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School committee adopts pre–Labor Day start for 2026‑27 and designates Juneteenth observance
Summary
The North Andover School Committee voted Jan. 29 to start the 2026–27 school year on Wednesday, Sept. 2 (teachers report Aug. 31) and amended the calendar to designate Juneteenth (observed) on June 18 as a holiday recognition.
The North Andover School Committee on Jan. 29 adopted the district calendar that starts the 2026–27 school year before Labor Day and amended the calendar to recognize Juneteenth.
During discussion Superintendent Lathrop presented two calendar options: a pre–Labor Day start with students returning Sept. 2 (teachers Aug. 31) and a post–Labor Day start (Sept. 8). The committee considered family scheduling,…
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