Valley View Adds Early Release Dates to Middle School Calendar

Editor's Note: The following is a release from the Valley View School District. 

While supports for students are a key factor in the new approach to educating the children of , supports for teachers are also critical in the change process.

That’s why VVSD has added additional “professional development” time to the middle school calendar, which will result in early dismissal of students on eight occasions during the 2011-12 school year.

The dates were already early release days for high school students.

Instead of staying in school for a full day until 2:35 p.m. as previously scheduled, students at all five middle schools will be dismissed at 1:20 p.m. on:

• Wednesday, Oct. 19
• Wednesday, Nov. 16
• Wednesday, Dec. 14
• Wednesday, Jan. 11
• Wednesday, Feb. 15
• Wednesday, Mar. 21
• Wednesday, Apr. 18
• Wednesday, May 18

The time will be used for teacher collaboration, data review, and assessment creation. The district will also assist with professional development in the buildings to ensure teachers are supported and students receive quality instruction throughout the year and are both challenged and supported.

Regular bus routes will run at early dismissal times each day for those who normally take the bus. Two activity buses will also run at each middle school, one at 2:35 p.m. and one at 4 p.m.

Upon dismissal, normal supervision protocol will be followed. Supervision will be provided for students who need to stay after school for school events or activities as well as for students whose parents want them to remain at school until the normal 2:35 p.m. dismissal time. In the latter case, a signed permission slip is necessary.

More information is available by contacting your middle school’s office.