Schools

Wednesday Is The First Day Of School In Madison!

At least it is for some students. Other students--including those in our band program and many student athletes--went back to school weeks ago.


The last day of summer vacation at Daniel Hand High School looked pretty much like the first day of school for dozens of student athletes who were getting ready for the upcoming school year. 

They weren't the only ones to get an early start. Band camp started on August 12th, giving those student musicians plenty of time to get ready for the school year. 

For most other students, Wednesday, August 28th will be the first day of school. The start times for each school are listed below. And if you have any other questions about the start of school, you might be able to find them on our Back To School page or the Madison Public Schools website. 

School Hours

Daniel Hand 
High School

Opening bell: 7:25 AM

Closing bell: 2:00 PM

Delayed opening: 8:55 AM 

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Early dismissal 11:30 AM

Polson
Middle School

Opening bell: 7:30 AM

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Closing bell: 2:10 PM

Delayed opening: 9:00 AM

Early dismissal: 11:30 AM

Brown 
Middle School

Opening bell: 8:05 AM

Closing bell: 2:50 PM

Delayed opening: 9:35 AM 

Early dismissal: 12:15 PM

Island Avenue/Jeffrey/Ryerson
Elementary Schools

Opening bell: 8:50 AM

Closing bell: 3:25 PM

Delayed opening: 10:20 AM

Early dismissal: 1:00 PM

TCLC AM

Opening bell: 8:45 AM

Closing bell: 11:30 AM

Delayed opening: No AM 
Preschool & No Lunch 

Early dismissal: 11:30 AM 

TCLC PM

Opening bell: 12:30 PM

Closing bell: 3:15 PM

Delayed opening: 12:30 PM

Early dismissal: Classes
Cancelled

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