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Wissahickon to consider adding Lunar New Year, Diwali and Eid al‑Fitr as student holidays in 2027‑28
Summary
The board reviewed a proposal to add student days off for Lunar New Year, Diwali and Eid al‑Fitr to the 2027‑28 calendar, citing operational impacts (transportation, staffing, instructional hours) and plans to vote on Dec. 8 after consultations with unions and community input.
The Wissahickon School District board reviewed a proposal Dec. 1 to add student days off for cultural and religious holidays — specifically Lunar New Year, Diwali and Eid al‑Fitr — beginning with the 2027‑28 school year. The board emphasized that the discussion was informational and that no vote would be taken until the Dec. 8 meeting.
Board leaders said administration has studied neighboring districts’ calendars and community input, and identified operational factors…
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