It’s not exactly a quiet week in Fishers—this is a busy community most of the time—but things do tend to slow down a bit every October when Hamilton Southeastern (HSE) Schools take a week off for fall break.

For 2025, HSE’s fall break begins Monday, October 13. Expect lighter traffic on local roads and shorter wait times at area restaurants throughout the week.

The Fishers City Council usually meets on the third Monday of each month, but this October’s regular meeting was moved to the first Monday to avoid overlapping with families returning from fall break travel.

HSE Schools has long made a point of releasing its district calendar well in advance so parents can plan ahead for fall, holiday, and spring breaks. The current calendar is available through May 2028.

If you and your family are heading out of town this week, travel safely and enjoy the break. For those staying close to home, take advantage of the slower pace and explore some local activities. And to the teachers—no encouragement needed—enjoy your well-earned time away from the classroom.

When classes resume, HSE will have plenty of work waiting. The district must finalize its budget, continue negotiations with the local teachers’ association, and move forward with the redistricting process—all in the weeks ahead.