school counselors, teachers and administrators. 

Kindergarten

Kindergartners and their parents will meet at their respective elementary schools in the morning on Aug. 20.  Doors open at 9 a.m., with the program going from 9:30 to 11 a.m. In addition to informational sessions and time to meet new friends, kindergartners and their parents will have the opportunity for a bus tour. Kindergartners should not bring their school supplies for this event. Transportation is not provided for kindergarten Transition Day.

Middle School

Transition Day for sixth graders at Hoech and Ritenour middle schools will be held from 7:30 to 10:30 a.m., with an optional parent session at the start of the program. Sixth-graders will have the opportunity to meet teachers and friends, get their school ID, tour the building and have a snack. Bus service is provided to students who are eligible for transportation.

High School

Transition activities for ninth-graders at Ritenour High School will be held 8:05-11:05 a.m. and will help them become familiar with their class schedule, teachers and classmates. A parent orientation will be held at the beginning of the session. Transportation is provided to students who are eligible for transportation. 

Husky Academy and ACE

Students who attend Husky Academy and the ACE Program are encouraged to meet with the Husky Academy director between 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. by contacting Husky Academy Director Tavonda Palmer Harvey at palmerharveyt@ritenourschools.org or by calling (314) 493-6034 to make an appointment.

Hahn Center for International Learners

The Hahn Center for International Learners will hold open house activities 8:30-10:30 a.m. on the campus of the Ritenour Center for Educational Excellence, 10901 St. Henry Lane in St. Ann. Parents and families are encouraged to attend. Transportation is available for students attending this center.