Back to School Guide 2025: Citrus Heights, Fair Oaks & Carmichael

The countdown is on, and that first-day-of-school feeling is right around the corner. Whether you're buying pencils in bulk, prepping backpacks, or just trying to get your kids to bed before 10pm again — we’re here to help you get back into the school-year groove.

This local guide is your go-to for everything families in Citrus Heights, Fair Oaks, and Carmichael need to start the school year off right — and stress-free.

2025-2026 School Calendars

Don’t see your school? Email us your start date at janay@macaronikid.com and we’ll add it!

Back-to-School Events

Mark the moment with fun family events to close out summer and kick off the new school year.

 Click here to view our full local events calendar
Have an event to add? Submit it for free here.

✂️ Back-to-School Haircuts

Picture day = no time for bedhead. Local salons offering cuts for kids:

• Cookie Cutters Haircuts for Kids – Citrus Heights
• Tangle Free: A Low Sensory Hair Salon – Carmichael
• Supercuts / Great Clips / Sport Clips – Multiple Locations
• EJ's Little People - Fair Oaks
• Super Kid's Salon - Fair Oaks

Know a stylist offering a deal? Let us know!

Back-to-School Shopping: Shop Local

Unique finds, budget-friendly prices, and stores that care.

• Puddles Children's Shoppe - Sacramento
• Once Upon a Child – Citrus Heights
• The SPOT Thrift Boutique – Carmichael

Add your shop to our business directory here 

🍎 Help Support Local Teachers

We’re highlighting teacher wishlists in a Clear the List campaign!

Are you a teacher? Send your wishlist to: janay@macaronikid.com
All lists will be shared in an article + Instagram Story Highlights

Let’s make sure local classrooms start fully stocked.

After-School Activities & Enrichment

Looking for something fun (and structured) after 3pm?

• Sunrise Recreation & Park District – Sports, art, and STEM classes
• Encore Studio of Dance – Fair Oaks – After-school programs and dance classes
• Mathnasium – Carmichael – Tutoring in a fun, supportive environment
• Creative Arts & Music Center – Fair Oaks – Art, piano, and more!
• Premiere School of Dance
• Stage Right Productions

Know of a local class or program? Submit it here to be included.

🦷 Pediatric Dentists & Orthodontists

The back-to-school checklist isn’t complete without those dental checkups and ortho consults!

• Carmichael Smiles Dentistry & Orthodontics
• Surfside Kids Dental – Fair Oaks
• Western Dental – Citrus Heights & Fair Oaks

Know a kid-friendly dental office or ortho specialist? Let us know.

Back-to-School Sanity Tips

Shared by real local parents (and approved by tired moms everywhere):

• Prep a school lunch drawer or bin so kids can help pack their own
• Practice the morning routine the week before school starts
• Create a “drop zone” at the door for backpacks, papers, and gear
• Set a tech curfew — for everyone!

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