Lincoln Public Schools to extend classes for Robinson Elementary students

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – Lincoln Public Schools released their plan to make changes to the upcoming school year for Ada Robinson Elementary students after announcing a delayed opening on Friday.

School officials say that changes to the schedule will ensure that all instructional time requirements are met.

The first day of classes for Ada Robinson students will be Aug. 29th.

The school day for the elementary will be extended by 17 minutes for the entire school year.  Meaning students will now be dismissed at 3:10 p.m.

Unlike all other LPS schools, there will be no early release for the first week of school.  All other early release days will be at 1:50 p.m. for the school.

Open House will be held at the school on Aug. 25 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

These changes only apply to Preschool to 5th-grade students at Ada Robinson Elementary.  Anyone with questions is encouraged to call Lincoln Public Schools at (402) 436-1187.