The Baxter Springs School District is moving to a four day school week.

 Superintendent David Pendergraft says the new schedule is due to the lack of qualified staff. The Tuesday through Friday schedule will begin with the start of the new school year. Pendergraft says Lincoln Elementary School will be open on Mondays with free childcare. Students and parents are supportive of the decision, saying it will give more time to do homework or spend time with family.