Ed Stephenson, Ph.D., Manassas City Public Schools' (MCPS) director of instruction, spoke to the Board about two potential options for each of the upcoming school years, which would follow a similar pattern to the current 2024-2025 schedule.
In the spring, MCPS went through an overhaul of the current year's calendar in an effort to maximize instructional time and professional development. The changes also moved certain holiday observances to align with professional development schedules. For example, the 2024-25 calendar extended winter break through Jan. 6 instead of having students return on Jan. 2, which is typical for most school districts.
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