Why do some schools start before Labor Day?

Why start before Labor Day? Do schools hate summer? We get some answers. read more

School always started after Labor Day, and I believe this was because businesses relied so much on high school students working for them during the tourist season that it would have been impractical for the community if school started before Labor Day. read more

Currently, however, just over 10% of public schools in the state start after Labor Day (including the Philadelphia School District). Curiously, my family's own experiences back up many of these vacation statistics. Our family traditionally goes on vacation during the week before Labor Day. read more

Both Greenville and Rockford Public Schools were first denied waivers by the state, but then reapplied and were approved to start a week before Labor Day. “The band is here doing band camp, our football team is here, our clubs and organizations are meeting, our teachers are meeting. read more

There are still plenty of schools that start after Labor Day. The later date is popular in the Northeast, for one, and in Michigan, Minnesota and Virginia, there are state laws backed by the local tourism industry that prohibit schools from starting before Labor Day unless they have a waiver. read more