Richmond County schools seek input on climate, academic calendars
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The Richmond County School System is seeking from students, parents, guardians and community on proposed academic calendars for the 2026-27 and 2027-28 school years.
The school system says it is also looking for input on a school climate survey on instruction, school environments and student services.
“The academic calendar and school climate play a critical role in shaping the learning experience, and we want to ensure that every voice is heard,” said Marcus Allen, assistant superintendent of services. “We encourage parents, students, and community to share their perspectives so we can create a school environment that s success for all.”
During the Richmond County Board of Education meeting on Tuesday, district leaders presented two academic calendar options for each school year.
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The proposed calendars offer different scheduling approaches:
- Calendar Option A: The first day for elementary school is Aug. 5, while K-8, magnet, middle, and high schools begin on Aug. 6. This option includes one PowerUp Asynchronous Learning Day per semester, allowing students to complete assignments remotely.
- Calendar Option B: All schools begin on Aug. 5, with four early release days throughout the year to provide additional opportunities for parent-teacher conferences.
Parents and guardians can access the school climate survey through their child’s school website. The proposed academic calendars can be viewed at //rcboe.org/calendar.
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The deadline to submit is March 4.
The school system says the survey results will be presented to the Board of Education in March before a final recommendation is made.
A final recommendation will be made during the March Board of Education meeting, according to school officials.
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