The school calendar is a "mandatory subject to bargaining", which means that it must be negotiated with our employees as a matter of Washington law. There is a basic ‘formula’ for development of the calendar from year-to-year included in the collective bargaining agreement between UPSD and UPEA. However, the calendar is subject to adjustment in any given year to address particular circumstances. The calendar may also be adjusted during the school year due to snow days or other unanticipated events.
The student calendar is developed using the following formulas:
A. Start Day - Tuesday after Labor Day
B. The day before Thanksgiving shall be an early release day
C. Winter Break - the number of variables present in calculating Winter Break prohibits the application of a workable formula. Therefore, Winter Break will be established annually through the bargaining process. Winter break shall be a minimum of ten (10) days.
D. The day before winter break shall be a one-half (½) day for students
E. Mid Winter Break - Full week after President's Day (President's Day + Tuesday - Friday)
F. Spring Break –3rd full week in April.
G. Snow Day –Second Semester, Friday before Memorial Day; Any additional snow days will be added to the end of the school year unless a waiver is granted by the OSPI.
We welcome your comments and questions about the calendar; please e-mail or call Susan French, Human Resources Assistant, at sfrench@upsd.wednet.edu or 253-566-5600.
