The Catholic schools within the Okotoks and High River area all open up this Thursday.
The new school year for students at Notre Dame Collegiate and Holy Spirit Academy in High River starts this Thursday.
The same applies to Okotoks' schools: École Good Shepherd, St. Mary's, St. Francis of Assisi Academy, St. John Paul II Collegiate, and Holy Trinity Academy.
Traditionally, Christ the Redeemer Catholic School Division opens their doors to students before the Labour Day long weekend.
Students in the Foothills School Division don't go back until next Tuesday, Sept. 2.
Some new teachers will also be starting the school year fresh, as the division welcomes 55 new teachers.
Reminder that with kids going back to school, the speed zones are once again in effect in Okotoks; however, school zones in High River are always in effect.