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Superintendent Larson outlines open houses, calendars and enrollment gains ahead of Aug. 26 start

Brandon Valley School District 49-2 Board of Education · August 11, 2026
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Summary

Superintendent Larson told the board Berkman Valley Elementary will hold an open house Aug. 17, reported enrollment up 105 students, reminded families to update free/reduced meal applications on Skyward and gave key start dates including Aug. 26 for grades 1–12.

Superintendent Larson updated the board on multiple preparations for the coming school year, including building open houses, construction impacts on bus routes and enrollment figures.

Larson said, "We will be holding an open house on Monday, August 17 from about 4 to 6PM," for Berkman Valley Elementary and described final cleanup at Brandon Valley Middle School. He noted bus routes are affected by ongoing road work and asked for patience. Larson reported the district is "up 105 students" in overall enrollment and reminded families that the free and reduced meal application is available through Skyward and should be updated by early September. He also confirmed the first day of school for grades 1–12 is Aug. 26 and early childhood starts Aug. 31.