Schools are not in session from June 25 through September 7 while students enjoy their well-earned summer break. The first day of the 2026-2027 school year is Tuesday, September 8. 

ELEV8-DESK is SD8's online learning school and it operates year-round and is open for continuous registration.

The school district office in Nelson is open for the summer from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekdays and closed on weekends and statutory holidays.

Happy summer!