I am now confused - It was my understanding the kids went back to school on August 14th??? In an earlier post someone states the 15th? Does anyone know for sure which day it is???

the 15th.

school board website has a division calender (www.dickenson.k12.va.us)

2008-2009 Division Calendar


Aug. 7, 8, & 11

Professional Development Days

Aug. 12, 13 & 14

All Teachers - Workdays (9:00 - 3:00)

Aug. 15

Schools Open - Regular Schedule

Sept. 1

Labor Day - Schools Closed

Sept. 26

End of 1st Six Weeks Grading Period
Teacher Workday 12:30 dismissal for students
Teachers 3:00pm


Oct. 17

End of 1st Nine Weeks Grading Period

Oct. 31

Fall Inservice
12:30 Dismissal for Students
3:30 Dismissal for Teachers


Nov. 4

Election Day -- Schools Closed

Nov. 10

End of 2nd Six Weeks Grading Period

Nov. 26, 27 & 28

Fall Break (Thanksgiving ) - Schools Closed

Dec. 18 & 19
Exams - End of 1st Semester
Dismissal Students - 12:30


Dec. 22 - Jan. 2

Winter Break (Christmas) - No School

Jan. 5
Workday for all 12 month employees.
Teacher Workday 9:00 - 3:00
Non School workday for all Secondary & Elementary Teachers.


Jan. 6
Schools Open after Christmas
Begin 2nd Semester for Secondary


Jan. 9

End of 3rd Six Weeks Grading Period

Feb. 20
End of 4th Six Weeks Grading Period

March 11

End of Nine Weeks Grading Period

Mar. 20 Spring Inservice 12:30 dismissal
Teachers 3:30
April 3 End of 5th Six Weeks Grading Period

April 9, 10, 13, & 14
Spring Break (Easter) - Schools Closed
May 20
Exams
Students Dismissed 12:30
Teachers Dismissed 3:00


May 21

Exams
Students Dismissed 12:30
Teachers Dismissed 3:00
Last Day of School


May 22 & 26
Teacher Workdays
9:00 - 3:00




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