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Darlington board shortens school year, shifts Friday release time and expands August in-service days
Summary
The board revised the 2026–27 calendar to move the last day of school to May 28, extend Friday student release time to 2:00 p.m., and expand August teacher in-service from three to five days; the motion carried May 13.
The Darlington Community School District board voted May 13 to revise the 2026–27 school calendar, moving the last day of classes to May 28, 2026 and adjusting regular Friday release and teacher in-service days.
"Motion by Stauffacher, second by Riechers, to revise the 2026-27 school year calendar as follows: change student release time on Fridays from 1:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., change teacher In-Service days in August from three days to five days, and change the last day of school from June 2, 2026 to May 28, 2026. Motion carried," the minutes show. The record does not include the full rationale presented by administration, nor the impact on instructional minutes beyond the listed schedule changes.
The calendar revision was adopted by board vote and will be reflected in district scheduling for the 2026–27 school year; parents and staff should consult district communications for operational details and any follow-up announcements.
