Introduction
Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) has released the calendar for the 2024-25 school year. The calendar includes important dates such as the first day of school, holidays, and breaks. In this article, we will take a closer look at the calendar and what it means for students, parents, and teachers.
When does the school year start?
The first day of school for the 2024-25 school year is August 26, 2024. This is a Monday and marks the beginning of the academic year for MPS students.
What are the holidays?
MPS students will have several holidays throughout the year, including Labor Day, Thanksgiving Break, Winter Break, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Spring Break, and Memorial Day. These holidays are great opportunities for families to spend time together and for students to recharge before returning to school.
What about teacher workdays and professional development?
There will be several teacher workdays and professional development days throughout the school year. These days are important for teachers to collaborate with each other and to learn new teaching strategies that they can use in their classrooms.
What are the breaks?
Students will have two major breaks during the school year: Winter Break and Spring Break. Winter Break will be from December 23, 2024, to January 3, 2025. Spring Break will be from March 23, 2025, to March 27, 2025.
Are there any early release days?
Yes, there will be several early release days throughout the school year. These days are designed to give teachers time to collaborate with each other and to work on professional development.
What about the last day of school?
The last day of school for the 2024-25 school year is June 6, 2025. This is a Friday and marks the end of the academic year for MPS students.
Conclusion
The 2024-25 MPS school calendar has been released, and it includes important dates such as the first day of school, holidays, and breaks. Students, parents, and teachers can use this calendar to plan their schedules for the upcoming school year. As always, it is important to stay up to date with any changes or updates to the calendar throughout the year.