School Hours

Arrival at School

The school day begins at 8:40 a.m. Since there is no supervision on the playground prior to 8:20 a.m. children should not arrive before that time. Parents who need to leave their child/children at school before 8:20 a.m. should request information about Kid Zone, the District's before and after school program.

Dismissal

School is dismissed at 3:20 p.m. for kindergarten students and 3:30 p.m. for students in grades 1-5. Students should go directly home after school and check in with an adult unless they are involved in a school-sponsored activity meeting immediately after school. Children may return to play on the playground if parents approve.

In case of severe storm warnings at the end of the school day dismissal time may be delayed until it seems safe for children to leave the building.

A note from a parent is required for early dismissal. Safety precautions require that students sign-out in the office prior to leaving the building.

Before and After School Child Care

A before and after school child care program is available at Captain School. It operates from 7-8:30 a.m. and again from 3:30-6 p.m.. Interesting, varied and challenging recreational activities are planned and an afternoon snack is served daily. Fees are charged for this program and applications are available in the school office. Some financial assistance is available for students on the free or reduced lunch and breakfast program.

Snow Schedule/School Closing

Extreme icing, heavy snow, impassable streets, downed electrical wires and major curtailment of transportation and communication lines may justify the closing of school or a “snow schedule.” A “snow schedule” means that school will open one hour later than usual and close at the regular time.

Information regarding school closings or schedule changes due to extreme weather will be posted on the front page of the District and school websites as soon as a decision is made. Typically, a decision to close school or open on a snow schedule is not made until 5 a.m. on the morning in question.

On snow schedule days, all before-school meetings, programs, sports practices and activities are canceled, including Kid Zone. All after-school meetings, programs and activities will proceed as scheduled unless additional inclement weather causes the District to cancel after school and evening activities/programs at some point during the day. Find out more. 

Breakfast Program

The breakfast program is a regular part of our cafeteria service.  Breakfast is served from 8:20-8:30 a.m.  Kid Zone students and students who ride the bus go directly to the cafeteria and then go out to play after they eat.  No breakfast is served to students who arrive after 8:30 a.m.  Breakfast includes cereal, milk, fruit or juice and bread, muffins, etc.  Find out more about dining services.