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Event Details 
Photo Day All Day
School & Student
8:40 - 2:30 pm in the LLC - See the attached schedule for photo times
Students must have their photo taken to obtain their 2025-2026 School ID card.
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Event Details
Collaborative Day (AM) - Late Start All Day
School & Student
Friday, September 19 - Classes begin at 10:00 am
8:40 – 10:00 Staff Collaborative Time
10:00 – 10:40 Period 1
10:45 – 11:25 Period 2
11:25 – 12:20 Lunch
12:20 – 1:40 Period 3
1:45 – 3:05 Period 4
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Event Details
Professional Day All Day
Non-Instructional Day, School Not in Session
Classes are not in session on Friday, September 26
