Millard Fillmore Elementary School will begin dismissing students early on Wednesdays, starting Wednesday, January 7, 2026. Walkers will be released at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesdays and busses will leave at 2:10 p.m. moving forward.

The weekly early release model replaces our current system of using substitutes during the school day and ensures that teachers have dedicated, uninterrupted time for Professional Learning. This consistent, collaborative time strengthens our instructional practices and ultimately supports stronger student learning.

This change allows staff to participate in dedicated, uninterrupted Professional Learning that strengthens teaching and supports student learning.

High-quality professional learning for teachers directly improves classroom instruction, helping us support all learners. The new plan replaces the current model where teachers are pulled from classrooms during the school day and replaced with substitute teachers.

Wednesdays are already the early release day at the secondary level. Aligning schedules creates consistency for families, improves transportation efficiency, and supports districtwide operations.

Yes—bus routes will be adjusted for a 2:10 p.m. departure on Wednesdays….arriving home approximately 25-30 minutes earlier than the rest of the days of the week.

Yes. After-school programs will adjust their schedules to begin at the earlier dismissal time.

 

Please plan to contact your current childcare provider to arrange for the early dismissal on Wednesdays. If special circumstances exist for your family that need to be discussed further, please contact the building principal.

  

Thank you for your continued support as we strengthen teaching and learning for all students.