Student and Staff Holiday On Feb. 16-17

Aariz Anas, Reporter • February 14, 2026

Students and staff will be off campus Feb. 16–17 in observance of President’s Day. Classes will resume on Wednesday, Feb. 18, following the two-day break.

All school offices will be closed during this time. Regular schedules, including extracurricular activities and after-school programs, will continue once students return. Families are encouraged to plan accordingly and ensure students are prepared for classes to resume after the long weekend.

The February holiday provides a mid-semester pause for both students and staff. Senior Medo Helal said he is looking forward to the break. “It’ll be nice to take a couple of days to relax and catch up before things get busy again,” Helal said.

Teachers have advised students to use the time responsibly and stay on track with any ongoing assignments. Students should check their course platforms for updates or deadlines that may fall shortly after the break.

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Classes will follow the regular bell schedule when school resumes on Feb. 18.

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Aariz Anas, Reporter

Hi I’m Aariz. This is my third year as a member of the Trailblazer staff. I’m on staff for the 25-26 school year. I enjoy talking to friends, playing, and listening to music outside of school. I’m a part of the Austin Youth Council. Outside of school, you can find me at my house spending time with friends and family.