Anacortes School District Announces Bell Schedule Adjustments for 2024-25 School Year
May 10, 2024

The Anacortes School District will adjust bell schedules for the 2024-25 school year. These adjustments aim to enhance bus route efficiency, student well-being, and financial savings. By reconfiguring bus schedules and reducing the number of routes, the school district anticipates annual transportation cost savings of approximately $130,000.

To achieve our budget reduction goals, the district focused on reducing budgets in three key areas: 1) Staffing, 2) K-12 Co-Curricular, and 3) Transportation. More information about our actions with staffing and co-curricular will be shared over the next couple of weeks. 

For more information regarding why the district faces financial challenges, please refer to our latest community budget update by clicking here.   

Superintendent Dr. Justin Irish said, “We acknowledge the profound impact that adjusting bell schedules can have on families. Our decision-making process was greatly enriched by the invaluable input from the Budget Advisory Committee, whose expertise and insights were instrumental in shaping this decision. It involved a delicate balance between meeting the needs of families and managing budget constraints. Additionally, we value the feedback provided by families many years ago, advocating for later start times, especially for high school students. Consequently, we opted to honor the existing schedule for the high schools and the middle school. After thoroughly considering these factors, including the invaluable input from families over the years, we arrived at this course of action for our elementary schools.” 

Key changes to bell schedules are below:

Fidalgo Elementary

• Fidalgo Elementary will begin classes 5 minutes earlier, with the new start time at 9:00 AM.
• Fidalgo Elementary school day will conclude 5 minutes earlier, ending at 3:30 PM.
• On early release Wednesdays, the school day will also conclude 5 minutes earlier, ending at 2:30 PM. 
• On half days, the school day will conclude 5 minutes earlier, ending at 12:00 PM. 

Island View Elementary

• Island View Elementary will start 15 minutes later, with classes beginning at 9:20 AM.
• Island View Elementary school day will conclude 15 minutes later, concluding at 3:50 PM.
• On early release Wednesdays, the school day will also conclude 15 minutes later, ending at 2:50 PM. 
• On half days, the school day will also conclude 15 minutes later, ending at 12:20 PM. 

Mount Erie Elementary

• Mount Erie Elementary will start 15 minutes later, with classes beginning at 9:15 AM. 
• Mount Erie Elementary school day will conclude 15 minutes later, concluding at 3:45 PM.
• On early release Wednesdays, the school day will also conclude 15 minutes later, ending at 2:45 PM. 
• On half days, the school day will conclude 15 minutes later, ending at 12:15 PM. 

There are no changes to the bell schedules for the following schools: 

• Whitney Early Childhood Education Center 
• Anacortes Middle School  
• Anacortes High School  
• Cap Sante High School  

The Anacortes School District appreciates the understanding and flexibility of our students, families, and staff as these adjustments are implemented. The District remains committed to providing an exceptional education for all. 

Thank you for contributing to the successful transition to the new bell schedule in the 2024-25 school year!

If you have any questions or comments please email information@asd103.org 

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