Good News? Aberdeen, South Dakota School Moving To 4-Day Weeks

Class, write this down. A private school in Aberdeen, South Dakota, is trying something new in the 2026-2027 school year.

Aberdeen Christian School is switching to a four-day school week next year. This is a "bold new chapter" for everyone!

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This is going to be a big change at Aberdeen Christian School. But school officials with Aberdeen Christian School say this change will benefit everyone.

This is a significant change, and we couldn’t be more excited about the opportunities it brings.

From enriched classroom time to a healthier balance at home, this shift reflects our commitment to partnering with parents and preparing students for a thriving future.

Here are the goals of the new four-day school weeks:

• Prioritize family-school partnership
• Cultivates deeper discipleship and community engagement
• Expands flexibility for families and staff
• Delivers strong, targeted academic support
• Supports hybrid homeschooling, co-ops, and flexible scheduling

Does This Mean Students at Aberdeen Christian School Will Have Less Learning?

Officials with Aberdeen Christian School say this routine will give more students more attention in the classroom.

• Stronger assessment and targeted support
• Higher-quality lesson planning
• More time for collaboration and professional development
• Expanded student intervention and mentoring opportunities

One Friday each month will include professional development and/or student intervention; services above and beyond what we currently provide.

Parents are also excited about this new change at Aberdeen Christian School. Families are looking forward to more time together.

Learn more information here.

How Do You Feel About Four-Day School Weeks?

I can see the benefits of shorter school weeks. I'm also a teacher's daughter, so I never really had an issue going to school. Do you like the idea of having four-day school weeks? Why wouldn't this be a good idea?