Early Release

ACCESS Academy / PPS has two early release days for staff development each month. One Tuesday of each month, all students are dismissed at 3:15pm. This is 15 minutes earlier than typical for grades 6-8, but normal dismissal time for grades 2-5. One Wednesday of each month, all students are dismissed at 12:45pm.

12:45PM Early Release Wednesday Dates (2025-26):

Dismissal is at 12:45pm for ALL STUDENTS. Buses depart around 12:55pm.

September 17
October 22
December 10
January 14
February 11
March 11
April 22
May 13

3:15PM Early Release Dates (2025-26):

Dismissal is at 3:15PM for ALL STUDENTS. Buses depart around 3:25pm.

September 9
October 14
November 4
December 2
January 6
February 3
April 14
May 5
June 2

On Wednesday Early Release Days, Lunch will be held at the following times:

2nd/3rd grade: 10:25am - 10:55am

4th/5th grade: 11am - 11:30am

6-8th grade: 11:45am - 12:15pm