The Panther Valley School District welcomes students back to school for the 2015-16 school year. The first day of school for all students will be Aug. 24, which will be a full day.

Schedules are:Junior/senior high school, grades seven through 12: 7:30 a.m. to 2:10 p.m.Intermediate school, grades four through six: 8:30 a.m. to 2:55 p.m.Elementary school, grades one to three: 8:30 a.m. to 2:55 p.m.Kindergarten AM session (Coaldale/Lansford) 8:30-11:10 a.m.Kindergarten PM session (Nesquehoning/Summit Hill) noon to 2:55 p.m.In-service activities are planned for staff members on Wednesday and Thursday.Freshman orientation is Aug. 20 from 9-11 a.m.An open house will be held at the intermediate school on Aug. 20 from 4:30-7:30 p.m.An open house will be held at the elementary school on Aug. 20 from 3:30-6:30 p.m.All new and current students are invited to attend.