Middle School Daily Schedule

The instructional day in the Middle School begins at 8:25am and ends at 3:30pm, except on Wednesdays when class will begin at 9:45am. Students will have the opportunity to enjoy a half-hour recess and a half-hour lunch during the instructional day.

Please note: Middle School students must place their cell phones in their lockers for the entire school day.

Details regarding daily schedule:

  • Middle School day starts at 8:25am and ends at 3:30pm on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. On Wednesdays, the Middle School day starts at 9:20am

  • Homeroom begins at 8:25am (except on Wednesdays)

  • Classes begin at 9:05am (except on Wednesdays)

  • Recess runs from 11:40am - 12:10pm, and lunch runs from 12:10pm - 12:40pm, except on Tuesday and Wednesday when recess runs from 12:05pm - 12:30 pm and lunch runs from 12:30 - 12:55pm.

  • Classes end at 3:20pm

  • End-of-day homeroom runs from 3:20pm - 3:30pm

  • Athletic practices before school run from 7:00am - 8:00am

  • Athletic practices after school run from 3:45pm - 5:00pm

  • Co-curricular activities run from 7:30am - 8:15am, 11:40am - 12:10pm (on Wednesdays and assembly days 12:05pm - 12:30pm) or 3:30pm - 4:15pm

To get an overview of Middle School and school-wide activities, plus to learn how to sync your iCal to your child(ren)’s schedule, please visit the Calendar section of this handbook under All School.

Late Start Wednesdays

Late Start Wednesdays are a new addition to our Middle School timetable, offering students the opportunity for additional sleep, or flexible time for appointments or independent activities. This schedule change also provides essential weekly professional learning and collaboration opportunities for faculty, enhancing their ability to support student learning and well-being. Classes begin at 9:20 AM every Wednesday. For families requiring regular drop-off due to morning commitments or routines, supervision will be available at the usual time.

Student supervision at school

While our school day operates from approximately 8:15am (Junior School) to 4:00pm (Senior School), we offer early morning athletic practices, band rehearsals, and many more co-curricular offerings after school.

For the safety of our students, Middle and Senior School parents are advised that their child(ren) must leave the campus by 6:00pm each day when our direct supervision concludes. Students may not remain on campus unsupervised unless there is a York School evening program, such as Arts Night, where there is adult supervision at school.