TESCOTT – Students in Bennington and Tescott will begin summer vacation a couple of weeks earlier than expected. The following statement was released on the USD 240 Facebook page:

The Twin Valley Board of Education made a difficult decision and has approved a change in the last day of school. It has been moved to May 8, 2015. This decision was based on the financial plight of the district. The district has few fiscal reserves to endure the present mid year unplanned financial cuts recently signed into law.

Student athletics/activities will continue past May 8th. The building principals and athletic directors will be communicating with patrons and will use School Messenger frequently to communicate important updates and messages to you. Please watch for more updates pertaining to date changes for activities or events that may be effected.

If you have questions, please plan for your child’s building administrator to be the liaison for communication, but know that you can also contact the Superintendent of Schools or a board of education member. Thank you for your support of the Twin Valley School District.

The district school board and superintendent will have two public meetings next week concerning the state of the district. The first meeting will be Monday April 6th at 7pm in the Bennington west gym. On Tuesday night a second meeting will take place in the big gym at the school in Tescott.