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School Calendar ride has posted a recommended statewide school calendar for all public schools. VIEW THE 2023-2024 SCHOOL CALENDAR Please note the following about public school calendars in Rhode Island: The first day of school shall be no later than the first Thursday following Labor Day. The last day of school is subject to change due to school closings that may occur throughout the year. School closing dates may vary depending upon the completion of the 180-school day minimum. Families and staff should check with their local LEAs and schools for specific schedules. Most charter schools will be following a similar schedule as the district in which they are located. Please contact the school for exceptions. Please contact your district for specifics on parent-teacher conference days. 2023-24 Statewide Calendar One of the key supports for our school communities during the COVID-19 pandemic has been utilizing a statewide school calendar to enable Rhode Island students, educators, and families to operate on an aligned schedule. This calendar allows: The LEA decision for the first day of school to be scheduled no later than September 7, 2023. The option to include additional holidays observed by the school community, noted in green. Alignment of vacation weeks, which provides consistency for families and staff. Flexibility to LEAs on the last day of school, depending on the year start date, professional development days, holidays, and other observances, while still requiring a minimum of 180 days of instruction. Families and staff should check with their local LEAs and schools for specific schedules. RELATED RESOURCES Rhode Island public school districts Calendar of events: RIDE engagement with districts and schools eNews page: read or sign up for RIDE weekly memos