BROWARD COUNTY, Fla. – Broward County Public School families, mark your calendars, the district has approved the calendar for the 2024-25 school year.
According to a decision made during a school board meeting on Tuesday, the first day of school is set for Monday, Aug. 12, 2024. It is one week earlier than the first day of school for the 2023-24 school year. Administrators said the decision was made keeping the needs of district families, students and staff in mind.
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“With the first semester now starting earlier and concluding before the winter break, we believe both students and teachers will have more time to prepare for exams and recharge before the second semester,” said BCPS Superintendent Dr. Peter B. Licata.
The approved calendar includes a week-long Thanksgiving break, two weeks for winter break and one week for spring break.
- Thanksgiving break: Monday, Nov. 25 – Friday, Nov. 29, 2024
- Winter break: Monday, Dec. 23, 2024 – Friday, Jan. 3, 2025
- Spring break: Monday, March 24 – Friday, March 28, 2025
- Last day of school: Tuesday, June 3, 2025
The district said the calendar also includes 10 teacher planning days; days designated for interim report cards, report cards and holidays; and contingencies for up to three severe weather makeup days, if needed.