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Bell Schedule

What is the daily schedule for school?

NVUSD elementary schools have aligned start for the 2023-2024 school year. This provides consistency for families and allows for streamlined transportation of students. With middle schools and high schools also aligning start times, families with students at multiple levels (for example a student at both elementary and middle school) will have space between drop-off times so all students can arrive safely and on time for school.

	Regular Days Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday		Early Release Wednesdays
	Start Time	End Time	Start Time	End Time
TK	8:05am	12:35pm	8:05am	12:35pm
1st-5th (including 6th at Browns Valley and 6th and 7th at Shearer)	8:05am	2:10-20pm*	8:05am	12:45-50pm*
Middle School	8:25am	3:00pm	8:25am	1:30pm
High School	8:30am	3:30pm	8:35am	2:40pm

Start times for TK-5th grades are 8:05 am, 8:25 am for middle school, and 8:35 am for high school. The school day ends at 12:35 pm for TK students, 2:10 - 2:20 pm for 1-5th grade students (except for early dismissal Wednesdays, 12:45 -12:50 pm), 3:00 pm for middle school students (except for early dismissal Wednesdays, 1:30 pm), and 3:30 pm for high school students (except for early dismissal Wednesdays, 1:40 pm).

*Please visit your school's bell schedule page to learn more about your end time.

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For more information check with each school on their individual webpage:

TK and Elementary Schools

Middle Schools

High Schools

Please keep in mind the first three days of school (August 17-19) are early release days.

Tk & Elementary Schools

Each elementary school site will communicate Kindergarten start and end times.

Grades 1-5 (including grades 6 and 7 at Browns Valley and Shearer) will be done at 12:45.

TK - K will vary by the site for the first two weeks.

Middle Schools

Middle School will be done at 1:30.

High Schools

High Schools will vary by the site for the first three days, please refer to each schools pages for the most accurate schedule.

Breakfast & Lunch

Will NVUSD food service provide lunch?

An exciting school year is ahead of us, full of positive changes and delicious, healthy food!

The State of California was the first state to pass a new law that allows all students to eat breakfast and lunch at no cost - regardless of household income status! NOSH will provide free breakfast and lunch to all students at our schools this year.

NOSH will also be offering Breakfast in the Classroom at the start of the school day at every K-8 site. This type of program is proven to increase student concentration and build a sense of community while decreasing behavioral issues and trips to the nurse’s office.

Learn more on our NOSH & Scratch Cooking website

Will NVUSD food service provide lunch?

An exciting school year is ahead of us, full of positive changes and delicious, healthy food!

The State of California was the first state to pass a new law that allows all students to eat breakfast and lunch at no cost - regardless of household income status! NOSH will provide free breakfast and lunch to all students at our schools this year.

NOSH will also be offering Breakfast in the Classroom at the start of the school day at every K-8 site. This type of program is proven to increase student concentration and build a sense of community while decreasing behavioral issues and trips to the nurse’s office.

Learn more on our NOSH & Scratch Cooking website

Bus Registration Information

Will transportation be available?

Yes, transportation will be available for students. Our transportation team is excited to welcome your students back.

Students must be registered for bus service before riding the bus. If your student was eligible for bus service last year and registered, we sent a ParentSquare Post inviting you to register in July. Please follow the directions in that message to complete registration as soon as possible. If you did not receive that ParentSquare Post, please visit our transportation website to learn more about areas and schools elgible for bus service this year. If you have further questions, please contact the Transportation Department at (707) 253-3556.

Before & After School Programs

Will aftercare be provided at elementary sites?

NVUSD collaborates with participating schools, governmental agencies, community organizations, and, if appropriate, the private sector, to provide before- and/or after-school enrichment programs that support the regular education program and provide safe alternatives for students.

All staff who directly supervise students possess appropriate knowledge and experience and receive ongoing training. In addition to academic and enrichment elements, the program may include support services that promote student health and well-being.

Visit our Before and/or After School website to learn more about our programs.

Data Confirmation

Each year, all families are required to confirm and update emergency contact information and review district policies including the acceptable use policy, media release form, etc. through our data confirmation process. This paperless process is completed online via the Aeries Parent Portal and is now open.

Beginning on Tuesday, August 15th, parents/guardians will be able to see schedules/teacher assignments in Aeries only if data confirmation is complete. Learn more about how to complete the data confirmation process, including step-by-step instructions, by opening the ParentSquare message sent on Tuesday, August 8, 2023.