Announcements

Wednesday, August 26, 2026, is the first day of school for all students. The first day is a half day following the schedule below. We can't wait to welcome students back for a great school year! 

The half day schedule is:

• Harvey Education Center: 8:40 AM - 12:07 PM
• Alaiedon, North Aurelius and Steele Elementary Schools: 8:40 AM - 12:07 PM
• Mason Middle School: 7:40 - 11 AM
• Mason High School: 7:40 - 11 AM

The first issue of the Mason Minute for the 2026-27 school year is full of information and updates for back-to-school. Please check the newsletter for answers to questions you may have about the new school year. 

Open Houses will be held at each building on Monday, August 24, 2026. Please see the times below for each Open House. 

• Mason Middle School: 4 -5 PM
• Mason High School: 5 - 6 PM
• Harvey Education Center: 5 - 6 PM (Kindergarten, Early Learning, Preschool and Early Childhood Special Education)
• Alaiedon Elementary: 6 PM
• North Aurelius Elementary: 6 PM
• Steele Elementary: 6 PM

Harvey Education Centre will host an Open House for Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) PreK for All students on Thursday, September 3. Families will receive additional information from their child's teacher via email.

Kindergarten and Young Fives

Online Kindergarten Registration opens on February 1, 2026, for the 2026-2027 School year on the Mason Public Schools website for in-district students. All Kindergarten classes meet at Harvey Education Center. We can’t wait to meet the next class of bulldogs!  

Young 5 registration closes March 15.  Submit Kindergarten registration with a note for Y5 class. All registration documents must also be received by March 15, 2026 to be considered for Y5. 

Any questions can be emailed to harknessk@masonk12.net. 

Skyward registration links

Registration for existing families
Registration for new families