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Board approves new 2026–27 school start and end times to help transportation
Summary
The Claymont City Board approved new daily start and dismissal times for the 2026–27 school year — High School 7:40–2:40; Middle School 7:50–2:50; Elementary 8:05–3:05; Primary 8:15–3:15 — after discussing bus scheduling and after‑school activity needs.
The Claymont City Board of Education voted April 13 to set new daily start and dismissal times for the 2026–27 school year to improve transportation alignment with after‑school programming. The schedule approved by the board sets High School 7:40–2:40; Middle School 7:50–2:50; Elementary 8:05–3:05; Primary 8:15–3:15.
The change followed a discussion with Transportation and Cafeteria Supervisor Eric Henry about bussing logistics and the potential benefit to after‑school activities. The board approved the recommendation upon the superintendent's request, with Mrs. Host making the motion and Ms. Campbell seconding. Members voted on the motion and it carried.
