Six early release days for USD 489 in 2015-2016

USD 489

USD 489 will have six early release days for the 2015-2016 school year that will allow teachers to have time for collaboration and professional development.

Students will be dismissed at 1:00 p.m. on these days. The following are the scheduled early release days:
• September 2, 2015
• October 7, 2015
• November 4, 2015
• February 3, 2016
• March 2, 2016
• April 6, 2016

In an effort to accommodate students and families on those early release days, USD #489 has made the following arrangements at each of the schools:

• Hays High School
Students will be told to exit the building. Bussing will begin at 1:00 p.m. and be staggered by school. Athletic practices will be scheduled at their regular after school time. Students should report back to the school then. Please call the school with any questions regarding early release days at 785-623-2600.

• Hays Middle School
Students will be told to exit the building. Bussing will begin at 1:00 p.m. and be staggered by school. Parents can call Hays Middle School to make arrangements for after school care. Please call the school with any questions regarding early release days at (785) 623-2450.

• Elementary Schools
Bussing will begin at 1:00 p.m. and be staggered by school. Each elementary school will have the afterschool program on early release days. The afterschool programs will start as soon as the students are released, with the normal ending time still being in effect. Please contact your school with afterschool program questions.

Lincoln (785) 623-2500
O’Loughlin (785) 623-2510
Roosevelt (785) 623-2520
Wilson (785) 623-2550

Below are the start and stop times for each school in 2015-2016 as well as the USD 489 school year calendar.