columbus day-questions for locals

[polkadotminnie]

Some Alabama schools started the first week of August. We will be at our 9 week break.

 

[Crazy Kanga]

Yes, we started back the end of July. We get the first two weeks of October off! It's great for us, but WDW is not as uncrowded as it once was this time of year.

 

[Epscot]

Originally posted by Raggedy
Why are the kids having that much time off this eary in the year. Didn't they just begin the end of August to the begining of September? There are no schools off here in RI.

The public schools in my area started back on 9 Aug. I believe that Columbus Day falls at the end of their first 9 weeks.

 

[plutosmyfav]

Hi,

I originally thought I was picking a low crowd time (Oct 13-21) but have since learned many schools now run year-round and this is a prime break time for them. Oh well, I did intentionally start my trip after Columbus Day. We usually go the Friday after Thanksgiving into the first week of December and love the crowds once Thanksgiving week is over. I hope this isn't too much different.

What about MNSSHP the 17th? Any speculation on attendance?

 

[ricktib]

Originally posted by princess lovers mom
area schools are usually in session on Columbas day and off later in the week after Columbus day

Same for my sister's kids in the Tampa area. I guess poor Columbus has fallen victim to political correctness.

 

[polkadotminnie]

Aren't some the Florida area schools making up days during Columbus Week that they missed due to the hurricanes? Crazy Kanga- Are ya'll in the Madison County School District?

 

[Crazy Kanga]

Crazy Kanga- Are ya'll in the Madison County School District?

Yes, we are.