Natick Public Schools Set Aug. 26 Return For 2026-2027 Year

NATICK — Natick Public Schools will open for the 2026-2027 school year on Wednesday, Aug. 26, giving families one more week of summer before the buses roll. The date arrives alongside word that a Sudbury author will visit the town's Barnes & Noble this weekend for a book signing.

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MetroWest Daily News reports, under the headline "Barnes & Noble in Natick MA will host award-winning local author," that Sudbury author Joseph Sidari will sign copies of his work and meet readers Saturday, Aug. 22, at the Natick Barnes & Noble store. (read it at https://www.metrowestdailynews.com/story/lifestyle/things-to-do/2026/08/21/award-winning-sudbury-ma-author-to-sign-books-aug-22-at-natick-barnes-and-noble-store/91385161007/)

Natick Report confirms, under the headline "First day of school in Natick is Wednesday, Aug. 26th," that Natick Public Schools students return to class that day, kicking off the 2026-2027 year. (read it at https://www.natickreport.com/2026/08/first-day-of-school-in-natick-is-wednesday-aug-26th-2026/)

Compiled from official town feeds, community organizations, and local press. Outside reporting is attributed inline.