School starts for grades 1-12 on Tuesday, September 5, 2023. However, Kindergarten is different: 9/6: Kindergarten orientation last names A-J 9:30-11am, 9/7: Kindergarten orientation last names K-Z 9:30-11am, and 9/8: First full day for all Kindergarten 9am-3:15pm. Preschool starts Monday, September 18, 2023.
We have the entire 2023-2024 School Calendar in pdf format, CLICK HERE.
Gardner MA School Start Times for Fall 2023 are Announced
According to the School District, times have been adjusted to ensure buses run more smoothly. Gardner Magazine recommends you confirm these times on the official page prior to the start of school. CLICK HERE.
| Gardner Elementary (PreK-4) | Gardner Middle (5-7) | Gardner High (8-12) | Gardner Academy (9-12) | |
| Doors Open | 8:45am | 7:00am | 7:35am | 7:35am |
| Start Time | 9:00am | 7:15am | 7:50am | 7:45am |
| Dismissal | 3:15pm | 1:55pm | 2:35pm | 2:45pm |
| 1/2 Day | 11:30am | 10:00am | 10:35am | 10:35am |
| Preschool AM 8:45-11:15 PM 12:30 – 3:00 No Preschool on half days |