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No School for West Pasco Kids Monday
The Pasco County School District is taking Presidents Day off.
West Pasco students can shut off those alarms and put away the books for a long weekend.
The Pasco County School District officially observes Presidents Day, Feb. 18. That means students in public schools get to enjoy a long weekend courtesy of America’s past leaders.
Classes resume Feb. 19, but more days off are just around the corner. Spring break runs March 25-April 1 – right after the third quarter grading period ends.
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Presidents Day is observed annually on the third Monday of February. It was originally established in 1885 to celebrate George Washington’s birthday. Now it’s considered a day to honor all presidents, according to History.com.
It’s a federal holiday, which means many government offices and schools are closed.
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For more information about the calendar for Pasco students, visit the district online.
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