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Winter break has officially begun! All schools and offices are closed next week through the first of the year. We'll see everyone back at school on Thursday, Jan. 2. Happy holidays and have a wonderful winter break!
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School Times

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Kent County Public Schools has a tiered schedule for elementary and secondary schools. Kent County Middle School and Kent County High School begin and end days earlier than the three elementary schools.

Read below for the school schedules, including delayed openings and early dismissal days.

Schedules also can be found on each of the school webpages and on the Kent County Public Schools app. Download the app for free from the Apple App Store or Google Play. Click the links or search for "Kent County Public Schools" to download our app.

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Middle and High School Schedule

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The following schedule is for Kent County Middle school and Kent County High School.

Kent County Middle and High School Regular Schedule
Students enter: 7:25 a.m.
Instruction Begins: 7:35 a.m.
Student Dismissal: 2:25 p.m.
Buses Depart: 2:30 p.m.
 
Delayed Opening and Early Dismissal Times


Delayed Opening
One Hour

Delayed Opening
90 Minutes
Arrival/Breakfast

8:25 a.m.

8:55 a.m.
Instruction Begins

8:35 a.m.

9:05 a.m.
Student Dismissal

2:25 p.m.

2:25 p.m.
Buses Depart

2:30 p.m.

2:30 p.m.







Delayed Opening
Two Hours

Early Dismissal
Half Day
Arrival/Breakfast

9:25 a.m.

7:25 a.m.
Instruction Begins

9:35 a.m.

7:35 a.m.
Student Dismissal

2:25 p.m.

11:25 a.m.
Buses Depart

2:30 p.m.

11:30 a.m.

Elementary School Schedule

The following schedule is for Galena Elementary School, H.H. Garnet Elementary School and Rock Hall Elementary School.

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Elementary School Regular Schedule
Arrival/Breakfast: 8:35 a.m.
Instruction Begins: 9:00 a.m.
Dismissal of Walkers: 3:25 p.m.
Dismissal of Bus Riders: 3:40 p.m.

Delayed Opening and Early Dismissal Times


Delayed Opening
One Hour

Delayed Opening
90 Minutes
Arrival/Breakfast

9:35 a.m.

10:05 a.m.
Instruction Begins

10:00 a.m.

10:30 a.m.
Student Dismissal

3:25 p.m.

3:25 p.m.
Buses Depart

3:40 p.m.

3:40 p.m.







Delayed Opening
Two Hours

Early Dismissal
Half Day
Arrival/Breakfast

10:35 a.m.

8:35 a.m.
Instruction Begins

11:00 a.m.

9:00 a.m.
Student Dismissal

3:25 p.m.

12:25 p.m.
Buses Depart

3:40 p.m.

12:40 p.m.