Medford Schools Start Date, No-School Dates

Parents, you've almost survived the summer.

Students are due back in Medford schools on Tues., Aug. 30 across all grades except kindergarten, which begins Wed., Sept. 7. The return is immediately followed by another break, with no school Fri., Sept. 2 or Mon., Sept. 5 (Labor Day).

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“This new schedule is a result of the recently negotiated teachers’ contract and approved by the Medford School Committee," said Superintendent Roy Belson. "I believe Medford was one of a few public school districts left in the Commonwealth that did not start school until after Labor Day. We are getting the word out now, so that all families are aware and can plan summer vacations accordingly."

Here's a list of no-school days, according to medfordpublicschools.com

• Monday, October 10, 2016 – Columbus Day
• Tuesday/November 8, 2016 – Election Day/Professional Development Day for Teachers/Staff
• Friday,November 11, 2016 – Veterans Day
• Thursday, November 24 & Friday, November 25, 2016 – Thanksgiving Holiday
• Monday, December 26 – January 2, 2017 – Winter Recess (school resumes January 3, 2017)
• Monday, January 16, 2017 – Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
• Monday, February 20 – 24, 2017 – Winter Vacation (school resumes Monday, February 27, 2017)
• Friday, April 14, 2017 – Good Friday
• Monday, April 17 – 21, 2017 – Spring Vacation (school resumes Monday, April 24, 2017)
• Monday, May 29, 2917 – Memorial Day

The last day of school - including five snow days - is expected to be June 21, 2017.

Gone are the days of Labor Day marking the start of the school season. Tell the kids not to complain - many schools across the country start before the end of August, and some even in July, according to CNN. And parents, no complaining from you either - some schools don't welcome back students until well into September.