(KNZA)--The Hiawatha School Board has approved the calendar for next school year.

The Board took the action when they met last week.

The first day of school will be August 19 and the last day of school will be May 20.

Christmas break will be held December 23 through January 5. Spring break will take place from March 15-19.

The calendar also includes three staff development/early release days. School will dismiss at 12:30 on October 21, November 18 and February 24.

Following an executive session, the Board approved hiring of Hannah Hoffman for high school math for next school year and Ryan VanPeursem as assistant high school baseball coach for this year.

The Board also voted to extended the contracts of the building administrators and superintendent through the 2021-22 school year.