School reminder guide

End-of-School-Year Checklist

The end of the school year brings forms, returns, fees, records, celebrations, and summer transitions.

Key dates

  • Records and fees: Final month of school
  • Returns and pickups: Final two weeks
  • Summer transition: Final week

End-of-school-year reminders help families close the loop before schedules change.

Many tasks are small but time-sensitive: library books, device returns, lunch balances, medication pickup, report cards, teacher gifts, and summer program confirmations.

Wrap-up checklist

  • Return books, devices, uniforms, and borrowed items.
  • Pay meal, activity, or care balances.
  • Download report cards and records.
  • Confirm summer camp and childcare dates.
  • Save next school year’s calendar if available.

FAQ

  • What should families do before the last day?

    Return school property, pay balances, save records, confirm summer plans, and download calendar items for next year.

  • Why keep an end-of-year checklist?

    It prevents small administrative tasks from becoming summer surprises.