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The Wilmington Public Schools is currently considering the implications of school start times on adolescents’ mental health and well-being, and potential impacts of changing school start times within the district. This webpage will serve as a place for resources and information for parents, faculty and staff. We encourage you to visit often. As the conversation continues, we will share updates here.
Guiding Principles:
Recognizing that the mission of Wilmington Public Schools is to educate and develop students academically, socially, and emotionally to be active, civic-minded contributors to our global society; and given the rising scientific evidence of the importance of adequate sleep for the physical and emotional health of students; the Wilmington Public Schools is undertaking an evaluation of the feasibility of shifting school start times for secondary students. This effort is collaborative among representatives of all stakeholders – students, families, WPS staff, and community members – and will include the opportunity for feedback via means of surveys and community meetings, an evaluation of the financial impact of alternatives under consideration, and result in a recommended course of action to the Wilmington School Committee for their vote.