In observance of Abraham Lincoln Day and George Washington Day, all Tuolumne County schools and TCSOS offices will be closed on Monday, February 9, and Monday, February 16.
These holidays honor two leaders whose actions helped shape the nation and continue to offer meaningful lessons about leadership, responsibility, and service.
Presidential Fun Facts
George Washington
- He was the only U.S. president unanimously elected by the Electoral College.
- He established the tradition of stepping down after two terms, reinforcing the principle of peaceful leadership transitions.
- He never lived in the White House, which was completed after his presidency.
Abraham Lincoln
- He is the tallest U.S. president at 6 feet 4 inches.
- He is the only president to hold a patent, for a device designed to lift boats over shallow water.
- He delivered the Gettysburg Address in about two minutes, yet it remains one of the most influential speeches in American history.
Families are encouraged to use the long weekends as an opportunity to talk with students about leadership, perseverance, and how individual choices can shape communities.
Normal school and office operations will resume on the following Tuesdays.