Waco Independent School District Facebook Page - Providing news and information about the great things happening at Waco's Public Schools. "The September 8th start date weighs very heavily on my heart," said Norman Manning, WISD board member.At 6-1, Manning was the dissenting vote in approving Waco ISD's calendar for the upcoming 2020-2021 school year saying it was unsafe to send students and teachers back to campuses that early amid the coronavirus pandemic. Comments (-1) (9) Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer: extended through July 31. Updated: WISD Board of Trustees approves new 2020-2021 calendar. TEXAS. WACO, Texas (KWTX) - McLennan County’s largest school district is headed back to school the day after Labor Day.The Waco Independent School District's Board of Trustees reached a decision Thursday night, but it wasn't unanimous. 501 Franklin Avenue, Waco, TX 76701. "The calendar I'm proposing is fully consistent with the order issued earlier this week by the local health authority," said Kincannon. Waco ISD considering delaying start of school year until after Labor Day ... the school board adopted a calendar that set August 18 as the first day of school with classes ending on May 27, 2021. 2020-2021 Waco ISD Instructional Calendar.
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