School Schedule
Official School Hours
Pre-K and Kindergarten:
8:20am-2:30pm
1st - 5th Grades:
8:20am-2:40pm
Arrival &
Dismissal
Pre-K and Kindergarten:
At classroom doors near playset equipment through the playground on Downing Street side.
1st and 2nd:
In the auditorium, through playground on Downing Street side.
3rd-5th grade:
On Irving Place side near the Auditorium entrance
*Parents with siblings can speak with teachers to arrange one drop off and pick up location.
Late Arrival & Pickup
Students arriving after 8:35am should be brought to the main entrance on Gates Ave., as the playground gates are closed after 15 minutes.
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Students whose parents are late for pickup after dismissal remain in the dismissal areas until approximately 3:00pm and are then brought to the security desk at the main entrance on Gates Ave.
Breakfast and lunch are provided to all students daily. Families can also bring lunch from home if desired.
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Pre-K lunch period:
11:05am - 11:55am
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Kindergarten and 1st grade lunch period
10:10am - 11:00am
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2nd - 5th grades lunch period:
11:05am - 11:55am
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When viewing the menus, please note PS 56 serves the Pre-K- 8 Express Hot Lunch. For more information, visit the School Meals page on the DOE website. There you can download the School Food app, read the Food Allergy Policy, and find the nutritional value of each meal item.