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Southern Boone School Board votes to table four-day school week; five day schedule to continue for 2026-27
School Board President Amy Begemann said the board felt there are "insufficient data points at this time."
'Take some time': Parents urge school board to push four-day school week decision
Parents, students and staff voiced questions and concerns to the Southern Boone School Board about a four-day school week.
Responding to community questions about the consideration of a four-day school week at Southern Boone
The Journal compiled responses to common questions based on outside research and information from the school district.
Southern Boone community hears from administrators, teachers of four-day week districts at presentation
Over 70 parents, staff, and community members attended the informational presentation at Southern Boone Middle School. Following the presentation, five administrators from nearby school districts operating on a four-day school week calendar spoke on a panel to answer questions from a moderator.
Community considers benefits, challenges of a four-day school week for Southern Boone
Southern Boone School District is considering moving to a four-day school week, a growing trend among Missouri school districts, for the 2026-27 school year.