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Hendry County Schools keep 2025–26 calendar; community feedback sought on state-backed later start-times for 2026–27
Summary
The district confirmed board‑approved school calendar and bell times for 2025–26 and opened a community discussion on a Florida legislative policy that would set later start times for middle and high schools in 2026–27, while noting family logistics and athletics concerns.
Hendry County Schools officials told parents at a LaBelle meeting that the district’s calendar and bell times for the 2025–26 school year are finalized and school-board approved, but staff solicited community input on a Florida legislative change that recommends later secondary start times in 2026–27.
A district official said, regarding the 2025–26 calendar: “The school calendar is official ... these are our school times for next year.” The district’s calendar change for 2025–26 does include a new fall break in October and minor…
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