Early Release Wednesday
In order for teachers and staff to have effective, regular collaboration and professional development time, District 109 schedules “Early Release Wednesday.” Please note that, although students are released early on Wednesdays, busing routes remain consistent with the other days of the week.
Every Wednesday during the school year, the schedule is:
Elementary School
- Students end their school day at 2:25 p.m. (rather than 3:25 p.m.)
- Teachers meet from 2:40 p.m. - 3:55 p.m.
Middle School
- Students end their school day at 2 p.m. (rather than 3 p.m.)
- Teachers meet from 2:15 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Where does the time come from?
District 109’s academic calendar includes few in-service days and additional instructional days. Note that early release Wednesdays are not indicated on that calendar, but they are in effect every Wednesday of the school year after the first week of school.
After-school care
The Deerfield Park District After-School Club offers an option for care on Wednesdays to bridge the early release time. School PTOs communicate with parents about options for after-school programming, and families can contact other private recreation and care providers for information about their programming.