Los Angeles schools are back in session next week. Here's what to know.

Students in the Los Angeles Unified School District are packing their backpacks and heading back to school next week.

About 400,000 students attended one of the district’s over 1,500 schools across the county last year.

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From school supplies to new resources, here’s what students and parents need to know before classes begin next week:

When is the first day of school?

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The first day of school for LAUSD students is Thursday, Aug. 14.

Other noteworthy dates can be found on the district’s instructional calendar .

How can families prepare for the first day?

Parents should be on the look