There are big changes for the upcoming school year, which begins Aug. 4, in the Maricopa Unified School District, including the return of free all-day kindergarten.
“We are very excited to be offering all-day kindergarten once again at all six elementary schools,” said Superintendent Steve Chestnut.
“We are also expanding blended learning this year,” Chestnut said. “It will be a part of our middle schools and Grade 9 curriculum at the high school, as we are offering a more intensive online learning program.”
MUSD calendar
Aug. 4 First day of school
Aug. 4 Arizona Department of Education releases its report card for MUSD
Aug. 29 First Maricopa High School football game
Sept. 5 Homecoming
Oct. 3 End of first quarter
Oct. 6-10 Fall break
Dec. 19 End of first semester
Dec. 22 — Jan. 2 Winter break
March 6 End of third quarter
March 9-13 Spring break
May 21 Last day of school
May 21 High school graduation
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