Perry Central Confirms Winter Break Dates, Staff Development Day

Perry Central Community Schools notified families and staff on December 24 via its live feed that winter break would run from December 23 through January 2, with a professional development day for staff set for January 5 and student instruction restarting on Tuesday, January 6, 2026. The district closed the message with seasonal well wishes, saying, "Winter Break is December 23–January 2. January 5th is a professional development day for staff. School will resume for students on Tuesday, January 6, 2026. Wishing everyone a joyful, restful, and safe holiday season!"

The timing of the announcement provides a clear calendar for parents who must arrange childcare over the holiday week and for workers who support school operations. A staff only day on January 5 means buildings may be open for employees while students remain out of class, a detail that influences scheduling for transportation, extracurricular activities, and after school programs. For families relying on school meals, after school care, or bus transportation, the period covered by the break may require alternative arrangements.

School districts across the state often coordinate calendars with regional transportation providers and community service organizations. Local social service providers and childcare centers typically see increased demand around multi day breaks, and civic leaders say advance notice helps households and municipal services prepare. Parents and guardians in Perry County should review plans for the holiday and the week following to account for the staff development day on January 5, when normal student services will not be available.

The district published the notice on its live feed and included a link to the posting at pccs.k12.in.us/live-feed. Residents seeking confirmation of holiday office hours, food service availability, or activities scheduled for early January should consult the district page or contact their school office directly for the most current information.

Clear and timely school calendar communications affect family finances and employer leave planning, as well as student routines and learning continuity. With classes resuming on January 6, the district will return to regular instruction after the holiday interval, and the staff professional development session will take place before students come back, allowing teachers and staff to prepare for the new term.