(KNZA)--Hiawatha school district students will be getting out of school for summer vacation earlier than expected this year.

Due to this summer’s planned bond improvement projects, the USD 415 Board of Education voted Monday evening to allow the early release.

Kindergarten students will have their last day on Friday, May 18th, which is one day earlier than originally scheduled.  The last day for other students will be Tuesday May 24th, two days earlier than originally scheduled.

Superintendent Penny Hargrove said the change will not affect Hiawatha High School graduation and Hiawatha Middle School recognition night.