Back to School: Before Labor Day Sept. 2015

The East Providence School Committee made it official last month. No longer can beach lovers squeeze out that last lazy hazy day of summer at the shore. School will now start before Labor Day on Tuesday, September 1st. Although with a late Labor Day on September 7th, it won't be too bad for those who still cherish enjoying all of August away from school.

"We listened to people from all areas and this will help us avoid a late June school year in the event of snow days," said Superintendent of Schools, Kim Mercer. The new calendar was also approved by the teacher's association. The calendar leaves intact the April and February vacations and traditional holiday recess.

There are no professional days in the calendar. Answering a question from Ward 4 member Jessica Beauchaine about teacher training and development days, Superintendent Mercer said that teachers will "participate in professional development after school and on Saturdays."

The school calendar is only effective for the 2015-16 school year. "It will require a vote each year," added Mercer.