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Late Start

Beginning with the 2024-2025 School Year, Darien 61 will implement Late Start Wednesdays for all students in grades K-5.  Below you will find the schedule for Late Start Days.  

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School hours on Late Start Wednesdays:

Eisenhower School:

• 7:20-8:20 AM – Professional Learning Time

• 8:20 AM – Students Arrive

• 8:30 AM – Instruction Begins

• 2:25 PM – Day Ends

Lace Elementary School:

• 7:45-8:45 AM – Professional Learning Time

• 8:45 AM – Students Arrive

• 8:55 AM – Instruction Begins

• 2:50 PM – Day Ends

Mark DeLay School (K-2):

• 8:00-9:00 AM – Professional Learning Time

• 9:00 AM – Students Arrive

• 9:10 AM – Instruction Begins

• 3:05 PM – Day Ends

• Preschool/Early Childhood will not participate in Late Start.

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