Late Start Days

Information about the 2026-2027 BCSD Late Start Collaboration Days is listed in full text below or available at the link provided here.

The Bakersfield City School District is committed to providing quality instruction for all students, and late start days give teachers the opportunity to collaborate and plan for the benefit of your child. 

All BCSD schools will start 2 hours later on the following Thursdays: 

September 10, 2026
October 15, 2026 
November 19, 2026 
December 10, 2026 
January 14, 2026 
February 25, 2027 
March 11, 2027
May 13, 2027

Important Facts to Remember: 

• Buses will run two hours later than their regular schedule in the morning. 
• Breakfast will be served on late start days 
• School dismissal times will remain the same.