Mountain Pine schools to add 30 minutes starting Nov. 3

The schedule change

Mountain Pine schools will extend the school day by 30 minutes beginning Nov. 3. The change affects the school schedule in the Mountain Pine district and marks a new daily start or dismissal time from that date.

Families raise concerns

Families have expressed concerns about the longer school day. The concerns are tied to the change taking effect Nov. 3, though specific questions from families were not detailed.

A longer school day can affect when students are dismissed and when families arrange transportation, child care or other after-school plans. The schedule change also gives families a set date to prepare for the new routine.

What happens next

The change is scheduled to begin Nov. 3. Families will need to follow information from Mountain Pine schools about the daily schedule and any related arrangements.

The Hot Springs Sentinel Record reported on the schedule change.