The Horizon School Division has finalized their calendar for the 2017-18 school year.

Three different versions of the school year schedule were presented to the board of education in February, they were then shared with principals, staff and School Community Council members who were all asked their feedback.

The board approved the final calendar based on their stakeholders recommendations at their March 8th meeting.

The calendar features 197 operational days and 183 instructional days.

Schools will have a minimum 960 instructional hours, that number will not exceed 965.

The opening day of the year is Friday, September 1st.

The calendar can be viewed here.