During a recent government meeting, the committee for academics discussed the proposed instructional calendars for the 2025-2026 school year. Miss Tanner, alongside Miss Crowley, presented two draft calendars developed by a committee comprising school principals, teachers, parents, and district staff. The committee aimed to align the school calendar with neighboring counties, taking into account state guidelines and previous stakeholder feedback.

The first draft outlines a school year starting with teachers returning on August 6, 2025, and students beginning classes on August 13, 2025. This calendar includes a two-day fall break from October 17 to October 20, 2025, and a three-day Thanksgiving holiday. The last day of school for students is scheduled for May 29, 2026.

In contrast, the second draft also starts with teachers returning on August 7, 2025, but eliminates the fall break and extends the Thanksgiving holiday to a full week. The last day for students in this version is June 1, 2026.

Following the presentation, the committee plans to distribute the draft calendars to guardians and staff for feedback, emphasizing the importance of community input. The feedback process will be open this week, with results to be shared with the board before their October meeting. The discussion has already sparked mixed reactions on social media, highlighting the community's engagement with the proposed changes.