2026-2027 calendar updates

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What, that's insane and incredibly disruptive especially since everyone has to sign up for camps etc. in January. The calendar online still says 8/24.

They can't change it now-it's way too late. Too many plans have been made for parents, staff, etc.

It’s extremely late to be toying with this. They already screwed up my last week of June vacation with their back and forth. And I canceled and rescheduled a hundred appointments on Eid and today with their wishy washyness.

They passed the option to go virtual if we must. Do that. Don’t start school earlier.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What, that's insane and incredibly disruptive especially since everyone has to sign up for camps etc. in January. The calendar online still says 8/24.

They can't change it now-it's way too late. Too many plans have been made for parents, staff, etc.

It’s extremely late to be toying with this. They already screwed up my last week of June vacation with their back and forth. And I canceled and rescheduled a hundred appointments on Eid and today with their wishy washyness.

They passed the option to go virtual if we must. Do that. Don’t start school earlier.

Virtual isn't any better for hs kids with jobs, camps, etc.

[Anonymous]

Nothing's being voted on tomorrow, it's just a discussion.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What, that's insane and incredibly disruptive especially since everyone has to sign up for camps etc. in January. The calendar online still says 8/24.

They can't change it now-it's way too late. Too many plans have been made for parents, staff, etc.

It’s extremely late to be toying with this. They already screwed up my last week of June vacation with their back and forth. And I canceled and rescheduled a hundred appointments on Eid and today with their wishy washyness.

They passed the option to go virtual if we must. Do that. Don’t start school earlier.

Virtual isn't any better for hs kids with jobs, camps, etc.

I don’t mean virtual for the first week of school. That is useless. I mean if we have snowcrete for 100 consecutive days.

[Anonymous]

Changes to the 2026–2027 school calendar: Due to a Maryland State Board of Education requirement that public school systems end their school years by June 18, 2027, the Board of Education will need to amend the school calendar for 2026–2027. Changes could affect: religious observances, the shortening of winter and/or spring break, or potentially beginning the school year earlier in August.
The Board will take final action at their meeting on April 30

[Anonymous]

If they do anything it will be to tinker with the days off during the year — maybe also to get rid of the transition day

[Anonymous]

I don't know about others, but I'm tired of this leadership yanking us around. I'd encourage many emails with this suggestion for calendar adjustments:
1. End the transition day on August 24. It's a nice idea, but the reality is that it has low attendance and is a waste of time for the students and staff. I had a 9th grader this year attend, and it was a waste of time.
2. Have school on November 9. Currently, this is No Instruction, and I can only assume it is to accommodate Diwali. The only problem is that this holiday is on November 8. This is not consistent with 2 things. First, school on November 9 will not force any student of the Hindu faith to choose between their religious responsibility and school. Second, Rosh Hashanah is slated for Sunday 9/13. There is no day off the next day for this.
3. Make December 23 a day of school. Maybe a half day, maybe a full day. It has been that way for years. Winter Break has always started on December 24, unless the 23rd falls on a Friday or Monday. Giving 12/23 off just means December 22 will be the low attendance day.
That takes care of 3 of the 4 days. I'm sure another day can be figured out, or extend the school year one day.
It's nice that the school system is trying to accommodate a diverse religious community with 2 days off for Muslim holidays, 1 for Lunar New Year, 2 days for the Jewish faith, and 1 for Hinduism. However, this does not mean they can avoid making decisions by forcing everyone to the unpopular position of returning to school a week earlier than previously announced.

[Anonymous]

Previous Poster again with a correction.
If December 23 is a Friday, we're in school traditionally.
Also, Lunar New Year is Saturday 2/6 in 2027, and there is no designated "no instruction day" in the 26-27 approved calendar that could be connected to this observation.

[Anonymous]

When will Maryland get rid of Easter Monday?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Changes to the 2026–2027 school calendar: Due to a Maryland State Board of Education requirement that public school systems end their school years by June 18, 2027, the Board of Education will need to amend the school calendar for 2026–2027. Changes could affect: religious observances, the shortening of winter and/or spring break, or potentially beginning the school year earlier in August.
The Board will take final action at their meeting on April 30

What is this quote from?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What, that's insane and incredibly disruptive especially since everyone has to sign up for camps etc. in January. The calendar online still says 8/24.

They can't change it now-it's way too late. Too many plans have been made for parents, staff, etc.

It’s extremely late to be toying with this. They already screwed up my last week of June vacation with their back and forth. And I canceled and rescheduled a hundred appointments on Eid and today with their wishy washyness.

They passed the option to go virtual if we must. Do that. Don’t start school earlier.

Virtual isn't any better for hs kids with jobs, camps, etc.

I don’t mean virtual for the first week of school. That is useless. I mean if we have snowcrete for 100 consecutive days.

Taylor, central office, and BOE are against virtual except when it meets their needs and wants. Not going to happen.

[Anonymous]

I hope they get rid of all the random religious days off. Just give people an excused absence.

[Anonymous]

I have a current 8th grader. I know it’s not all about me but I like the idea of a transition day.
I’m glad MCPS started it.
Im ok with shorter summer in theory , but not at this short notice. Camps are paid for, trips are planned etc.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I guess we will find out tomorrow. Someone is posting on the MCPS educators facebook page that they are proposing that we all go back August 12 as one of the options.

That’s insane.

+1 We have a vacation booked and not returning home until 8/23. Absolutely insane that they are possibly changing the calendar at this point.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Changes to the 2026–2027 school calendar: Due to a Maryland State Board of Education requirement that public school systems end their school years by June 18, 2027, the Board of Education will need to amend the school calendar for 2026–2027. Changes could affect: religious observances, the shortening of winter and/or spring break, or potentially beginning the school year earlier in August.
The Board will take final action at their meeting on April 30

MSDE has lost its ever-loving mind!! What is the rationale for ending it by the 18th of June?!?!