Attleboro School Committee proposes 2025-2026 academic calendar with key dates

The Attleboro School Committee meeting held on February 10, 2025, focused primarily on the approval of the academic and district events calendars for the upcoming school year. The meeting highlighted the recent agreement with the Attleboro Education Association (AEA), which established a formula for determining the start and end dates of the school year. This agreement allows for long-term planning of school calendars, but the committee emphasized the need for annual approval of specific calendars due to various district events and early release days.

Ms. Rhee presented two calendars: the academic calendar, which outlines important dates such as half days, professional development days, and school vacations, and the district events calendar, which includes specific events for each school level. Key dates mentioned include the first day for teachers on August 26, 2025, and the first day for students in grades 1 through 12 on September 2, 2025. The last scheduled day of school, accounting for five snow days, is set for June 25, 2026, while the last day without snow days would be June 17, 2026. Additionally, graduation for the Attleboro High School Class of 2026 is proposed for June 5, 2026, in compliance with Massachusetts Department of Education regulations.

The committee also discussed the importance of clearly communicating that future calendars available on the website are subject to approval and should not be considered final. This transparency aims to prevent any misunderstandings regarding the school calendar. The meeting concluded with a motion to approve the proposed calendars, ensuring that the district can effectively plan for the upcoming school year.