LAFAYETTE, Ind. (WIBC) – A school in Lafayette is the first in the state to move to a four-day school week.

Vinton Elementary School is implementing the new calendar. During a school board meeting Wednesday, Lafayette School Corp. leaders approved the change.

The school district obtained a waiver from the state to continue the four-day week, but students still must meet the 180-day minimum for the school year.

That means Vinton students will have to stay in school 50 minutes longer for each of the four days to make up.

Teachers are said to be happy with those extra 50 minutes. Recently, the district received complaints from teachers who felt rushed to complete all their coursework in a single day under the usual five-day format. Now the idea is that teachers have a little more time to cover what they need.

The school district issued a statement.

“Lafayette School Corp. is excited about the opportunities this transition presents for our school community. We believe that the four-day week will not only provide students with enhanced learning experiences, but will also allow for more meaningful family time and opportunities for extracurricular activities. “Together, we embark on an exciting journey toward a better future for our students and families.”