Petersburg Pilot -

With discussions beginning on what next year’s school calendar could look like, the Petersburg School District is seeking input from community members on what changes could be made to best benefit learning.

During a school board meeting on Dec. 13, the board discussed the ongoing challenges facing the district and some ways changing the calendar could address them.

Ideas included changing from early release on Fridays to late arrival on Mondays and adjusting the length of the school year and placement of breaks to accommodate island life.

Student attendance has been a major concern for th...