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Summer School

Ignite Their Potential With Our 2026 Summer Programing

We're excited to offer engaging summer learning experiences for elementary, middle, and high school students! Prepare your child for the upcoming school year with our summer program.

Elementary Program (Grades K-5)

This dynamic program is designed to help students build a strong foundation in reading, writing, and math in a supportive and fun learning environment. Our experienced classroom teachers will work closely with each child, focusing on their individual needs and helping them excel in key academic areas. Students will also explore STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) concepts and participate in Physical Education activities.

The goal of the Elementary Excel Summer Program is simple: to equip your child with the tools and confidence they need to thrive during the regular school year and beyond!

If your child is currently an elementary school student (grades K-5), we encourage you to speak with their teacher to determine if the Excel Summer Program aligns with their individual learning needs and if they qualify for summer school programming.

Elementary Program Details

  • Who: Students currently in grades K-5
  • Focus: Reading, Writing, Math, STEM, and Physical Education
  • Schedule: Monday - Thursday, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., from June 15 through July 9.
  • Locations (serving students from the following schools):
    • Lester Park: Lester Park, Homecroft, Lakewood, & Congdon
    • Laura MacArthur: Stowe, Laura Mac, Piedmont, & Lowell
    • Myers-Wilkins: Myers-Wilkins
Convenient Transportation (Elementary Program Only)
  • Transportation to and from the Elementary Excel program is available.
Extend the Learning with K.E.Y. Zone! (Elementary Program Only)
  • Looking for care before or after the Elementary Excel program? We've partnered with the Duluth Area Family YMCA to offer the K.E.Y. Zone program.

Middle School Program (Grades 6-8)

Rising 6th, 7th, and 8th graders will have the opportunity to participate in engaging learning experiences in reading, writing, math, STEM, and physical education through our Middle School Excel Summer Program. Our experienced classroom teachers will work with students to focus on their individual areas of greatest need, ensuring they are well-prepared for the academic challenges ahead.

The goal of the Middle School Excel Summer Program is to provide students with the tools necessary to be successful during the regular school year and beyond! 

If your child is currently a middle school student (grades 6-8), we encourage you to speak with their counselor to determine if the Excel Summer Program aligns with their individual learning needs and if they qualify for this programming.

Middle School Program Details

  • Who: Students currently in grades 6-8
  • Focus: Reading, Writing, Math, STEM, and Physical Education
  • Schedule: Monday - Thursday, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., running from July 13 to Aug. 6
Important Enrollment Information (Both Elementary & Middle School):
  • A minimum of 14 registered students are required for each class to run.
  • If a class is canceled due to low enrollment, families will be notified.
    • Elementary Program: This decision will be made and communicated during the first week of June.
    • Middle School Program: This decision will be made and communicated during the second week of June.
  • Elementary Program: If an elementary class is canceled, families may select another site.

High School Program (Grades 9-12)

Want to ensure your student stays on track for graduation? Our high school summer credit recovery program offers both seat-based and independent study options. High school counselors will work with you to determine the best fit for your student's needs.

The goal of credit recovery is to help student catch up on credits and stay on track for graduation. We offer both seat-based and independent study options, determined by high school counselors based on individual student needs.

If your child is currently a high school student (grades 9-12), we encourage you to speak with their counselor to determine if the summer credit recovery programing aligns with their individual learning needs and if they qualify.

High School Program Details

  • Who: Students currently enrolled in a Duluth Public Schools program or school in grades 9-12.
  • Seat-Based Schedule: Monday - Thursday, 8 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. at Denfeld High School, from June 15 through July 24
  • Independent Study Credit Recovery: Tuesday and Wednesdays, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Tech Village, from July 16 through Aug. 12.
    • Students should plan for face-to-face instructional modalities that reinforce learning. This could include 1:1 or small group meetings with teachers who will check for understanding, and/or administering in-person quizzes or assessments.