We hope our scholars and families are taking the opportunity to rest and recharge before the new school year. It's never too late or early enough to start preparing for the year ahead, whether you're new to the district or a returning scholar. We've developed this page for you to explore up-to-date resources that will help kick-start a successful 2025-2026 school year!

Key Reminders for the 2025-2026 School Year

School begins Tuesday, August 26, 2025!

School Hours:
Preschool: 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. 
Elementary: 8:30 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.
Middle School: 7:45 a.m.-3:15 p.m.; Rayen Early College Middle School-7:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m. 
High School: Chaney-8:00 a.m.-2:42 p.m.; Choffin- 8:40 a.m.-2:40 p.m.; East-8:00 a.m.-2:53 p.m.; 
Youngstown Rayen Early College High School-7:35 a.m.-2:36 p.m.
Wilson Alternative School and Virtual Academy: 7:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

• How do I register my scholar who will be new to the district for the school year? YCSD transitioned to FinalForms, where all necessary forms, like registration and medical documents, are to be completed. For more information about registration, visit: https://www.ycsd.org/o/ycsd/page/enrollment-registration

• Is transportation offered? Youngstown City Schools Transportation Department will provide transportation for eligible PreK-8 resident scholars. High school transportation is not available, unless designated in a scholar's IEP. The WRTA is an alternative high schoolers may utilize https://www.wrtaonline.com. For more information, visit the

  Transportation Department's web page. Transportation phone number: 330-744-5905.

• Cell phone policy: I

  n May 2024, Governor Mike DeWine signed House Bill 250, requiring Ohio school districts to create policies on cell phone usage to reduce student use during school hours. YCSD, which already prohibited electronic devices, introduced Yondr pouches to secure cell phones and Bluetooth devices during school hours. The pouches secure a scholars' electronic and Bluetooth devices until the end of the school day.

• Breakfast and Lunch: All enrolled scholars receive no cost breakfast and lunch during the school year. Menus are updated monthly.

• How does the district communicate with families?

  YCSD uses various channels to communicate important information to families. It is essential that we have current contact details and that families do not opt out of any communications from the district. The following channels will be used to provide updates, including emergency notifications:

  • Robocalls

  • Mobile App (free on the Apple and GooglePlay Stores)

  • Text messages

  • Website

  • Social media (Facebook, Instagram, X (formally Twitter), LinkedIn, and YouTube

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