Christoval ISD to adopt 4-day school week
SAN ANGELO, Texas (Concho Valley Homepage) — Christoval ISD has announced that it will transition to a four-day school week for the 2025-2026 academic year after surveys were conducted with teachers and parents.
Under the change, CISD classes will be held on a Monday to Thursday schedule during the academic year rather than a five-day school week's Monday to Friday schedule.
CISD said in a public statement issued on Thursday, March 13, that the transition 'is designed to create a more efficient and balanced schedule for both students and staff, while also providing opportunities for focused professional development and student intervention.'
'We believe this shift will help enhance the overall educational experience and foster a positive, supportive environment for everyone,' CISD said.
According to a presentation given during the district's Wednesday, March 12, board meeting, CISD sent a teacher survey to all staff on Feb. 20 'to gauge interest of a 4-day school week.' The district received 66 responses.
The survey showed that 86.4% of the CISD staff who responded 'would be in favor of a 4-day school week' and that 66.7% 'voted for a 4-day week with Friday off.' The district also observed that 84.8% of responding staff 'agreed that a 4-day week would impact their family in a positive manner' while noting that the 'majority of teachers would not need childcare.'
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A survey was then sent to parents on Feb. 25, garnering 361 responses. Data gathered from the survey revealed that 77.3% of parents who responded 'are in favor of a 4-day school week' and that 71.5% 'believe a 4-day week would make a positive impact.' Also observed through the parent survey was that 47.1% of responding parents 'preferred a 4-day week with Friday off' and that 58.4% 'said no childcare was needed.'
CISD stated that two programs will be offered through YMCA San Angelo and Christoval Baptist Church during the 2025-2026 academic year 'to ensure a smooth transition and provide support to our families.'
'We are dedicated to making this transition as seamless as possible, with ongoing support and open communication,' CISD said.
CISD's decision comes as part of a broader shift in Concho Valley schools in recent years toward four-day school weeks. Winters ISD adopted a four-day school week schedule at the start of the 2022-2023 academic year, while both TLCA San Angelo and Eden ISD made the change going into the 2023-2024 academic year.
As part of its announcement, CISD also released its school calendar for the 2025-2026 academic year. According to information on the calendar, the year will consist of 155 days across six six-week periods. There will be 187 contract days.
For more information regarding CISD's transition to a four-day school week, read the district's statement or visit CISD's four-day week webpage.
'Your feedback and collaboration are invaluable as we embark on this new journey,' CISD said. 'Together, we believe this change will significantly enhance the educational experience for all involved.'
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