Franklin County parents weigh impacts of a 4-day school week

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As Franklin County Public Schools officials consider the possibility of moving to a four-day school week, parents are questioning how much such a significant change could impact them and their children.

Tina Woodford, far right, a second-grade teacher at Rocky Mount Elementary School, helps students with a project during class on Thursday.
HEATHER ROUSSEAU, The Roanoke Times

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Students attend an school wide "Energy Bus" assembly at Rocky Mount Elementary School in Franklin County on Thursday. The school division is considering switching to a four-day school week.
HEATHER ROUSSEAU, The Roanoke Times

Students walk through a hallway at Rocky Mount Elementary School in Franklin County on Thursday. The school division is considering switching to a four-day school week.
HEATHER ROUSSEAU, The Roanoke Times

Tina Woodford second-grade class at Rocky Mount Elementary School is decorated with a variety of learning visuals. The school division is considering switching to a four-day school week.
HEATHER ROUSSEAU, The Roanoke Times

Backpacks and jackets fill cubbies at Rocky Mount Elementary School in Franklin County on Thursday. The school division is considering switching to a four-day school week.
HEATHER ROUSSEAU, The Roanoke Times

Jason Dunovant (540) 981-3324

jason.dunovant@roanoke.com