Iron County Schools announced that students were scheduled to have no school from March 11 through March 13, 2026, according to district notices from Launch High School and Parowan Elementary. The scheduled break included professional development for teachers on Wednesday, March 11, and a full closure of school buildings and the district office on March 12 and 13.
Student and Staff Schedules
The schedule for the mid-March break varied slightly between student attendance and staff requirements. According to a March 10, 2026, notice from Launch High School, students were to be out of school for three consecutive days, spanning March 11, 12, and 13.
While students were out, educators were scheduled to participate in professional development on Wednesday, March 11. The district further specified that school buildings and the district office would be closed for the remainder of the break on March 12 and March 13.
Regional Schedule Variations
The district's scheduling also noted differences in how neighboring schools operate. A notice from Parowan Elementary, which mirrored the information provided by Launch High School, pointed out that Escalante Valley was on Spring Break during that same week.
This discrepancy in the schedule is due to Escalante Valley following the Washington County School District's Spring Break schedule rather than the standard Iron County Schools calendar.
School Information and Locations
Launch High School, located at 1957 W. Royal Hunte Dr. in Cedar City, maintains regular office hours of 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and 7:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Fridays.
Parowan Elementary is located at 128 West 100 North in Parowan. Both institutions operate under the Iron County School District, which maintains a commitment to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination in all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.
District Compliance and Safety
In compliance with the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA), all Iron County School Facilities maintain an asbestos management plan. These plans are available for public review at each school front office and at the Iron County School District Office.
For inquiries regarding AHERA management, the district directs individuals to contact Darren Hyatt, the Iron County School District AHERA Management Planner.
District Resources and Policies
The Iron County School District provides various resources for community members, including a district chatbot for frequently asked questions. The district also maintains specific policies regarding student data privacy, FERPA, and bullying and cyberbullying investigations.
