Board of Ed approves 2026-27 school year calendar

Pierce County students will get a week-long fall break, but graduation and summer vacation will begin a week later during the 2026-2027 school year.

The Pierce County Board of Education approved its new school calendar at its regular monthly meeting Monday night.

At the board’s work session Thursday morning, School Superintendent Dara Bennett told board members four proposals were presented to faculty and staff to vote on — including one that was student generated. One of the faculty produced versions received the most votes, which includes the new fall break.