Thrive Time Virtual Discussion

Saint Louis Public Schools · February 20, 2026

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Chief Watson opened the online forum, welcomed participants and framed the event as a discussion of the long-running 'Healthy Start Times' / 'Thrive Time' initiative, noting parent advocacy dating back to about 2010 and the district's interest in shifting bell times to support student health and learning.

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Saint Louis Public Schools hosted an online community forum to present research and gather feedback on a proposal to move middle- and high-school bell times from a three-tier schedule to a two-tier schedule with start times around 8:00 a.m. and 9:30 a.m.; officials said a board work session with survey results will be held Feb. 24 and a formal recommendation is expected by April.

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