The Philadelphia School District has proposed school calendars for the 2025-26 and 2026-27 academic years, prioritizing community feedback and seeking to provide ample breaks for students and staff. The proposed calendars feature an August start date, in line with community preferences for longer winter and spring breaks, and days off that celebrate diverse cultures and traditions.
The Philadelphia School District is proposing school calendars for the 2025-26 and 2026-27 academic years, aiming to prioritize community feedback and provide ample breaks for students and staff. After a thorough engagement process involving surveys and feedback sessions, the district has decided on an August start date for both years, aligning with community preferences for longer winter and spring breaks and days off that celebrate diverse cultures and traditions.
The proposed calendars include days off for Indigenous Peoples' Day and Veterans Day, holidays not observed in Philadelphia this year. The 2025-26 school year would see teachers return on August 18th and students on August 25th, with the last day of school for students on June 11th and for teachers on June 12th. In 2026-27, teachers would return on August 17th and students on August 24th, concluding the school year on June 9th for students and June 10th for teachers. Both years' calendars include extended winter breaks, with the 2025-26 break spanning from Christmas Eve to January 5th and the 2026-27 break from December 23rd to January 1st. To enhance predictability, the district is proposing consistent half-days on the second and third Fridays of each month for staff training. The calendars were shaped by extensive community input, with over 16,000 individuals participating in surveys and feedback sessions. Parents and staff expressed a strong preference for a pre-Labor Day start and emphasized the importance of ample breaks that allow for travel, mental health support, and staff well-being. The district outlined its commitment to prioritizing professional development, particularly in light of the implementation of new math, English, and science curricula. The proposed calendars aim to balance the needs of students, staff, and the community while adhering to state and contractual requirements
SCHOOL DISTRICT CALENDAR PHILADELPHIA STUDENT BREAKS COMMUNITY FEEDBACK INDIGENOUS PEOPLES DAY VETERANS DAY
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