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Palo Verde proposes four-day high school pilot; board hears student, staff support and questions
Summary
Palo Verde High School presented a proposal to pilot a four-day school week (Monday–Thursday plus a Friday for academic support), saying it could boost student well-being, internships and enrollment. Board members asked staff to flesh out metrics, transportation and union-contract implications before any action.
Palo Verde High School asked the Tucson Unified School District Governing Board on April 14 to approve a pilot that would move the campus to a four-day week for the 2026–27 school year, with longer Monday–Thursday periods and Fridays reserved for academic supports, internships and enrichment.
Principal Eric Brock opened the presentation by saying the plan keeps a seven-period day and expands each class to roughly 60 minutes Monday through Thursday so the districts instructional minute count is maintained or increased. "This proposal is a way to attract students," Brock told the board, citing falling enrollment and local competition from charter schools.
Students and staff who…
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