Mifflinburg schools post January calendar with Keystone testing, meetings

The Mifflinburg Area School District updated its website on January 7 to post January events that matter to students, families and the wider Union County community. The high school calendar lists Keystone testing for high school students from January 12 through January 15, a school board meeting set for January 13 at 6:30 PM in the Intermediate School LGI, and other faculty and student activities across the week.

Keystone testing, scheduled to begin the week of January 12, directly affects high school students taking state assessments. These exams are part of Pennsylvania’s accountability system and typically factor into course completion and graduation prerequisites, so attendance and preparedness on those dates are critical for affected students. For parents and working households, multi-day testing windows can alter transportation, child care and daily routines; families should confirm which students are required to report each day via the high school calendar links.

The school board meeting on January 13 at 6:30 PM brings routine governance to the forefront. Board sessions are where budget allocations, calendar adjustments and program decisions are discussed; even when agendas are routine, turnout from parents and taxpayers helps shape priorities for the remainder of the school year. The meeting’s location at the Intermediate School LGI makes it accessible to central district residents wanting to raise concerns or get updates.

Earlier in the week, the district listed musical and extracurricular items: the PMEA District Chorus took place on January 10, and the FFA Midwinter Convention participation is scheduled for January 12. Faculty-level events include a faculty meeting also scheduled for January 13 and Saturday School sessions. These items reflect the mix of instructional, extracurricular and administrative activity that schools balance alongside standardized assessments.

For the local economy and service providers, concentrated school events can have ripple effects. Testing windows and meetings increase demand for tutoring, after-school supervision and flexible work arrangements for parents. Over time, consistent academic performance and extracurricular offerings can influence the district’s standing in county comparisons, which indirectly affects household decisions about housing and local spending.

The district’s update page includes calendar entries and links to more details for parents and community members; families should check the posted entries for classroom-specific schedules and any changes. Our two cents? Mark testing and meeting dates on your family calendar now, confirm which days your student needs to be at school, and plan transportation or work adjustments in advance so kids can focus on testing and activities without last-minute disruptions.