Will Rogers Elementary First Day of School

The first day at Will Rogers Elementary is a mix of excitement and nerves for students and parents alike. Many families make it a tradition to snap a first-day photo on the front steps or at the school gate before drop-off - a keepsake that's easy to take for granted and impossible to recreate later. Teachers spend the morning helping students find their seats, learn classroom routines, and meet their new classmates rather than diving straight into lessons. Plan for a slower drop-off: parents tend to linger a little longer than usual, especially for kindergartners stepping onto campus for the first time.

Over the last 3 years, conditions on the first day of school have varied: in 2025 it was overcast with a high of 88°F and low of 62°F; in 2024 it was clear with a high of 94°F and low of 62°F; and in 2023 there was heavy rain with a high of 72°F and low of 67°F (2.72 of rain). Late August weather in this area can range from overcast marine layer mornings to warm, sunny afternoons, so it's worth checking the forecast the week before.

On August 20, sunrise is at 6:18 AM and sunset is at 7:36 PM. With school typically running from around 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM, students will have full daylight for the entire school day - the sun is well up before the morning bell and stays light well past dismissal. Along the South Bay coast, a morning marine layer is common in late August but typically burns off by mid-morning.

Will Rogers Elementary is located at 2401 14Th St., Santa Monica, CA 90405. It is part of Santa Monica-Malibu Unified.

Will Rogers Elementary serves students in Kindergarten through 5th grade.

Will Rogers Elementary has approximately 500 students.

Will Rogers Elementary is part of Santa Monica-Malibu Unified, which serves Santa Monica and the surrounding area.