The Hudson School Board reviewed a draft version of next year’s school calendar during its most recent meeting.
Under the draft, the first day of school for all students would be Tuesday, Aug. 25.
The following week, there would be no school on Friday, Sept. 4, and schools would also be closed for Labor Day. Tuesday, Sept. 8, Primary Day, would be a teacher workshop day, meaning no school for students.
In October, schools would be closed on Monday, Oct. 12 for Columbus Day. Friday, Oct. 9 would be an early release day followed by a teacher workshop.
For November, there would be no school on Tuesday, Nov. 3 for a teacher workshop, and schools would be closed on Veterans Day, Nov. 11. Thanksgiving break would run Nov. 25–27.
As drafted, the holiday break would begin on Christmas Eve.
In January, schools would be closed on Jan. 18 for Martin Luther King Jr./Civil Rights Day.
Winter break is scheduled for Feb. 22–26, and March 9 would be a teacher workshop day with no school for students.
The draft places spring break on April 26–30, with Memorial Day, May 31, observed as a no school day.
The last day of school is currently set for June 17.
Superintendent Dan Moulis explained that the draft includes three snow days instead of five to avoid pushing the last day of school into the following week.
One concern raised during the meeting involved parent feedback about beginning the holiday break on Christmas Eve. Moulis said the decision was part of balancing the calendar to prevent the school year from extending further into June.
A question was also raised about whether a certain percentage of students must be present for a day to count as an official school day.
School Board Chair Maureen Dionne noted that two professional development days are tied to election days, as two district schools are used as polling locations.
Another question was whether the district should consider holding a full fiveday week before Labor Day instead of giving students the Friday off.
Dionne said the Board welcomes feedback from families and the public as discussions on the calendar continue.
