Vernon Parish Moves to 4-Day School Week
Vernon Parish is trading in five-day school weeks for a little more breathing room — and they’re not alone. Starting in August 2025, public school students in Vernon will head to class Tuesday through Friday under a newly approved hybrid four-day schedule.
It’s a move that’s been gaining steam across Louisiana, with Avoyelles, Evangeline, Winn, and LaSalle Parishes already giving the shortened week a go. Now, Vernon is officially on board. In total, there are nine Parishes in Louisiana that have made the switch.
Will 4-Day School Weeks Become The Norm? Do You Agree?
The school board vote passed with ten members saying “yes,” one voting “no,” and one absent.
While most Mondays will be school-free, there will be a handful of them where students will need to grab their backpacks and head in. Those dates include:…