Dear Staff, Students, and Families,
We hope this message finds you well. As we begin to wrap up the 2023-24 school year and prepare for the next, we want to inform you about some important changes to our daily school schedule. These adjustments are aimed at improving our transportation services and ensuring a smoother start and end to the school day for everyone.
What’s Changing?
High School: Start time will be 5 minutes earlier (7:28 a.m.)
Middle School: Start time will be 5 minutes earlier (8:10 a.m.)
Elementary School: Start time will be 10 minutes later (9:20 a.m.)
Cunningham School: No change to the start time
Preschool: Significant changes to the start time (8:10 a.m.)
Why the Change?
This past year, we faced numerous challenges with transportation, including delays in getting students to and from school. The high absentee rate and a shortage of substitute drivers further compounded these issues. By adjusting the start and end times, we aim to:
Improve route efficiencies,
Ensure timely arrivals and departures,
And enhance overall transportation services for the district.
We are optimistic that these changes will lead to a more efficient and reliable transportation experience for all our students.
We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we implement these changes. Thank you for your continued support and commitment to our school community.
To view the full presentation that was given at the June 5 Board of Education meeting, click here: https://bit.ly/3X5wmh4
As a reminder, before and after-school care is provided by Champions and is available for students in grades Pre-K-8. For more information, visit our website: https://www.vineland.org/o/vps/page/champions