Palestine Independent School District will dismiss early for the Christmas holidays on Friday, December 19. Campuses will release at the following times:
Washington Early Childhood Center, Northside Primary, and Southside Elementary: 11:30 a.m.
A. M. Story Intermediate, Palestine Junior High, and Palestine High School: 12:00 p.m.
Lunch will be served on all campuses prior to dismissal.
Palestine High School will observe semester exam week December 16–19, with a modified schedule and student exemptions. Transportation during exam week will run on limited routes each day, with full routes operating on Friday.
2025 Fall Semester Exam Schedule – Palestine High School
Tuesday, December 16
1st Period Exam: 8:00–9:55 a.m.
5th Period Exam: 10:00–11:55 a.m.
Lunch: 11:55 a.m.–12:10 p.m.
In-town bus routes begin at 12:00 p.m. only
Wednesday, December 17
2nd Period Exam: 8:00–9:55 a.m.
6th Period Exam: 10:00–11:55 a.m.
Lunch: 11:55 a.m.–12:10 p.m.
In-town bus routes begin at 12:00 p.m. only
Thursday, December 18
3rd Period Exam: 8:00–9:55 a.m.
7th Period Exam: 10:00–11:55 a.m.
Lunch: 11:55 a.m.–12:10 p.m.
In-town bus routes begin at 12:00 p.m. only
Friday, December 19
4th Period Exam: 8:00–9:55 a.m.
8th Period Exam: 10:00–11:55 a.m.
Lunch: 11:55 a.m.–12:10 p.m.
All bus routes begin at 12:00 p.m.
Important Exemption Information
All exempt students are required to report to campus between 7:15 a.m. and 8:45 a.m. and check in for exemptions in the cafeteria near the auditorium each day.
Failure to report for a required exam or to properly sign in as an exempt student will result in an absence.