QUESTION OF THE DAY: Would a four-day school week work with your family's schedule?

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Would a four-day school week work with your family's schedule?

The Southern Boone Board of Education in Ashland is wrestling with whether to make a big change to the rhythm of life in the small community. For now, the board has put off a decision on whether to change from a traditional five-day school week to a four-day cycle. Some school districts have seen success in making the change. They say it has helped them attract and keep better talent while saving money. Hallsville voters first decided to make th…

UPDATE: Southern Boone R-1 school board to keep five-day schedule in 2026-2027

The school board in the fast-growing Southern Boone R-1 school district in Ashland has voted to table whether or not to adopt a four-day school week. Reporter Mitch Kaminski from our news partner ABC-17 says the board cites a lack of data for the main reason. Southern Boone R-1 in Ashland says it will remain on a five-day schedule in 2026-2027. Southern Boone R-1 Superintendent Dr. Tim Roth has said that going to a four-day school week would be …