It’s a sure sign summer is winding down and back to school is quickly approaching. Salina USD 305 teachers returned to the classroom Monday, and students will start joining them later this week.
Superintendent Linn Exline welcomed teachers back with a presentation to begin the day.
Students head back to class beginning Friday. Here is the schedule:
- Grades 1-5 (Pre-K and K conferences by appointment)
- Grades 6 and 9 (No school Grades 7, 8, 10, 11, 12)
Bus transportation will begin on August 9. All grades attend Aug. 13.
Elementary Schools
Elementary students, Grades 1-5, will attend a full day on Aug. 9. Regular school hours are 8:25 a.m. – 3:35 p.m. Pre-K and Kindergarten conferences will be held by appointment on Aug. 9 and Aug. 12 and they will attend school on Aug. 13.
Middle School Orientation
Orientation for sixth grade students at Lakewood (LMS) and South (SMS) middle school will be from 7:45 a.m. – 2:55 p.m. on Aug. 9. Students will meet teachers, staff and fellow classmates, tour their school building and learn about school culture and expectations. Lunch will be served.
All LMS and SMS students, including seventh and eighth grade students, will attend on Monday, Aug. 12. Regular middle school hours for the 24-25 school year are 7:45 a.m. – 2:55 p.m.
High School Orientation
Orientation for Central (CHS) and South (SHS) high schools’ freshmen and new students will be Friday, Aug. 9, 7:45 a.m. – 2:55 p.m. Lunch will be served.
All high school students at CHS and SHS, including sophomores, juniors and seniors, will attend Monday, Aug. 12. Regular high school hours for the 24-25 school year are 7:45 – 2:55 p.m.
The enforcement of the reduced speed school zones in Salina will resume on Friday. Drivers are encouraged to be additionally aware of children, school buses, the school zones around schools, and the reduced speed limits.
Kansas law states that when a school bus stop arm is extended and the flashing lights on the bus have been activated, vehicles traveling in both directions must come to a complete stop. Kansas law also states that vehicles must stop and yield to pedestrians in marked crosswalks.
The flashing speed limit sign beacons will be activated on Monday, August 5th, four days in advance of the first day of school on Friday, August 9th. Motorists are encouraged to practice extra caution when traveling in the reduced-speed school zone sign locations.
