The 2024-2025 Edison School Calendar is now available! This calendar includes all important dates for the upcoming school year, including start and end dates, holidays, breaks, and early dismissal days.
This calendar is correct; however, parents and staff should use it as a reference only. The official school calendar can be found on the Edison School website. If there are any discrepancies between the two calendars, the official school calendar will prevail.
The 2024-2025 school year will begin on Monday, August 26, 2024, and end on Friday, June 13, 2025. There will be a total of 180 days of instruction. There will be no school on Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Year’s Day, and Memorial Day. There will be early dismissal days on October 31, 2024, and March 13, 2025. There will be a one-week break for winter break from December 23, 2024, to January 3, 2025, and a one-week break for spring break from March 31, 2025, to April 7, 2025.
Enrollment and Registration Timelines
The Edison School offers a rolling admission policy, which means that applications are accepted and processed throughout the year. However, to ensure timely processing and placement, we recommend submitting your application materials by the following deadlines:
| Grade | Application Deadline |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | April 15, 2024 |
| Grades 1-5 | May 1, 2024 |
4. Late Enrollment
We understand that there may be circumstances that prevent a family from enrolling their child by the established deadlines. In such cases, late applications will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please contact the school office for more information and to discuss your specific situation.
Documents Required for Enrollment:
- Completed Application Form
- Official Transcripts (for students entering grades 1-5)
- Immunization Records
- Birth Certificate
Registration Process:
- Submit your application materials by the established deadlines.
- Once your application is received, you will be contacted by the school office to schedule an interview.
- During the interview, the Admissions Committee will review your application and ask questions to better understand your family’s educational goals.
- After the interview, you will receive a decision regarding your child’s enrollment.
Professional Development Opportunities
Edison schools offer a comprehensive range of professional development opportunities for teachers, administrators, and other staff members. These opportunities include:
Professional Learning Communities
Professional learning communities (PLCs) are groups of teachers who meet regularly to discuss best practices, collaborate on instructional strategies, and share resources. PLCs are an effective way for teachers to improve their own skills and knowledge while also building a strong sense of community.
Online Professional Development
Edison schools offer a variety of online professional development courses and workshops. These courses allow teachers to learn at their own pace and on their own schedule. Some of the online courses offered by Edison schools include:
- Effective Classroom Management
- Differentiated Instruction
- Using Technology in the Classroom
Summer Institutes
Edison schools offer a variety of summer institutes for teachers. These institutes provide teachers with an opportunity to learn about new instructional strategies and curriculum resources. Some of the summer institutes offered by Edison schools include:
- STEM Education
- Project-Based Learning
- English Language Arts
Professional Conferences
Edison schools encourage teachers to attend professional conferences to learn about the latest research and developments in education. Edison schools provide financial assistance to teachers who wish to attend conferences.
Mentoring Program
Edison schools offer a mentoring program for new teachers. This program pairs new teachers with experienced teachers who can provide support and guidance.
Edison School Calendar 2024-2025
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| August 14, 2024 | First day of school for students |
| August 15, 2024 | First day of school for teachers |
| November 25-29, 2024 | Thanksgiving Break |
| December 23, 2024-January 3, 2025 | Winter Break |
| February 17-21, 2025 | Mid-Winter Break |
| March 31-April 4, 2025 | Spring Break |
| May 26, 2025 | Last day of school for students |
| May 27, 2025 | Last day of school for teachers |
Holidays and Closures
The Edison School District follows a traditional academic calendar with approximately 180 days of instruction. The school year typically begins in late August or early September and ends in late May or early June.
In addition to weekends, the district observes the following holidays and closures:
Labor Day
Observed on the first Monday in September.
Columbus Day
Observed on the second Monday in October.
Veteran’s Day
Observed on November 11th.
Thanksgiving Break
Typically a four-day break that includes Thanksgiving Day and the following Friday.
Winter Break
Typically a two-week break that begins the week before Christmas.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Observed on the third Monday in January.
President’s Day
Observed on the third Monday in February.
Spring Break
Typically a one-week break that occurs in March or April.
Memorial Day
Observed on the last Monday in May.
Summer Break
The summer break typically lasts from late May or early June until late August or early September.
School Hours and Bell Schedules
General School Day Schedule
The general school day schedule for Edison School is as follows:
8:00 AM – 8:15 AM
Arrival and homeroom
8:15 AM – 3:10 PM
Academic instruction and activities
3:10 PM – 3:25 PM
Dismissal
Bell Schedule
The school’s bell schedule is as follows:
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 8:00 AM | First bell (students enter the building) |
| 8:15 AM | Homeroom/morning announcements |
| 8:25 AM | First period begins |
| 9:10 AM | First period ends |
| 9:15 AM | Second period begins |
| 10:00 AM | Second period ends |
| 10:05 AM | Recess |
| 10:25 AM | Recess ends |
| 10:30 AM | Third period begins |
| 11:15 AM | Third period ends |
| 11:20 AM | Fourth period begins |
| 12:05 PM | Fourth period ends |
| 12:10 PM | Lunch |
| 1:00 PM | Lunch ends |
| 1:05 PM | Fifth period begins |
| 1:50 PM | Fifth period ends |
| 1:55 PM | Sixth period begins |
| 2:40 PM | Sixth period ends |
| 2:45 PM | Seventh period begins |
| 3:10 PM | Seventh period ends |
| 3:10 PM | Dismissal |
Edison School Calendar 2024-2025
The Edison School District has released its academic calendar for the 2024-2025 school year. The calendar includes important dates such as the first day of school, holidays, and breaks. Parents and students are encouraged to review the calendar carefully and mark important dates on their own calendars.
The first day of school for the 2024-2025 school year is Wednesday, August 21, 2024. The last day of school is Friday, May 29, 2025. There will be a total of 180 school days during the year.
The calendar also includes several holidays and breaks. The following are the holidays that will be observed during the 2024-2025 school year:
- Labor Day: Monday, September 2, 2024
- Thanksgiving Break: Wednesday, November 27 – Friday, November 29, 2024
- Winter Break: Monday, December 23, 2024 – Friday, January 3, 2025
- Spring Break: Monday, March 17 – Friday, March 21, 2025
- Memorial Day: Monday, May 26, 2025
People Also Ask About Edison School Calendar 2024-2025
When is the first day of school for the 2024-2025 school year?
The first day of school for the 2024-2025 school year is Wednesday, August 21, 2024.
When is the last day of school for the 2024-2025 school year?
The last day of school for the 2024-2025 school year is Friday, May 29, 2025.
How many school days are there in the 2024-2025 school year?
There will be a total of 180 school days during the 2024-2025 school year.
What holidays will be observed during the 2024-2025 school year?
The following holidays will be observed during the 2024-2025 school year:
- Labor Day: Monday, September 2, 2024
- Thanksgiving Break: Wednesday, November 27 – Friday, November 29, 2024
- Winter Break: Monday, December 23, 2024 – Friday, January 3, 2025
- Spring Break: Monday, March 17 – Friday, March 21, 2025
- Memorial Day: Monday, May 26, 2025
