
An update from Superintendent Fred Heid:
Dear parents, guardians, and staff,
I hope this message finds you safe and well as we continue to recover from the recent hurricane, and its impact on our community. We recognize that this has been a challenging time for everyone, and we sincerely appreciate your resilience and understanding as we work to get back on track with the school year.
To ensure that our students receive the necessary instructional time, we have changed six of our previously scheduled half day/early dismissal dates to a regular school day. The following early dismissal dates will now be full days of instruction to make up time missed due to the hurricane:
- Friday, Nov. 22, 2024
- Friday, Dec. 20, 2024
- Friday, Jan. 17, 2025
- Friday, Feb. 14, 2025
- Friday, March 14, 2025
- Thursday, April 17, 2025
We understand that these calendar changes may require some adjustment on your part. However, it is essential that we maintain our students’ progress and ensure they meet state requirements for instruction. These days will be regular school days with full attendance.
We ask for your continued support in making sure that students attend school on these make-up days. Your cooperation is crucial to helping our students stay on track and finish the school year strong.
Thank you for your flexibility and dedication to our students’ success. Together, we will overcome these challenges and continue to provide a safe, supportive and productive learning environment for all.
Sincerely,
Fred Heid
Superintendent
Polk County Public Schools