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Board adjusts calendar: recognizes Passover holiday and moves graduation to June 19
Summary
The board approved calendar edits to recognize Passover (no school April 22 for observers) and moved graduation from June 26 to June 19 after site‑based discussion; spring break remains in March to avoid interference with testing.
The board reviewed community feedback on the draft academic calendar and approved two headline changes during the March 25 meeting: marking Passover as a no‑school day on April 22 for those observing, and moving high‑school graduation from June 26 to June 19.
Administration explained that moving spring break later to align with Passover would push the break into high‑stakes testing windows (elementary through AP exams) and would likely be disruptive to preparation; as a result, spring break will remain March 22–26 for 2026–27. Trustees said they heard from families about aligning holidays but emphasized testing alignment and contract/calendar constraints.
"Passover will now be, no school on April 22," administration said during the calendar review. The administration also asked staff to continue evaluating ways to honor observances while preserving test windows and construction schedules.
