Students will be released early from school on Wednesday, October 8.

Afternoon dismissal for full-day students will be at 1:25 p.m.

This early release schedule was developed so teachers can receive instruction on the district’s new literacy plan, which will help all students become better readers.

Please make arrangements for your student’s early drop-off by bus or to pick up your student earlier than usual. Please notify any daycare, family member, or friend who is affected by this schedule.

On-site after-school care will not be available on the early release day. After-school care by Milwaukee Recreation will be available at four hub locations from 12:00 to 5:00 p.m. Transportation to the sites must be arranged by families.

The four sites for students of all ages are:

·         James Madison High School, 8135 W. Florist Ave.

·         Hawley Environmental School, 5610 W. Wisconsin Ave.

·         Rufus King International Middle School, 121 E. Hadley St.

·         Wedgewood Park International School, 6506 W. Warnimont Ave.

Please visit mkerec.net/schoolcare to complete the online registration form.

All students will receive lunch at school on October 8 and future early-release days.

Please be aware that three more early-release days are scheduled for the 2025–26 school year on December 10, March 4, and April 15.