Welcome

Morning Admit: This year, school begins promptly at 8:45 a.m. All students must be LINED UP with their classes by 8:40 a.m. when the first bell rings. Students may not enter the yard prior to 8:30 a.m. as there will be no adult supervision. The gate will be locked until 8:30 a.m. Breakfast starts at 8:15 in the cafeteria for those who would like breakfast. Please enter the building through the 5th Street (main) entrance for breakfast service.

Dismissal Times: Meredith will have a staggered dismissal again this year, but the order of dismissal has changed, so please note the updated schedule below and plan accordingly.

• Kindergarten to 2nd Grade – Students are dismissed to the schoolyard at 3:15 p.m. on regular dismissal days and 12:15 p.m. on early dismissal days.
• Grades 3 to 5 – Students are dismissed to the schoolyard at 3:20 p.m. on regular dismissal and 12:20 p.m. on early dismissal days.
• Grades 6 to 8 – Students are dismissed to the schoolyard at 3:24 p.m. on regular dismissal and 12:24 p.m. on early dismissal days.

Please see this year’s approved dress code for guidance on what your child should wear to school this year.

September 2025 | 20 Student Days; 20 Staff Days

• 1st: Labor Day; Schools closed for students and staff; Administrative offices closed
• 12th: Staff Professional Development (Half Day); Three Hour Early Dismissal for Students
• 23rd: Rosh Hashanah; Schools closed for students and staff; Administrative offices closed

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