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Our website includes year-round information about academics, support services, and resources. Schools also provide specific communication to families just before the school year begins.

Below is information that you may find especially helpful as you prepare for a new school year. This information is updated each summer as your official Back to School Guide and can be referenced throughout the year.

The first day of the 2026-2027 school year is Wednesday, August 12. 

  • The link below will take you to the 2026-27 School Calendar webpage, which includes the School Year Calendar and the Secondary Schools A/B Day Schedule.

    2026-2027 School Year Calendar

    First Day of School: Wednesday, August 12, 2026

    Last Day of School: Friday, June 4, 2027

  • For families whose students will be riding the school bus to and/or from school, please read the important information below.

    If we are short on drivers, a route may run late or be combined with another route. This may result in minor delays, but our goal is to continue providing transportation whenever possible rather than canceling service.

    Families will be notified of delays, route combinations, or schedule changes through the EZ Arrival App.

    Please make sure you have:

    • Downloaded the EZ Arrival App
    • Provided the Transportation Department with the information needed to connect your student to the correct route
    • Reviewed the attached route schedule for current pick-up and drop-off times

    If route times are updated or changed, you will receive a notification through the app.

    For help connecting your student to the EZ Arrival App, please contact the Transportation Department.

    For more information about our Transportation Department, including bus stop and route information, please visit the Transportation webpage:

    Transportation Webpage

  • Amador County Unified School District uses ParentSquare for school communication, primarily with email, text, and app notifications. ParentSquare automatically generates an account for each parent, using their preferred email address and phone number. We encourage parents to log in to their accounts, download the mobile app, and update their preferences for when and how they are notified.

    Click here to see more information about ParentSquare. 

    ACUSD has several communication channels as well as a Weekly Community Newsletter, which is sent out every Friday via ParentSquare.

    Click here for more information about ACUSD Communications.

  • School Meals are provided by our Nutrition Services Team. 

    The Nutrition Services team is made up of food and nutrition professionals dedicated to student health, well-being, and learning. We support learning by promoting healthy habits for lifelong nutrition and fitness practices. 

    Amador County Unified School District participates in the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program. All Amador County district schools will participate in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) program, and all students enrolled in on­-campus classes will receive a FREE breakfast and lunch. This means that federal meal applications will not be required. 

    School Menus for breakfast and lunch are available on our Nutrition Services webpage. 

  • Our district observes early-release Wednesdays.

    Individual bell schedules are available in the "Our School" section of each website.

  • ACUSD welcomes parent volunteers!

    To become a parent volunteer, please visit the Parent Volunteer Webpage and follow the instructions listed. 

    You can also pick up a volunteer packet from your school’s front office.

  • If you have not enrolled yet for the 2026-2027 school year, you may do so now. 

    The following information is required to finalize enrollment. However, you are invited to start the enrollment process with what you have available now.  Homeless, Foster, or Unaccompanied Youth should contact their school site to enroll.

    • A valid address within school district boundaries
    • Proof of Residence (Lease/Rental Agreement or utility bill)
    • Immunization Records
    • Birth Certificate
    • Last report card/transcript (Grades 9 – 12 only)
    • 504 Plan/IEP
    • Court Order of Custody or Restraining Order
    • Local physician name and phone number

    Click here to begin Aeries Online Enrollment

    How to use Aeries Online Enrollment:

  • ACUSD uses Aeries for its Student Information System. Aeries allows parents and guardians to access an online portal containing information about their student’s attendance, schedule, and grades. We encourage parents/guardians to access the portal regularly to monitor their student’s progress at school.

    To access the Aeries Parent Portal, click here.

    For more information on using the Parent Portal, click here.

  • Family Handbook - English

    Family Handbook - Spanish

  • Parent Data Confirmation opens on August 3 and is required annually from each family. 

    To begin, please log in to Aeries on or after August 3. You will be prompted to complete the forms before you are able to navigate to any other pages in the Aeries Parent Portal.