Schools
When Does School Start in Plainfield?
See what time school starts and what supplies are needed.

Summer is quickly coming to a close and that means students will be heading back to school.
The first day of school for Pre-K through 12th grade is Thursday, August 13.
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School Schedules
All High Schools
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Full day: 7:05 a.m. – 2:10 p.m.
Early Release Day: 7:05 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
Half day: 7:05 a.m. - 10:05 a.m.
Late Start: 9:05 a.m. - 2:10 p.m.
Plainfield Academy
First Tier
Full Day: 7:45 a.m. - 1:21 p.m.
Half Day: 7:45 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Late Start: 9:45 a.m. - 1:21 p.m.
Second Tier
Full Day: 8:35 a.m. - 2:14 p.m.
Half Day: 8:35 a.m. - 11:35 a.m.
Late Start: 10:35 a.m. - 2:14 p.m.
Turnabout
Full Day: 12:27 p.m. - 5:41 p.m.
Half Day: 1:20 p.m. - 4:20 p.m.
Late Start: 2:27 p.m. - 5:41 p.m.
TAP
Late Start: 9:45 a.m. – 2:14 p.m.
P-Step
Full Day: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Half Day: 8 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Late Start: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Plainfield Academy Early Release Schedule
- PA and TAP High Schools: 7:45 a.m. to 11:54 a.m.
- PA and TAP Middle Schools: 7:45 a.m. to 11:50 a.m.
- Turnabout: 12:27 p.m. to 4:37 p.m.
- P-STEP: only the first shift for classroom and worksites will be completed due to P-STEPS’s unique transportation needs. Please call Plainfield Academy directly for more details
All Middle Schools
Full day: 7:55 a.m. - 2:55 p.m.
Eary Release Day: 7:55 a.m. - Noon
Half day: 7:55 a.m. - 10:55 a.m.
Late Start: 9:55 a.m. - 2:55 p.m.
All Elementary Schools (except Lakewood Falls)
Full day: 9:05 a.m. - 3:40 p.m.
Early Release Day: 9:05 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.
Half day: 9:05 a.m. - 12:05 p.m.
Late Start: 11:05 a.m. - 3:40 p.m.
AM Kindergarten: 9:05 a.m. - 11:50 a.m.
PM Kindergarten: 12:55 p.m. - 3:40 p.m.
Kindergarten does not meet on half-days or Early Release days.
Kindergarten AM classes will not meet on late start days, but PM classes will meet at the regular time.
Lakewood Falls Elementary
Full Day: 8:55 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Early Release Day: 8:55 a.m. - 12:35 p.m
Half Day: 8:55 a.m. - 11:55 a.m.
Late Start: 10:55 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
AM Kindergarten: 8:55 a.m. - 11:40 a.m.
PM Kindergarten: 12:45 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Kindergarten does not meet on half-days or 5 1/2 hour days.
Kindergarten AM classes will not meet on late start days, but PM classes will meet at the regular time.
Elementary Star Plus Program (Central)
Full Day: 8:55 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
5 1/2 Hour Day: 8:55 a.m. - 2:25 p.m.
Half Day: 8:55 a.m. - 11:55 a.m.
Bonnie McBeth Learning Center
8 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. (Morning Classes)
12:30 p.m. – 3 p.m. (Afternoon Classes)
8:00 a.m. – 1 p.m. (Special Classes)
10 a.m. - 3 p.m. (Autism Program)
Early Childhood does not meet on half-days or Early Release days.
School Supply Lists
Please check with the school as some classes require different supplies.
2015-2016 School Year
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