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Your Back-To-School Guide for Laurel-Hanover-Jessup

Kids are heading back to school soon! Here's everything you need to know.

By Kelly Green August 17, 2023

Get ready, families of Laurel-Hanover-Jessup! The countdown has begun, and the first day of school for your little ones in Laurel-Hanover-Jessup is just around the corner. 

We've got you covered with the ultimate guide to kickstart the school year. Looking for school calendars in Anne Arundel, Howard, PG and Montgomery Counties? Fun back-to-school events? Where to get your kid's back-to-school haircut or go back-to-school shopping in Laurel-Hanover-Jessup? 

Have a favorite locally owned spot for back-to-school shopping? Email kellyg@macaronikid.com, and you'll be entered for a random drawing to receive $25 Amazon gift card! 

We have it all, plus advice and tips for dealing with that first-day anxiety, printables to make those first-day pics special, and even ideas on what to pack for lunch! Check it all out here:


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School calendars for Laurel-Hanover-Jessup

Anne Arundel County Public Schools
First day for Grades 1-5, 6 and 9 only: Aug 28; First day for Grades 1-12: Aug 29; Staggered openings for ECI, Pre-K, and Kindergarten: Aug 28-31

Howard County Public Schools
First day for Grades K-12: Aug 28; First day for Pre-K/RECC: Aug 31

Montgomery County Public Schools
First day for All Students: Aug 28

Prince George's County Public Schools
First day for All Students: Aug 28



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Back to school events in Laurel-Hanover-Jessup

Hold On To Summer Back-to-School Event at Arundel Mills
Shop Back to School Deals and enjoy Family-friendly activities from 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. on Saturday, Aug 26th.

Kids Eat FREE at The Green Turtle - Burtonsville

The Greene Turtle in Burtonsville is offering Kids Eat FREE, EVERY Day, ALL Day from Mon, 8/21 – Mon, 8/28, 11am-10pm

Embracing Tranquility's 1st Annual Back 2 School Event
Gear up for the new school year with exciting activities, games, and surprises and learn what 

services Embracing Tranquility has to offer. Sunday, Aug. 27th from 12 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Know of a community back-to-school event in Laurel-Hanover-Jessup and the surrounding areas we're missing? Add it to our Macaroni KID Laurel-Hanover-Jessup calendar now!


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Back to school haircuts in Laurel-Hanover-Jessup

Looking for a great spot for a back-to-school haircut? Here are a few recommended stylists in Laurel-Hanover-Jessup and the surrounding areas.

EVADA Hair Bar
7005 Banbury Dr, Hanover, MD 21076

Cookie Cutters - Fulton, MD
11710 E Market Pl, Fulton, MD 20759

TCutMe
8101 Sandy Spring Rd Suite 300-w21, Laurel, MD 20707

Hair Care Center Salon and Spa

14205 Baltimore Ave, Laurel, MD 20707

Know of a back-to-school haircut event or stylist special in Laurel-Hanover-Jessup or the surrounding areas? Email kellyg@macaronikid.com with the details and we'll get it added!


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More tips to make this school year in Laurel-Hanover-Jessup a great one:


Free Back-to-School Printables to Celebrate that First Day


5 Teacher-Approved Tips to Make Back-to-School Time Great

Bento Box School Lunch Ideas