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Wissahickon board approves Lunar New Year, Diwali and Eid as school holidays; 2026–27 calendar adopted
Summary
After student petitions and public testimony, the Wissahickon School District board voted to add Lunar New Year, Diwali and Eid to the district calendar (effective when they fall on weekdays) and approved the 2026–27 calendar; members asked that votes on the three holidays be counted separately.
The Wissahickon School District board voted on Dec. 8 to add three culturally significant holidays to the district calendar: Lunar New Year, Diwali and Eid al‑Fitr. The board also approved the 2026–27 school calendar.
Student and parent advocates gave the board petitions and testimony before the votes. Lilith Way said students collected 163 signatures at one elementary school in under two weeks; a high‑school…
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