What to know about Miami-Dade's first day of school

• Phones are off limits to students in elementary and middle school during the school day. They're to keep them off, with limited exceptions.
• High school students can use their phones when there is no instruction (think lunch or study hall) and during class when allowed by their teacher.

Meanwhile, concerns regarding President Trump's immigration crackdown and possible raids in schools have been rising since January.

• Still, immigration enforcement is only allowed to enter a school if it has a warrant signed by a judge or given the OK by "appropriate authority," reported the Miami Herald.
• Click here for the outlet's roundup of immigration and schools-related questions.

ICYMI: Some districts did away with universal free lunches this year, citing state and federal budget cuts, but Miami-Dade public schools will continue to offer free breakfast and lunch to all students.

• For information about the menus, click here.

Other helpful links: Here's the 2025-26 school calendar.

• Transportation questions? Click here for frequently asked Qs.
• For your child's assigned bus route, check the parent portal.
• Curious about what documents or immunizations are required? Click here.