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Breakfast is 6:45 – 7:05 AM
Dismissal
East Ridge Middle School – 2025–2026 Start & Dismissal Update
Get ready for a smooth and successful school year at East Ridge Middle School!
To better align with East Ridge High School and support district-wide bus scheduling, our new daily schedule will run from 7:15 AM to 2:15 PM, Monday through Friday.
The first day of school is Wednesday, August 6, 2025.
Doors will open at 6:45 AM, and breakfast will be served from 6:45 AM to 7:05 AM.
Student entry begins at 7:10 AM by grade level:
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8th Grade will enter through the first side door
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6th Grade will enter through the middle side door
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7th Grade will enter through the last side door
After 7:10 AM, all students must enter through the front office.
Morning car rider drop-off takes place in the front loop from 6:45 to 7:10 AM.
For afternoon pick-up, car riders must be picked up using the street lane only, as the front loop will be reserved for bus loading and dismissal, which begins at 2:15 PM. All buses will depart by 2:22 PM.
Students may be checked out early between 7:15 AM and 1:45 PM with proper identification. No early check-outs are permitted between 1:45 PM and 2:15 PM.
For weather-related schedule changes or half-day information, Hamilton County Schools will issue official notifications. You may also refer to the HCS Calendar for planned half-day dates.
For questions or assistance, please contact our front office at (423) 867-6214 during school hours.