School calendars are always important to parents and families, as planning for trips and vacations are often done far in advance.  Tonight (Wednesday) the Hamilton Southeastern (HSE) School Board is scheduled to vote on the school calendars for the coming two school years.

Early Wednesday morning, administrators publicly released the proposed calendars in advance of the expected board action.  Board members held a discussion of the calendar issue at the last regular board session but reached no consensus.

There was concern voiced by several board members about the early start of school in both calendars, but also wanted to finish the first semester before Christmas break

The 2020-2021 proposed calendar has students reporting for the first day of school on Wednesday, August 5th.  Fall break would be October 19-23.  The first day of Christmas break would be December 21, with classes resuming January 6.  Spring break would be April 2-9.  The last day of classes before summer break would be May 26.  You can view the proposed 2020-2021 calendar at this link.

The administration proposal for school year 2021-2022 would call for the first day of classes on Wednesday, August 4.  Fall break would be held October 18-22.  Christmas break would start Monday, December 20, with students returning on Wednesday, January 5.  Spring break would be scheduled for April 1-8.  The final day of classes for students would be Wednesday, May 25.  You can review the proposal for the 2021-2022 school calendar at this link.

These calendars are the proposals from school administrators.  Calendars are not official until approved by a majority vote among the 7 members of the HSE School Board.