Get ready, families of Southern Dutchess! The countdown has begun, and the first day of school for your little ones is just around the corner.
We've got you covered with the ultimate guide to kickstart the school year. Looking for school calendars in Wappingers, Beacon, or Pawling? Fun back-to-school events from Beacon to Hopewell to Pawling? Where to get your kid's back-to-school haircut or go back-to-school shopping in Dutchess County?
We have it all! Check it all out here:
School Calendars for Southern Dutchess County
- Arlington Central School District
- First Day: Thursday, September 5
- Beacon City School District
- First Day: Wednesday, September 4
- Carmel Central School District
- First Day: Tuesday, September 3
- Pawling Central School District
- First Day: Thursday, September 5
- Wappingers Central School District
- First Day: Thursday, September 5
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Back-to-School Events in Southern Dutchess
- Back to School Block Party
Saturday, August 24, 12 pm-3 pm
Jump-start planning and preparation for the upcoming school year with more than 15 community partners!
Know of a community back-to-school event in Southern Dutchess we're missing? Add it to our Macaroni KID calendar now!
Back-to-School Haircuts in Southern Dutchess
Looking for a great spot for a back-to-school haircut? Here are a few favorite stylists in Southern Dutchess
- Campbell and Campbell Salon: 493 Main St, Beacon
- Twins Barber Shop: 349 Main St, Beacon
- In The Cut/ Trends Inn: 1127 Main St, Fishkill
- Limitless Barbershop: 1075 Route 82, Hopewell Junction
- Meghan Ave Salon: 54 East Main St, Pawling
Know of a back-to-school haircut event or stylist special in Southern Dutchess? Email PamelaO@macaronikid.com with the details and we'll get it added!
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Back-to-School Shopping in Southern Dutchess County
There are the big box stores, of course, but you can also support locally-owned businesses when doing your back-to-school shopping! Here are some of our favorite places for shopping for school supplies and clothes from Pawling to Wappingers to Fishkill that are locally owned:
- Zakka Joy
- 117 Main St, Beacon
- Quirky shop filled with fun and unique gifts and stationery items such as abstract art planners, funky backpack keychains, polka dot folders, and Hello Kitty pencils.
- Jerricks Lower East Side
- 1545 Route 54, Fishkill
- For more than 35 years Jerricks has been THE place for school supply shopping in Southern Dutchess County. Carrying a full line of brand-name, generic, and closeout supplies, Jerricks is a one-stop shop for everything on your supply list.
Have a favorite locally owned spot for back-to-school shopping you don't see listed here? Email email@macaronikid.com, and we'll get it added!
