Students in 2 county school districts will start earlier than others.

All classes in:

• Lexington 2 in the Cayce-West Columbia area and in Lexington 3 in Batesburg-Leesville will start Monday, August 19.

• Lexington 1 in the Lexington, Gilbert and Pelion area and Lexington 4 in Gaston and Swansea start Tuesday, August 20.

• Classes in Lexington-Richland 5 in Ballentine, Chapin and Irmo start Wednesday, August 21.

Check your district’s online calendar or call your district office for details on the year’s holidays and other events.

Parents or guardians of children 4 years old on or before Sept. 1 may apply for 4-year-old kindergarten. Check your district for dates and times.