Students and educators across the Kivalliq region are preparing to head back to school.

Levi Angmak School and Qitiqliq Middle School in Arviat open Aug. 9, with the first day of classes set for Aug. 11, while John Arnalujuak High School opens Aug. 23 with classes set to begin Aug. 25.

In Baker Lake, Rachel Arngnamak School and Jonah Arnitnnaq School open Aug. 8, with classes starting Aug. 11.

Chesterfield Inlet's Victor Sammurtok School opens Aug. 14 and classes begin Aug. 17.

Sakku School in Coral Harbour opens Aug. 15 with classes beginning Aug. 18.

Rankin Inlet's three schools, Leo Ussak, Simon Alaituq and Maani ujuk, all open Aug. 15 with classes set to begin Aug. 18.

Tusarvik Elementary School and Tuugaalik High School in Naujaat open Aug. 9 with an Aug. 14 start date.

Whale Cove's Inuglak School opens Aug. 10 and classes are set to begin Aug. 15.