Due to Senate Bill 328, high school 1st period classes cannot start earlier than 8:30 AM. 

PHS/THS  Regular Day Bell Schedule (M, T, Th, F):

• Start time = 8:30 AM (1st period)
• End time = 3:20 PM (6th period)

PHS/THS  Regular Day  Bell Schedule (W):

• Start time = 8:30 AM (1st period)
• End time = 2:17 PM (6th period)

Pitman and Turlock High School Minimum Day Bell Schedule:

• Start time = 8:30 AM (1st period)
• End time = 12:47 PM (6th period)

Yes, to support home-to-school transportation, as well as providing home-to-school transportation at our choice schools (Walnut, Wakefield, and Osborn), most elementary start times have changed for the 2022-23 school year. 

Yes, to support home-to-school transportation, junior high start and end times have changed.

TJHS/DMS Regular Day Bell Schedule (M, T, Th, F):

• Start time = 8:15 AM (1st period)
• End time = 2:50 PM (7th period)

TJHS/DMS Regular Day Bell Schedule (W):

• Start time = 8:15 AM (1st period)
• End time (7^th/8^th grade) = 2:00 PM (7th period)
• End time (DMS 6^th grade) = 12:15 PM

TJHS/DMS Minimum Day Bell Schedule:

• Start time = 8:15 AM (1st period)
• End time (6-8^th grade) = 12:15 PM (7th period)

None.  All students will still have access to our breakfast program, as well as our lunch program.  

Yes, all transportation schedules will be updated to reflect the new start and end times. Additionally, home-to-school transportation will be provided for Osborn, Wakefield, and Walnut Elementary.

Yes, “0”/"A" period classes will be offered. 

TUSD will continue to offer breakfast and 0 period classes prior to 8:30 AM.

TUSD works with City of Turlock which provides after school programming at specific TK-6 sites and Turlock Junior High School through ASES and PLAY.

Registration information will be published soon.

No, our contracted vendor for specialized transportation will adjust their routing to meet the needs of our students.