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Event Details 
Early Dismissal 2:05 PM 2:05 PM - 2:35 PM
Parent, School & Student
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Event Details
Parent-Teacher Meetings 2:25 PM 2:25 PM - 6:00 PM
Parent, School & Student
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Event Details
Pro D Day/Non instructional day All Day
Non-Instructional Day (Board), Non-Instructional Day
