The Maple Valley Board of Education has moved the start date for Maple Valley Schools back to Wednesday, Sept. 7.

The change in date from the announced date of Aug. 29 will allow final touches to be made by construction crews at the Junior/Senior High classrooms and common areas and not interrupt academic instruction. The delay will also give secondary staff time to unpack, organize, and prepare classrooms for the open house and seventh grade orientation on Tuesday, Sept. 6 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., according to the school’s website.