school district

noun

: a unit for administration of a public-school system often comprising several towns within a state

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This bill will establish the National Educator Misconduct and Discipline Registry, which will give school districts the proper background checks on school employees. Joseph Nepomuceno, The Washington Examiner, 13 Dec. 2025 Kentucky school districts are allowed 10 NTI days per school year. Krista Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 12 Dec. 2025 County school districts are also closed in Northern Kentucky, including Kenton, Campbell and Boone County school districts. Cheryl Vari, Cincinnati Enquirer, 12 Dec. 2025 The Allegheny County District Attorney's Office said Thursday that Rachel Rominski, 53, is accused of stealing money from the school district while serving in her role as the accounts payable and receivable clerk. Mike Darnay, CBS News, 12 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for school district

Word History

First Known Use

1809, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of school district was in 1809

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“School district.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/school%20district. Accessed 20 Dec. 2025.

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