Bellingham Public Schools

School Schedules


2011-12 School Start and End Times

*Elementary K-5
Start: 8:30 a.m.
Dismissal: 3 p.m. (Wednesday 1:15 p.m. dismissal starting Sept. 14)


*YMCA before-and-after-school childcare and activities programs are available at our schools. Please call the YMCA at 733-8630 ext. 106 for details.

*Middle Schools

Start: 9:15 a.m.
Dismissal: 3:45 p.m.

*YMCA before-and-after-school childcare and activities programs are available at our schools. Please call the YMCA at 733-8630 ext. 106 for details.
 

High Schools (Please check with your school for some flexible scheduling options.)
Start: 7:45 a.m.
Dismissal: 2:15 p.m.

Early Dismissal Times
Elementary Schools:  1:15 p.m. (Weekly Wednesday early dismissals begin Sept. 14)
Middle Schools:  12:15 p.m. (First one for all schools will be Oct. 5)
High Schools:  11:15 p.m. (First one for all schools will be Oct. 5)

Click here to read a message from Superintendent Greg Baker published on March 18, 2011.  

Dr. Baker gathered feedback throughout the school year on how to improve school start and end times as part of his Entry Plan. Please click here to view an 11-minute video of Dr. Baker gathering input and sharing our proposal for school start and end times for 2011-12.