Dominican school year 2026-2027 opens with success in Cancino Adentro

The 2026-2027 school year began on Monday at the Santiago Hirujo Sosa Primary Education Center in Cancino Adentro, with a ceremony led by director Carmen del Villar. The event featured the national anthem and a prayer of thanks, marking a successful start for the school community Source: El Caribe.

Ceremony highlights

• Director Del Villar welcomed students, teachers, parents, and community leaders, emphasizing that students are at the center of educational work Source: Hoy.
• She thanked the National Institute for Student Welfare (INABIE) for timely delivery of school supply kits, and the Permanent Commission of Patriotic Anniversaries for flags and pennants Source: El Caribe.
• The first day's classes ran until noon to finalize preparations for the academic year Source: Hoy.

Community and national context

The opening at Santiago Hirujo Sosa coincided with the national ceremony led by President Luis Abinader and Education Minister Luis Miguel De Camps at the Espejo La Milagrosa Basic School in Cancela-La Ureña, Santo Domingo Este Source: El Caribe. Community leaders such as Jacobo Martínez, Victoriana Cortorreal, Darwin Feliz Matos, and Rómulo Mojica attended, along with hundreds of parents accompanying their children Source: Hoy.

Both sources report the same facts, with no disagreements. The event underscores the collaborative effort between schools, families, and government institutions to ensure a successful academic year.