Unit 40 Announces Start of School Year Plans
Published on August 8 2019 4:02 pm
Last Updated on August 12 2019 12:10 pm
Written by Greg Sapp
The Effingham Unit 40 School District has announced plans for the start of the 2019-2020 school year.
Tuesday, August 27 is the first day of attendance for students. On that day, all students will attend classes until 2:00 PM. Lunch will be served. Buses will transport students to and from school. Exceptions are the Early Learning Center, Central ECSE, and South Side students, who should be brought by parents/guardians to and from school.
Wednesday, August 28 All students, except the ECSE students, will attend until 2:00 PM and lunch will be served.
Thursday, August 29 All students, except the ECSE students, will attend until 2:00 PM and lunch will be served.
Friday, August 30 All students, except the ECSE students, will attend until 2:00 PM and lunch will be served.
Tuesday, September 3 – full day of school
School |
Tuesday, August 27 |
Aug. 28, 29, & 30 |
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Start Time |
Dismissal Time |
Start Time |
Dismissal Time |
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EHS (9-12) |
7:55 AM |
2:00 PM |
7:55 AM |
2:00 PM |
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Junior High (6-8) |
8:00 AM |
2:00 PM |
8:00 AM |
2:00 PM |
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Central (2-5) |
8:15 AM |
2:00 PM |
8:15 AM |
2:00 PM |
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Central ECSE |
Parents bring students. Morning students 9:00 AM. Afternoon students 12:00 PM |
Students leave with Parents 9:45 am or 12:45 pm |
8:15-10:50 for morning students |
12:15-2:00 for afternoon students |
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South Side (1-2) |
Parents bring students & Stay for an hour (Parents will receive a letter the week of Aug 19th indicating the time they will bring their child) |
Students will leave w/Parents |
8:15 AM |
2:00 PM |
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ELC Kindergarten |
Parents bring students & Stay for an hour (Parents will receive a letter the week of Aug. 19th indicating the time they will bring their child) |
Students will leave w/Parents |
8:15 AM |
1:45 PM |
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Sacred Heart (K-8) |
8:05 AM |
2:00 PM |
8:05 AM |
2:00 PM |
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REGULAR K-12 SCHOOL TIME SCHEDULE – Beginning Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2019 |
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School |
Grades |
Starting Time |
Dismissal Time |
EHS |
9 - 12 |
7:55 AM |
2:50 PM |
Junior High |
6 - 8 |
8:00 AM |
3:00 PM |
Central |
2 - 5 |
8:15 AM |
3:00 PM |
South Side |
1 - 2 |
8:15 AM |
3:00 PM |
Early Learning Center |
Kindergarten |
8:15 AM |
2:45 PM |
Sacred Heart |
K - 8 |
8:05 AM |
2:50 PM |
Other important dates:
Student Schedules are available on-line through Parent Portal starting August 12
High School Students new to Effingham Unit #40 meet with their counselor on August 14 & 15 8:30am-3pm
Parking permits and schedule changes will be at Effingham High School on the following schedule:
(Bring your perfect attendance letters if you have one.)
Seniors- 8am-10am Juniors -10am-12pm Sophomores- 1pm-3pm August 19th
Freshman (schedule change only) - 8am-3pm August 20th
Freshman and New Student Orientation will be in EHS cafeteria from 6pm-7:30 pm on August 20th
School Pictures will be taken on September 3rd
(Reminder to seniors that this is the senior picture used in the yearbook. Dress accordingly.)