School Hours & Calendar
Fridays Will Start 45 Minutes Later Starting 26/27 School Year
Beginning in the 2026–27 school year, all DCSD elementary schools will start 45 minutes later every Friday. This time will be used for teacher collaboration, helping us better support student learning. View full district information about PLCs.
School Hours
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Monday - Thursday: 8:40am - 3:30pm (Doors open at 8:30am)
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Friday: 9:25am - 3:30am (Doors open at 9:15am)
⚠️ Important Safety Note: Doors open 10 minutes prior to the start of the day. Please do not leave students unattended on the playground before or after school hours, as it is unsupervised.
📞 Attendance & Absences
If your student will be absent or late, please call the Attendance Line at 303-387-6177 or fill out the online absent form on the school website.
Recess Schedule
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Kindergarten: 11:00-11:20
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1st Grade: 11:30-11:50
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2nd Grade: 11:55-12:15
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5th Grade: 12:15-12:35
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4rd Grade: 12:40-1:00
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3th Grade: 1:00-1:20
Lunch Schedule
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Preschool: 10:55-11:20
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Kindergarten: 11:20-11:45
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1st Grade: 11:50-12:15
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2nd Grade: 12:15-12:35
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5th Grade: 12:35-12:55
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4rd Grade: 1:00-1:20
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3th Grade: 1:20-1:50
Weather Delays
❄️ Inclement Weather Delays (Delayed Start of 1 Hour and 30 Minutes)
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Monday – Thursday Late-Start Delay: 10:10 AM – 3:30 PM (Doors open at 10:00 AM)
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Friday Late-Start Delay: 10:55 AM – 3:30 PM (Doors open at 10:45 AM)