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Branford Public Schools Calendar 2015-16

The new school year begins in less than a few weeks. Here are dates you need to know.

You may be thinking about how many more days you can go to the beach, but the first day of school is just around the corner. With that in mind, here are important dates for the 2015-16 school year in the Branford Public School System.

First day of school: August 27

Labor Day (school closed): Sept. 7

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Rosh Hashanah (school closed): Sept. 14

Professional Development (school closed): Sept. 15

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Yom Kippur (school closed): Sept. 23

Columbus Day (school closed): October 12

October 21 (early release date)

November 2 (early release date for professional development)

November 3 (school closed for students): Staff development

November 25 (early dismissal)

Thanksgiving (school closed): Nov. 26-27

Professional Development (early release): Dec. 9

Winter break early dismissal: Dec. 23

Winter break: Dec. 24-Jan. 3 (school resumes Jan. 4)

Professional Development (early release): Jan. 13

Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday (school closed): Jan. 18

Presidents Day/ Winter Break (school closed): Feb. 15, Feb. 16

Professional Development (early release): Feb. 24

Professional Development (early release): March 16

Good Friday (school closed) March 25

Spring Break: April 11-15

Professional Development (early release): April 27

Professional Development (early release): May 11

Memorial Day (school closed): May 30

Last day of school: June 8

Note: Because of cancellations 10 additional days can be added to the school year if necessary.

To view the entire school calendar click here.

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