Scheduled 2-Hour Delay Wednesdays 2023-24

 

Washington Community Schools Families,

 

We are excited to see students back at school in 2 weeks and wanted to share with you some important information for the upcoming school year. 

It is important for our school district to dedicate time for teacher collaboration to focus on data-informed decision-making and best instructional practices. This allows our entire team of educators to work collectively to provide an educational experience that meets all learners' needs with a more significant impact on student achievement and success.

On July 12, 2023, the Indiana State Board of Education approved the district’s request to increase professional development time for our staff, and it was approved at the WCS School Board meeting on July 20, 2023. 

Beginning with the 2023-2024 school year, Washington Community Schools will have (8) 2-Hour Delay Wednesdays, 1 per month excluding December & May, built into our school calendar for staff professional development.

Scheduled 2-Hour Delay Wednesdays 2023-2024

August 30, 2023	September 27, 2023	October 25, 2023	November 29, 2023
January 31, 2024	February 28, 2024	March 20, 2024	April 24, 2024

 

All schools will follow the same procedures and schedule as a 2-Hour Weather Delay on these dates. School will start 2 hours later than normal, and buses will pick up students 2 hours later than normal. Breakfast and lunch will be served as usual. 

The Pre-Kindergarten program will not participate, their schedule will remain the same. 

Learn more at: https://www.washingtoncommunityschools.org/students-families/scheduled-2-hour-delay-wednesdays-for-2023-2024

We are looking forward to seeing you on the first day of school on August 4, 2023!

 

Superintendent Kevin Frank
Washington Community Schools