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Monday One-Hour Later School Start Begins January 5

Monday One-Hour Later School Start Begins January 5

Make sure to mark your calendars for the one-hour later student start that begins on Monday, January 5th and note the following: 

  • Starting January 5, 2026, students in grades K-12 will start school one hour later every Monday morning; there is no change to school end times.
  • Buses will run one hour later than the regularly scheduled time on Monday mornings (e.g., if your bus usually picks your student up for school at 7:25 a.m., the approximate pickup time on later start Mondays will be 8:25 a.m.). 
  • 4K start times will also be adjusted on Mondays starting January 5; specific timing for each 4K location has been sent to 4K families.
  • The calendars for the 2025-26 school year along with the 2025-26 daily school schedule can be found on our website: www.oregonsd.org/district/calendar.

Monday Later Start Times by School Beginning Monday, January 5

School Monday Start Time
(beginning January 5)		 Monday End Time Tues-Fri. Start Time Tues-Fri End Time
Brooklyn Elementary 8:50 a.m. 2:50 p.m. 7:50 a.m. 2:50 p.m.
Netherwood Knoll Elementary 8:50 a.m. 2:50 p.m. 7:50 a.m. 2:50 p.m.
Prairie View Elementary 8:50 a.m. 2:50 p.m. 7:50 a.m. 2:50 p.m.
Forest Edge Elementary 8:50 a.m. 2:50 p.m. 7:50 a.m. 2:50 p.m.
Rome Corners Intermediate 8:55 a.m. 2:55 p.m. 7:55 a.m. 2:55 p.m.
Oregon Middle School 9:35 a.m. 3:50 p.m. 8:35 a.m. 3:50 p.m.
Oregon High School 9:35 a.m. 3:50 p.m. 8:35 a.m. 3:50 p.m.

About the Decision

The Oregon School District Board of Education approved a 1-hour later start for students on Mondays. This is part of our Readiness for Learning framework. The decision was made during the April 14, 2025 School Board meeting after months of discussion, data analysis, and community engagement.  The Board meeting discussion can be viewed here, starting at 14:44, courtesy of OCA Media.

Why PLCs Are Important

The Board and the administrative team values Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) because when educators collaborate together in a structured way with the goal of examining evidence of student learning and make instructional decisions based on what they learn, student achievement increases. We are committed to ensuring educators have the time and resources to provide each student with responsive instruction that leads to increased student achievement. Therefore, the Board has approved a 1-hour later start for students on Mondays beginning Monday, January 5, 2026.  We are committed to doing what is best for student achievement, and at the same time, understand the impact of this change on families.  

Where to learn More

You can find additional information on our Readiness for Learning webpage, including the background of the effort and a comprehensive list of Frequently Asked Questions.  If you have additional questions after reviewing this information, contact the Oregon School District: questions@OregonSD.org or 608-835-4091.

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Monday One-Hour Later School Start Begins January 5
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After months of discussion, data analysis, and community engagement, the Oregon School Board has approved a 1-hour later school start time for students on Mondays beginning on January 5, 2026. Educators will use the this one hour time period to engage in Professional Learning Communities (PLCs). PLCs are structured collaboration sessions in which educators examine evidence of student learning and make instructional decisions based on what they learn - a practice known to increase student achievement.

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