Longer Christmas break on 2024-25 school calendar

McCOOK Neb. - Looking ahead to the 2024-2025 academic year, the McCook School Board will deliberate on the school calendar, with many similarities with the present year’s schedule. Key dates include a teacher’s return on August 12 and a student’s start date of August 14. Notable adjustments include an extended Christmas break due to the alignment of Christmas Day and New Year’s Day, as well as a postponed Easter break to late April.

The School Board meeting is scheduled to convene at 6 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 12, 2024. A pivotal point on the agenda is the communication plan, with a focus on the upcoming launch of a new website aimed at enhancing connectivity between teachers and families. The meeting will also feature discussions around ongoing initiatives, including reviewing student and parent survey data by building level teams and formulating action plans based on the survey findings.

Another meeting highlight will be the parking lot project, a joint effort involving the school, YMCA, architects, and engineers. Discussions revolve around constructing a new parking lot on the west side of the tennis courts and YMCA building, with ongoing fundraising efforts for the project. Additionally, talks encompass potential classroom expansion at the YMCA, utilization of gym and pool facilities, and member access to the upcoming parking lot.

Superintendent updates will include legislative progress and recent engagements with Mid Plains Community College, showcasing collaborative opportunities in dual credit courses, career pathways, and facility sharing. Noteworthy outcomes from a meeting with college leaders indicate prospects for growth and joint projects benefiting both institutions.

Furthermore, the agenda entails the approval of a resurfacing project for the McCook High School tennis facility, in partnership with Renter Sports. The upcoming meeting promises insightful deliberations and decisions shaping the district’s educational landscape and infrastructure developments.