• Early Release

    ACCESS Academy / PPS has two early release days for staff development each month. One Tuesday of each month, all students are dismissed at 3:15pm. This is 15 minutes earlier than typical for grades 6-8, but normal dismissal time for grades 2-5. One Wednesday of each month, all students are dismissed at 12:45pm. 

  • 12:45PM Early Release Wednesday Dates (2025-26):

    Dismissal is at 12:45pm for ALL STUDENTS. Buses depart around 12:55pm. 

    • September 17
    • October 22
    • December 10
    • January 14
    • February 11
    • March 11
    • April 22
    • May 13

  • 3:15PM Early Release Dates (2025-26):

    Dismissal is at 3:15PM for ALL STUDENTS. Buses depart around 3:25pm.

    • September 9
    • October 14
    • November 4
    • December 2
    • January 6
    • February 3
    • April 14
    • May 5
    • June 2

  • On Wednesday Early Release Days, Lunch will be held at the following times:

    2nd/3rd grade: 10:25am - 10:55am

    4th/5th grade: 11am - 11:30am

    6-8th grade: 11:45am - 12:15pm