Arlington Schools Hit Final Day Thursday With 11:30 a.m. Early Release

With just two days left in the academic calendar, Arlington Public Schools heads into its final stretch this week, while a pair of community stories — a Pride recognition and a concerning incident near the high school — kept the town's attention over the past 24 hours.

SCHOOLS

The Arlington Public Schools district calendar shows Thursday, June 25, as the last day for grades 1 through 12, with an early release at 11:30 a.m. That date reflects the 185th school day, accounting for a snow day makeup. Teachers' first day back in the fall is set for Aug. 31, with the first day of kindergarten (for half of students) on Sept. 2.

ELSEWHERE IN THE NEWS

Arlington Patch reports "Arlington Resident Receives Inaugural Commonwealth Pride Award," noting that an Arlington resident was among more than 100 people recognized statewide for contributions to the LGBTQ+ community. Per Arlington Patch (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/arlington).

Arlington Patch also covers "Arlington Man Facing Charges Related To Exposing Himself Near High School," reporting that students flagged multiple incidents involving the man near the high school parking area in recent weeks, leading to an arrest. Per Arlington Patch (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/arlington).

COMING UP

- **Thursday, June 25:** Last day of school for grades 1–12, early release at 11:30 a.m. - **Sunday, June 28:** "Author of Liberty" event listed on the Arlington Patch calendar. - **Sunday, June 28:** Waltham Fireworks (nearby). - **Monday, Aug. 31:** First day back for Arlington Public Schools teachers.