Starting the week of August 25, 2025, several Lake Country area school districts will be back in session.

Oconomowoc High School will begin classes in the middle of the week, holding its first day of school on Wednesday, August 27.

After Labor Day, all other local school districts will be in session, including Arrowhead High School, Pewaukee High School and Lake Country Luthern High School on Tuesday, September 2.

For many students, the transition from summer to the school year can be difficult.

This is especially true in an age when technology is heavily utilized in classroom setting. Students may face challenges adjusting to the new schedule and the new technology found in their learning environment.

However, anxious students (And parents) can help alleviate some of these changes through a few easy tips:

• Set a steady routine: In the weeks following up to the first day of school, start adjusting to upcoming schedule changes. Figuring out wake up times, bedtimes, meal times, and good times to spend with both friends and family will help make the adjustment smooth.
• Plan out transportation: With construction and road closures extending through the summer into the fall, parents should ensure that they and their students have a safe, reliable way to make it to and from school each day. For those taking the bus, it is helpful to talk through the process. For those taking a car, setting rules for pickup times and safety expectations is extremely important.
• Limit at-home screen time: As technology is more frequently utilized in classrooms, it is important that parents control the amount of daily screen time their children face. Limiting screen time before bed is important, as it can alter circadian rhythms and negatively impact sleep cycles.
• Monitor how AI is being used: As AI programs are increasingly available, parents and teachers should be sure to set limits on its usage so that students don’t use it to cheat. Instead, emphasize the value of education and personal hard work.
• Emphasize emotional and social wellness: Keep an eye out for children’s mental health through encouraging healthy emotional behaviors and positive relationships. Empathy, sharing, and listening will all help keep kids safe as they adjust to new environments and the rigor of schoolwork.