Last day of school is Thursday, June 20th owing to snow

LWSD adds two days, extends two early release days and pushes back last day to make up snow days

Redmond, Wash. – The district has finalized plans to make up for the days and time missed due to the February snow events. The 2018-19 calendar has been modified to reflect the changes.

As a reminder, school districts can request a waiver from the state for missed school days during the Governor’s declared state of emergency. Districts are not allowed to seek a waiver that would impact the required K-12 average instructional hours of 1,027. After analysis of both requirements, it was determined that a total of 3.5 days must be made up to maintain compliance with both requirements. The 2018-19 calendar has May 28 built-in as a snow day, so a total of 2.5 days must be made up beyond the built-in snow day.

The following modifications will be made to the 2018-19 calendar:

• Wednesday, May 1: change from an early release to a full day for students
• Wednesday, May 8: change from an early release to a full day for students
• Friday, May 24: change from a non-school day to a school day for students
• Tuesday, May 28: change from a non-school day to a school day for students
• Wednesday, June 19: change from a half day to a full day for students
• Thursday, June 20: added as a half day for students (last day of school)

These changes were made in consideration of students, families and staff. It should be noted that high school graduation dates and times will not be affected by these changes. Families with preschool students will receive communication from their program about any changes. We appreciate your flexibility as we fulfill the state required hours.