By Heather Knight
Elmore Autauga News
As the fall season settles in, Elmore County Schools have several important dates and updates for students, parents, and staff:
- Fall Break: Schools will be closed on Monday, October 7th, and Tuesday, October 8th, for fall break. We hope everyone enjoys a restful time off.
- End of Grading Period: The first grading period comes to an end on Friday, October 11th. It will be a half-day for students, with buses starting their routes at 11:30 AM. However, teachers will work a full day to finalize grades and prepare report cards for the new semester.
- Report Cards: Report cards will be distributed on Thursday, October 17th.
- National Principals Month: October is National Principals Month, a time to honor and appreciate the hard work and dedication of our school leaders.
- Boss’s Day: Wednesday, October 16th is Boss’s Day, a day to recognize and thank our bosses and leaders in the community.
- ACT Testing & E-Learning Day: On October 16th, only sophomores will attend high schools in person for ACT testing. Freshmen, juniors, and seniors will participate in an e-learning day from home.
- Board of Education Meeting: The next Board of Education meeting will be held on October 22nd at Elmore County High School. The work session will begin at 4:30 PM, followed by the Board meeting at 5:00 PM. This meeting will also recognize Mr. Joey Holley, who will be stepping down from the Board in November after years of dedicated service.
Stay informed and mark your calendars for these important events happening throughout October!
