A staff report
Bladen County Schools have unveiled their 2024-2025 academic calendars for both traditional schools and early colleges. The calendars outline important dates and events, ensuring students, parents, and staff can plan for the upcoming academic year.
Traditional Schools Calendar Overview
The academic year for traditional schools will commence on August 26, 2024, following a series of optional and required teacher workdays from August 14-23. The first quarter ends on October 11, and report cards will be distributed on October 18. Students will observe several holidays, including Labor Day (September 2), Thanksgiving (November 28-29), and a Christmas/Winter Break from December 20 to January 5.
Key dates include:
– First Day of School: August 26, 2024
– Labor Day Holiday: September 2, 2024
– Thanksgiving Break: November 28-29, 2024
-Christmas/Winter Break: December 20, 2024 – January 5, 2025
– Spring Break: April 18-25, 2025
– Last Day of School: June 2, 2025
Throughout the year, there are scheduled early release days, end-of-quarter grading periods, and testing periods for students. The school year is divided into two semesters, with the first semester concluding before the Christmas break and the second semester ending in early June.
Early College Calendar Overview
For early college students, the school year will start earlier, on August 14, 2024. The early college calendar also includes several teacher workdays before the start of classes. The first quarter ends on October 11, with report cards issued on October 22. Early college students will have a spring break from March 3-7, 2025, differing from the traditional schools’ schedule.
Key dates for early college students include:
– First Day of School: August 14, 2024
– Labor Day Holiday: September 2, 2024
– Thanksgiving Bread: November 28-29, 2024
– Christmas/Winter Break: December 20, 2024 – January 5, 2025
– Spring Break: March 3-7, 2025
– Last Day of School: May 20, 2025
Graduation for early college students is scheduled for May 23, 2025. The calendar also outlines various holidays, early release days, and end-of-quarter grading periods, ensuring that students and staff are well-informed of the academic timeline.
Both calendars fulfill the legislative requirement of 1,025 hours of instruction and include built-in hours for weather delays, cancellations, and other contingencies. The calendars were adopted by the Board of Education on February 12, 2024, reflecting the district’s commitment to providing structured and comprehensive educational planning for the upcoming year.
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