Early Release Days

Early Release Days
Early release days are built into the school calendar to ensure teachers have dedicated time for planning, collaboration and professional learning that directly supports student success. Beginning this school year, the District eliminated the PLC (Professional Learning Community) period for staff at the middle schools and high school. To continue providing meaningful time for teachers to plan instruction, analyze student data and collaborate across content areas, early release days serve as an important alternative structure to give teachers more time.

The Teaching & Learning Department works closely with campus leaders and staff to develop effective strategies for teacher planning and collaboration during these early release times. This approach allows teachers to focus on strengthening instruction while minimizing disruptions to daily classroom learning, ultimately benefiting students across all campuses.

Early Release days are for grades K-12 unless otherwise noted:  

• Sept. 16, 2026
• Oct. 30, 2026 (Grades 6-12 only)
• Dec. 9, 2026
• Dec. 18, 2026 (end of Fall semester)
• Jan. 27, 2027
• March 3, 2027
• May 21, 2027 (last day of school)

Elementary Parent Conference Days
Elementary parent conference days are to allow for teachers to meet with each family. 2026-27 Elementary Parent Conference days off are October 29 and 30. On these days Middle and High schools will have a regular school day on October 29 and an early release on October 30.

Early Release Times
Please see the table below for dismissal times.

Campus	Early Release Times
Westlake HS	1:15 PM
Middle Schools	1:00 PM
Elementary Schools	11:50 AM
Adult Transition Services (ATS)	12:45 PM