Welcome Back, Route 66 Families!
2025–2026 School Year
Dear Route 66 Families,
We are so excited to welcome you to a brand-new school year at Route 66 Elementary! Whether you are returning or joining us for the first time, we are honored to have your family as part of our school community. Our staff is hard at work preparing for a joyful and successful year filled with learning, growth, and connection.
To help everyone get ready for the year, we invite you to join us for our meet your teacher event:
Pop-in for Popcorn and a Peek at Your New Classroom
Friday, August 1 2:00–3:30 PM
Come meet your child’s teacher, drop off supplies, and get a fun preview of the school year! We’ll have popcorn provided by the Route 66 PTO and a chance to reconnect before the first day of school.
First Days of School
Monday, August 4 – First Day of School for 1st–5th Grade students
Wednesday, August 6 – First Day of School for Kindergarten students
You can find school supply lists, calendars, and more important updates on our school website:
https://rt66.mesd.us/o/rt66
We look forward to seeing you soon and can’t wait to kick off another amazing school year. Thank you for being a valued part of our Route 66 Roadrunner community!
With gratitude,
Kathrine Kelton
Principal, Route 66 Elementary School