When is spring break for Shawnee County schools and Washburn?

Most school districts in Kansas generally schedule the time off in mid-March, and this year is no exception.

In just a short few weeks, students of all ages will go on vacations, sleep in and enjoy their spring breaks as they see fit.

John Fritch, Washburn University provost and vice president of academic affairs, explained why students and educators need the break to refuel for the rest of the semester.

"Spring break has long been built into the academic schedule as a purposeful pause for students and faculty before the intensity of finals and major assignments," Fritch said. "It serves as more than a simple break from classes — it helps restore energy, maintain balance and ultimately supports continued focus and achievement."

When are Shawnee County's K-12 schools on spring break?

Topeka USD 501, Auburn-Washburn USD 437, Shawnee Heights USD 450, Silver Lake USD 372 and Seaman USD 345 will have their spring break from March 16-20.

Hayden High School, Cair Paravel Latin School Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic School and Christ the King will also be on spring break from March 16-20.

When is spring break at Washburn University and Washburn Tech?

Washburn University's and Washburn Institute of Technology's spring break will also be from March 16-20.

This article originally appeared on Topeka Capital-Journal: Shawnee County spring break dates for schools and Washburn University