Augusta’s public schools to begin winter break early, go fully remote until Jan. 19 After a successful trial following Thanksgiving, city schools will use a remote learning model two days before and two weeks after the winter break. Zoom meeting screenshot AUGUSTA — After a successful trial following Thanksgiving, Augusta’s public schools will use a remote learning model two days before and two weeks after the winter break. The Augusta Board of Education agreed Wednesday night to the plan, and to close school two days early — Dec. 21 and 22 — before for winter break. Remote learning is scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 17, and Friday, Dec. 18, before the start of break.