When does school start? Central Florida back-to-school calendar

FOX 35 Backpack Brigade: Donate school supplies for Florida students

FOX 35's Care Force and One Heart for Women and Children have teamed up to help Florida families gather school supplies, so kids can focus on learning – and hopefully lessen the financial stress for moms, dads, guardians, and caregivers. Join us on Friday, Aug. 2, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Walmart Supercenter on Colonial Drive in Orlando. The FOX 35 Care Force will be out there collecting various school supplies kids need to be successful for the upcoming school year: backpacks, lunchboxes, crayons, pencils, notebooks, markers, and scissors, plus more.

ORLANDO, Fla. - Summer is coming to an end and school is right around the corner.

Here's a look at when counties across Central Florida are going back to school, plus colleges and universities in the area.

Orange County

The first day of school in Orange County is Monday, Aug. 12, 2024.

Orange County school buses prep for 2024-25 school year

Orange County school bus drivers are gearing up for the 2024-25 school year by checking their routes and making sure all safety features inside the vehicle are up to date.

Seminole County

The first day of school in Seminole County is Monday, Aug. 12, 2024.

Volusia County

The first day of school in Volusia County is Monday, Aug. 12, 2024.

Osceola County

The first day of school in Osceola County is Monday, Aug. 12, 2024.

Lake County

The first day of school in Lake County is Monday, Aug. 12, 2024.

Sumter County

The first day of school in Sumter County is Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024.

Marion County

The first day of school in Marion County is Monday, Aug. 12, 2024.

Getting organized for back to school

Buffy Werle and Courtney Marquez of B Organized join Good Day Orlando to share some helpful back to school tips for families looking to get the kids out the door quickly and efficiently in the morning.