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All About Ames CSD

4,400+

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School Hours

Regular School Hours

SchoolMonday School HoursTuesday School HoursWednesday School HoursThursday School HoursFriday School Hours
Preschool8:15 am –
11:15 am
(Morning
Session)
12:15 pm
– 3:15 pm
(Afternoon
Session)
8:15 am –
11:15 am
(Morning
Session)
12:15 pm
– 3:15 pm
(Afternoon
Session)
No school8:15 am –
11:15 am
(Morning
Session)
12:15 pm
– 3:15 pm
(Afternoon
Session)
8:15 am –
11:15 am
(Morning
Session)
12:15 pm
– 3:15 pm
(Afternoon
Session)
Early Kindergarten8:15 am –
11:15 am
(Morning
Session)
12:15 pm
– 3:15 pm
(Afternoon
Session)
8:15 am –
11:15 am
(Morning
Session)
12:15 pm
– 3:15 pm
(Afternoon
Session)
No school8:15 am –
11:15 am
(Morning
Session)
12:15 pm
– 3:15 pm
(Afternoon
Session)
8:15 am –
11:15 am
(Morning
Session)
12:15 pm
– 3:15 pm
(Afternoon
Session)
Elementary (K-5)7:40 am – 2:45 pm7:40 am – 2:45 pm7:40 am – 2:45 pm7:40 am – 2:45 pm7:40 am – 2:45 pm
Middle School (6-8)8:40 am – 3:45 pm8:40 am – 3:45 pm8:40 am – 3:45 pm8:40 am – 3:45 pm8:40 am – 3:45 pm
High School (9-12)8:30 am – 3:35 pm8:30 am – 3:35 pm8:30 am – 3:35 pm8:30 am – 3:35 pm8:30 am – 3:35 pm

Late Start Times

Grade LevelLate Start Time
Preschool and Early KindergartenNo morning preschool or early kindergarten. Afternoon sessions will meet as normal.
Elementary (K-5)9:40 am
Middle School (6-8)10:40 am
High School (9-12)10:30 am

Early Dismissal Times

Grade LevelEarly Dismissal Time
Preschool and Early KindergartenNo afternoon preschool or early kindergarten. 
Elementary (K-5)12:45 pm
Middle School (6-8)1:45 pm
High School (9-12)1:35 pm

Building Hours (Monday to Friday)

BuildingHours
District Office8 am – 4:30 pm
High School7:50 am – 3:50 pm
Middle School7:45 am – 4:15 pm
Edwards7 am – 3:15 pm
Fellows7 am – 3:15 pm
Meeker7 am – 3:30 pm
Mitchell7 am – 3:30 pm
Sawyer7 am – 3:30 pm
Northwood7:30 am – 4 pm
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    • School Nutrition Frequently Asked Questions
  • School Safety, Alerts, and Weather Procedures
    • School Safety
      • ALICE Frequently Asked Questions
      • Anonymous Alerts
      • Terms and Procedures
      • Visitor Safety
      • What Parents Should Do In A School Emergency
    • Parent Alerts
      • Request Infinite Campus Username or Password
    • Weather Delays, Cancellations, or Early Dismissals
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      • School Nurses
      • Health Forms
      • Report A Student Absence
    • Homeless Student Services
    • HOPE Pantry
      • Donate to the HOPE Pantry
    • Section 504
  • Transportation
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4-year graduation rate (state average, 91.8%).

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