Schools

When is the First Day of School in El Cerrito?

The new semester begins August 20, and here are some things you ought to know.


Of course, the calendar just flipped over to August and families are smack in the middle of enjoying summer vacations. 

But, back-to-school commercials hawking new clothes are already being shown on TV and that time of year is really just around the corner. El Cerrito schools begin the fall semester on Tuesday, Aug. 20.

So, even though you are most likely still heading to the beach and pool, soaking up those rays of summer, here are some important things to know when it comes to the El Cerrito schools.

Elementary Schools

  • Fairmont (510) 525-5235; 724 Kearney Street; Principal Galen Murphy
  • Harding (510) 231-1413; 7230 Fairmount Avenue; Principal Takimoto
  • Kensington (510) 231-1415 ; 90 Highland Boulevard; Principal Judy Sanders
  • Madera (510) 231-1412; 8500 Madera Drive; Principal Alison Makela
  • Stege (510) 231-1425; 4949 Cypress Avenue; Principal Pamela Booker
  • Washington (510) 231-6784; 1108 Bissell Avenue; Principal Lisa Levi

Portola Middle School
(510) 524-0405; 1021 Navellier Street; Principal Matthew Burnham

El Cerrito High School
(510) 231-1437; 540 Ashbury Avenue; Principal David Luongo

To view the school calendar, click here.

Meanwhile, enjoy the remainder of your summer!

— JB Davis contributed to this report


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