day school
noun
: an elementary or secondary school held on weekdays
specifically
: a private school without boarding facilities
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Last year, Independence voters chose to keep the district’s four-day school week, with more than 60% in favor.
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Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 28 Mar. 2026
And 38% of participants attended Jewish day school, up from 23% two years prior.
—Andrew Lapin, Sun Sentinel, 23 Mar. 2026
The percentage increases were less than last year, when day schools saw tuition climb by the most in at least a decade.
—Bloomberg Wire, Dallas Morning News, 24 Feb. 2026
His kids go to Jewish day school.
—ABC News, 23 Feb. 2026
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Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 28 Mar. 2026
And 38% of participants attended Jewish day school, up from 23% two years prior.
—Andrew Lapin, Sun Sentinel, 23 Mar. 2026
The percentage increases were less than last year, when day schools saw tuition climb by the most in at least a decade.
—Bloomberg Wire, Dallas Morning News, 24 Feb. 2026
His kids go to Jewish day school.
—ABC News, 23 Feb. 2026
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“Day school.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/day%20school. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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