Panther Valley School District will welcome students back for the 2016-17 school yearAug. 29, the first day for all students. It will be a full day.

Time schedules for the year are as follows:Junior/senior high school (Grades 7-12) 7:30 a.m.-2:10 p.m.Intermediate school (grades 4-6) 8:30 a.m.-2:55 p.m.Elementary school (Grades 1-3) 8:30 a.m.-2:55 p.m.Kindergarten - a.m. session (Coaldale/Lansford) 8:30 a.m.-11:10 a.m.Kindergarten - p.m. session (Nesquehoning/Summit Hill) 12:15 p.m.-2:55 p.m.Aug. 24 and 25 will be in-service days for staff members.Seventh-grade orientation will be heldAug. 25 from 9-11 a.m.Intermediate school open house will be heldAug. 25, from 4:30-7:30 p.m.Elementary school open house will be held Aug. 25 from 3:30-6:30 p.m.Junior/Senior High School open house will be held Sept. 15 from 6-8 p.m.