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Pembroke School Panel Keeps Calendar, Weighs Good Friday Move and Scheduling Constraints
Summary
The Pembroke School Committee discussed reopening the 2025-26 calendar to convert Good Friday to a student day but, citing the state—mandated 180-day requirement, staff religious observances and downstream scheduling impacts, members declined to pursue an immediate change and recommended further study if the committee wants a formal vote.
Superintendent Erin told the Pembroke School Committee on March 17 that Massachusetts law requires schools to schedule 180 instructional days plus five inclement-weather days, and that the district—s published calendar has always been built to meet that requirement. "By law, we are required to schedule for 180 school days plus five inclement weather days," she said, explaining…
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