Overview

• Patricia Horton’s TikTok post on May 22 says her 7- and 12-year-olds can stay home during the last school week since finals and ceremonies are already over.
• She notifies teachers in advance and reports most staff understand the choice, with some praising the early start to summer break.
• Parents on social media are divided: some lament missing farewells, field days and celebrations, while others agree final days lack academic substance.
• Several teachers agree that end-of-year tasks focus on classroom cleanups and administrative checklists rather than new instruction.
• The ongoing discussion through June 1 highlights questions about parental discretion and the purpose of the school year’s closing days.