LAUSD Classes Start Across Northridge

The Los Angeles Unified School District's 2026-2027 first day of instruction is Wednesday, August 12, including district schools serving Northridge. Local campuses such as Northridge Middle School and Napa Street Elementary have also posted August 12 as their first school day. Families should plan for the return of regular school-day schedules and check their individual school's calendar for arrival, dismissal, transportation, and orientation details. The district date applies to LAUSD schools; charter, private, and other schools may follow separate calendars.