APRIL FOOLS!
In a surprise decision that has left parents scrambling (and frantically checking their calendars), Duval County Public Schools announced this morning that school will now be in session on April 31 to make up for earlier weather-related closures.
Yes. April 31.
According to the official statement: “Due to unforeseen closures earlier in the academic year and a need to meet state instructional hour requirements, all DCPS students will be expected to attend a full day of school on Wednesday, April 31, 2025.”
Parents were quick to take to social media with concerns:
- “I thought April only had 30 days??”
- “Do they expect us to pack lunches for a day that doesn’t even exist?”
- “Can my kid get extra credit if they imagine they went?”
The district responded with a follow-up post: “We understand the confusion and ask for patience as we pilot a new initiative: FlexiDates™, which will allow schools to operate on ‘adjustable calendar extensions’ during times of academic need.”
Sources close to the situation (okay, our PTA group chat) report that some principals were equally confused and are awaiting clarification from the Department of Magical Timekeeping (working in partnership with the Department of Education and maybe Hogwarts).
Bus schedules, lunch menus, and carline procedures for April 31 are expected to be released soon, along with spirit week themes that include “Dress Like It’s Not Real Day.”
Parents are encouraged to send students with:
- An imaginary backpack
- Lunch made of dreams
- A signed permission slip from a unicorn
READ: April Fools’ Day Pranks to Play On Your Kids (Using Crap You Already Have)
Happy April Fools’ Day from Jacksonville Mom. Don’t worry… there’s no April 31, and DCPS hasn’t completely lost it (yet). It’s all in good fun — we have nothing but love for DCPS and our public schools!
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