Dorchester 2 board approves two-year school calendars for 2026–27 and 2027–28
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Summary
The board approved two calendars that meet South Carolina statutory requirements and district priorities, including midweek start dates, a holiday on election day and a staff return in late July. The vote carried 6 in favor, 1 absent.
The Dorchester School District 2 board voted to approve the 2026–27 and 2027–28 school calendars as presented by the calendar committee.
Calendar committee members and a principal outlined that the calendars comply with South Carolina statute (190 instructional days/terms) and reflect district priorities: a midweek first day to limit student fatigue, a holiday on general election days for security in even years, a five-day Thanksgiving break, a staff day upon return from winter break for facilities checks, and spring break aligned to Easter when possible. The committee also recommended staff return during the last three days of July to meet scheduling priorities; that recommendation was unanimously supported during committee feedback.
Board members praised the two-year approach for giving families advance notice and thanked committee members, parents and staff who participated in the review. The board called the vote; the motion carried 6 in favor, 1 absent.
