PRESS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Wednesday, April 15, 2009

Dr. Charles E. Ridgell , III, Director of Curriculum and Instruction, 301-475-5511, ext. 110

SCHOOL SYSTEM CALENDAR CHANGES

            LEONARDTOWN, MD – Dr. Michael J. Martirano , superintendent of schools, announced at the April 15, 2009, Board of Education meeting that the last day of school for students in St. Mary’s County Public Schools will be Friday, June 12, 2009, and the last day for teachers will be Monday, June 15, 2009.  Three school days were lost this school year due to inclement weather conditions.  This allows the school year to be shortened by two days since only three of the five inclement weather days built into the calendar were used.

            Tuesday, June 9 will be a regular day of school with all AM and PM Prekindergarten students attending school on a normal schedule.  June 9 will be the last day of school for PM Prekindergarten students.

            Wednesday, June 10 will be an early dismissal day with AM Prekindergarten students attending school.  PM Prekindergarten sessions will not be held on June 10.

            Thursday, June 11 will be an early dismissal day with AM Prekindergarten students attending school.  PM Prekindergarten sessions will not be held on June 11.  June 11 will be the last day of school for AM Prekindergarten students.

            Friday, June 12 will be an early dismissal day for students K-12.  Prekindergarten students will not have school on June 12.

            Other adjustments to the calendar will be necessary if additional school days are lost due to inclement weather or emergency situations.

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