Anchorage School District Reverses Calendar Change

0:00Anchored School District just flipped the script on their 2026 27th School Calendar tweak. They announced last week they pushed the first day of a full week to squeeze in three extra class days, but now admins are pushing to scrap that end, tack those days onto the end of the year instead. The new plan keeps things closer to normal, with first due 6th graders and 9th graders kicking off on August 19th, while 7th and 8th graders plus 10th through 12th start August 20th. This shift came quick after the initial backlash hit. Parents lit up the district's lines with frustration over the surprise change, saying it messed with summer plans and family vacations, folks weren't happy about the short notice on such a big switch. Superintendent Jared Bryan owned up in an email to families, admitting they dropped the ball on early input and timing. He stressed they're listening and adjusting to fit community needs better. Boards set to vote on this revised calendar next Tuesday, so families should hold off on locking in those end of summer trips until it's official keeps everyone on the same

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