Louise R. Johnson K-8 School of International Studies

🦅 Eagle Families: The L.R. Johnson K-8 school supply lists for the 2026-2027 school year are now live on our website! 📚✂️

Get ready to S.O.A.R. next year and grab your copy here:
👉 https://www.manateeschools.net/o/johnson/page/school-supply-lists-johnson

L.R. Johnson K-8 Back to School Night 2026-2027

🦅 It’s time to SOAR into a new school year, Eagles! 🦅

​Let's get ready for an amazing year at the Louise R. Johnson K-8 School of International Studies!

​Mark your calendars for our Back to School Night:

​🗓️ Date: Thursday, August 6, 2026
⏰ Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
📍 Where: Start in the Gym!

​🗺️ Primary Years Programme (PYP) Info:
​Where to start: Head to the gym to check the posted class lists!
​5:00 PM - 6:00 PM | Meet the Teacher: Drop in anytime during this hour to visit classrooms, meet your student's teacher, and get a head start on the year.

​🗺️ Middle Years Programme (MYP) Info:
​Where to start: Arrive early! Pick up your student's official schedule in the gym prior to 5:00 PM.

Schedule:
​5:00 PM - 6:00 PM | MYP Planning: Teachers will be preparing for your rotations.
​6:00 PM - 7:00 PM | Walk the Schedule: Experience a day in the life of your middle schooler! Students and families will follow a structured bell schedule. The first period bell rings exactly at 6:00 PM!

​We can't wait to see our Eagle family back together. See you on August 6th!
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IMPORTANT REMINDERS: As we begin the process of ending this school year, please be aware that there will be NO BACKPACKS ALLOWED during the last three days of school:

📌 Tuesday, May 26th
📌 Wednesday, May 27th
📌 Thursday, May 28th

Students who need to bring supplies to school for testing or take classroom items home, may do so with a clear bag.

Also, please remember that the last three days of school are all early release days. Release times are as follows:

1 p.m. for high schools
1:50 p.m. for elementary and K-8 schools
2:40 p.m. for middle schools

Thank you for your support and understanding, and we wish you and your students a wonderful summer.