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Last Day of School Dismissal

Posted on: June 13, 2025

Summary: On this day, students will be dismissed 60 minutes early based on your school’s Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri schedule — NOT the usual Wednesday early dismissal

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Wednesday, June 18, is the last day of school

On this day, students will be dismissed 60 minutes early based on your school’s Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday schedule — NOT the usual Wednesday early release schedule. 

For example: If your school normally dismisses at 2:25 p.m. on a Monday, students will be dismissed at 1:25 p.m. on June 18.

Dismissal times vary across the district.

  • Elementary Schools: Most elementary schools dismiss at 2:25 p.m.; some at 3:25 p.m. That means students at these schools would dismiss at 1:25 p.m. and 2:25 p.m., respectively.
  • K-8 Schools: Some K-8’s end at 2:25 p.m.; others end at 3:25 p.m. Students will be dismissed at 1:25 p.m. and 2:25 p.m., respectively.
  • Middle Schools: Most middle schools will dismiss at 2:45 p.m.; Denny International will dismiss at 1:45 p.m.
  • High School: All high schools will dismiss at 2:40 p.m.

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