Survey results released; four-day week favored

Results are in. Haxtun residents and parents of students in the Haxtun School District recently received a survey regarding information about potentially moving to a four-day school week in their mailboxes. Of the nearly 800 surveys mailed, 118 were returned.

Representatives from the District’s accountability and calendar committees, along with administration and school board representation, developed and distributed the survey in response to recent discussions at a February board meeting. At that meeting, it was noted during calendar discussions that a four-day school week may aid in teacher...