Back to School in Palm Beach County: What Local Families Need to Know

Summer Flew By… Now It's Backpacks Over Beach Bags

Whether you’re a pro at navigating the school drop-off line or sending your little one to kindergarten for the very first time, we’ve got your back. The Meyer Lucas team has rounded up everything you need to know as Palm Beach County gears up for Back to School 2025, from key dates and tax-free shopping to local mom hacks and zoning tips.

Let’s get into it.

Key Dates to Know

First Day of School:
Palm Beach County public schools are back in session starting Monday, August 12, 2025.

Download the full 2025–2026 school calendar here:
👉 Palm Beach County School Calendar PDF

Florida’s Back-to-School Tax-Free Holiday:
Stock up during Florida’s Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday, which runs from Friday, August 1 to Sunday, August 31, 2025. During Florida’s Back-to-School Tax-Free Holiday, you can save on clothing, school supplies, learning aids, and even personal computers under $1,500 when purchased for personal use.

Learn what qualifies:
👉 Florida Dept. of Revenue – Tax-Free Holiday Details

Real Life, Real Routines

Summer chaos has its charm, but we love the fresh-start feeling that comes with school routines. This season is about syncing calendars, planning carpools, and figuring out how to pack something other than goldfish and a juice box.

Team Tip:
Need uniforms, school shoes, or haircut appointments that don’t break the bank?

Our go-to recs:

Uniforms:

• Uniform Advantage

• Alpha Graphics

• Palm Beach Uniforms

Haircuts:

• Hair Cuttery 

• Sport Clips

• Junior’s Barber Shop

Teacher Gifts:

• Buff City Soap

• Initial Styles 

• Amazon wish lists

School Zones, Bus Lines & Real Estate

One of the top questions we get this time of year:

“What school zone is this house in?”

And we get it, school zoning can make or break a move, especially for families relocating from out of state.

Use the Palm Beach County School District's interactive zoning map to check boundaries:
👉 Find My School Tool

Whether you’re house-hunting in Jupiter, Tequesta, or Palm Beach Gardens, we can help you find a home that aligns with your school goals before the bell rings.

And if you’re considering a switch for the 2026 school year? Now’s the time to explore your options and get ahead of those school application deadlines.

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