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Board adopts flexible 2025–26 calendar so semester ends before Christmas
Summary
The Jackson County Board of Education voted to adopt the district's "flexible" 2025–26 school calendar (option A), which begins midweek in August and ends before Memorial Day; board members cited benefits for semester balance, student orientation and summer scheduling.
The Jackson County Board of Education voted to adopt the district's "flexible" 2025–26 calendar (option A) at its January meeting, a change the superintendent said preserves an earlier end to the school year and ensures the first semester concludes before the Christmas break.
Why it matters: Under option A, the district can begin the school year on a Wednesday in August, allow staggered starts for young students, and finish the second semester before Memorial Day. District leaders told the board this schedule makes semester lengths more balanced for assessment and reduces strain on…
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