New for the 2025–2026 School Year: Early Out/Collaboration Days
Beginning in the 2025–2026 school year, our district will implement Early Out/Collaboration Days approximately once
each month. These days are designed to provide valuable time for teachers and staff to collaborate, plan, and
participate in professional development—ultimately supporting stronger instruction and improved student learning.
What This Means for Families
On Early Out/Collaboration Days, students will be dismissed earlier than usual. We want to ensure families are
well-informed and can plan accordingly.
Class Times on Early Out/Collaboration Days
This chart shows adjusted start and dismissal times by building.
Early Out/Collaboration Day schedule by school
| School/Program |
Start time |
Dismissal time |
| Early Childhood – AM |
7:45 a.m. |
9:45 a.m. |
| Early Childhood – PM |
10:00 a.m. |
12:00 p.m. |
| Kindergarten Center |
8:30 a.m. |
12:30 p.m. |
| Eugene Field Elementary |
8:40 a.m. |
12:55 p.m. |
| Lake Road Elementary |
8:40 a.m. |
12:55 p.m. |
| Oak Grove Elementary |
8:40 a.m. |
12:55 p.m. |
| O'Neal Elementary |
8:40 a.m. |
12:55 p.m. |
| Middle School |
7:30 a.m. |
11:30 a.m. |
| Junior High School |
7:35 a.m. |
11:40 a.m. |
| High School |
7:45 a.m. |
11:45 a.m. |
| Mark Twain School |
7:30 a.m. |
11:30 a.m. |
| Technical Career Center |
7:45 a.m. |
11:45 a.m. |
Dates for Early Out/Collaboration Days
A full list of dates will be published in the
district calendar
and shared in school newsletters. Please mark your calendars and follow district communications for reminders
throughout the year.
If you have any questions, please contact your child’s school or the district office.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Q: What are Early Out/Collaboration Days?
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A: These are scheduled days when students are released early from school to allow teachers time for collaboration
and professional development.
- Q: How often will these days occur?
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A: About once a month throughout the 2025–2026 school year. The exact dates will be listed on the district
calendar and communicated by your child’s school.
- Q: Will transportation still be provided?
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A: Yes. Buses will run on an adjusted schedule to match early dismissal times.
- Q: Do I need to do anything special on these days?
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A: Please arrange for early pickup if your child is not taking the bus and check school communications for any
updates or changes.