INDIANAPOLIS – Select Perry Township Schools will begin a new schedule Monday, which will impact class and bus times.
District officials said the changes are due to the surge in enrollment and an increase in the number of students in need of transportation.
Beginning August 21, the school day will begin 10 minutes earlier and end 15 minutes earlier for students in tiers 1 and 2. Changes will not be made for students in tier 3.
Schools in tier 1 include Perry Meridian High School and Southport High School. Their new schedule is: 7:05 a.m. – 1:50 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. On Wednesdays, these students will attend classes from 7:05 a.m. to 1:25 p.m.
Schools in tier 2 include Perry Meridian 6th Grade Academy, Perry Meridian Middle School, Southport 6th Grade Academy, Southport Middle School, Abraham Lincoln Elementary, Rosa Parks Elementary, Glenns Valley Elementary and Rosa Parks Kindergarten Academy. Their new schedule is: 8 a.m. – 2:45 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. On Wednesdays, classes will begin at 8 a.m. – 2:20 p.m.
District officials said families have been notified of the changes. Those with questions are recommended to visit Skyward, the district's student communication system for updates.
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