* State Laws: Some states mandate Columbus Day as a school holiday, while others don't.
* Local School District Policies: Even within a state, individual school districts may have their own calendars and might choose to observe the holiday or not. Some districts might replace it with Indigenous Peoples' Day or another holiday.
* Individual School Decisions: In some cases, individual schools within a district might have some flexibility in their calendar.
To find out if a *specific* school has Columbus Day off, you need to check:
* The school's official website: Their calendar will usually be published there.
* The school district's website: The district calendar will often be available online.
* Contacting the school directly: Call the school's office to inquire.
In short, you can't make a general statement about which schools observe Columbus Day. You need to check with the individual school or district.