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On an Early Release Day, all schools dismiss students earlier than usual. This schedule may be used for inclement weather, scheduled calendar events, or other district needs. Please review your school’s specific dismissal time below.

Early Release Times for Regular Dismissal
Regular Dismissal Time	Early Release Time
2:10 p.m. schools Elementary -- Bayvale, Copeland, Deer Chase, Diamond Lakes, Garrett, Glenn Hills, Hains, Lake Forest Hills, A. Brian Merry, Lamar-Milledge, Monte Sano, and Wheeless Road. K-8 -- Freedom Park K-8 High Schools -- Butler High, Cross Creek, Glenn Hills, Hephzibah, T.W. Josey, and Westside.	12:00 p.m.
3:05 p.m. schools Elementary Schools - Barton Chapel, Blythe, Goshen, Gracewood, Hephzibah, Hornsby, Jamestown, Jenkins-White, McBean, Meadowbrook, Sue Reynolds, Tobacco Road, Warren Road, and Wilkinson Gardens High Schools - Academy of Richmond County and Laney	12:45 p.m.
3:20 p.m. schools Elementary - C.T. Walker Elementary High Schools - Davidson Fine Arts Magnet, A.R. Johnson Magnet, and RCTCM	12:55 p.m.
4:05 p.m. schools K-8 -- Belair and Richmond Hill Middle Schools -- Glenn Hills, Hephzibah, Hornsby, Langford, Murphey, Pine Hill, Spirit Creek, and Tutt.	1:30 p.m.
5:00 p.m. school Alternative School at Morgan Road	2:45 p.m.

Bell Schedules

Each Richmond County School operates on a set daily schedule that outlines start times, dismissal times, and instructional periods.

Please review your child’s school-specific bell schedule below to confirm arrival and dismissal times. Families are encouraged to plan for students to arrive on campus before the instructional day begins and to pick up students promptly at dismissal.

For questions about a specific school’s schedule, please contact the school directly.

Bell Schedules
First Tier Schools	7:25 a.m. - 2:15 p.m.
Elementary, K8 Schools	Bayvale, Copeland, Deer Chase, Diamond Lakes, Freedom Park K-8, Garrett, Glenn Hills Elementary, Hains, Lake Forest Hills, Lamar-Milledge, Monte Sano, and Wheeless Road.
High Schools	G. P. Butler, Cross Creek, Glenn Hills High, Hephzibah High, T.W. Josey, and Westside.
Second Tier Schools	8:20 a.m. - 3:10 p.m.
Elementary Schools	Barton Chapel, Belair Elementary, Blythe, Jenkins-White, Goshen, Gracewood, Hephzibah Elementary, Jamestown, McBean, Meadowbrook, Richmond Hill Elementary, Sue Reynolds, Tobacco Road, Warren Road, W.S. Hornsby Elementary, and Wilkinson Gardens.
High Schools	ARC and Lucy C. Laney
Third Tier Schools	9:15 a.m. - 4:20 p.m.
Middle Schools	Belair Middle, Glenn Hills Middle, Hephzibah Middle, Langford, Murphey, Pine Hill, Richmond Hill Middle, Tutt, and W.S. Hornsby Middle.
Magnet Schools	8:30 a.m. - 3:25 p.m.
null	A.R. Johnson, C. T. Walker, John S. Davidson, RCTCM
Special Schools & Programs
Cyber Academy, PLC	8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Marion Barnes Career Center	7:25 a.m. - 2:15 p.m.
GNETS	7:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
RPM	8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Alternative School at Morgan Rd.	9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

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