Williamson County students headed back to school on Thursday.
This year, school officials delayed the start time to give students time to get more sleep.
"In response to community and School Board concerns about the research indicating social and emotional benefits in allowing adolescents to sleep later, we have decided to make the first bell for all high schools 7:40 a.m.," said Superintendent Dr. Mike Looney, who first shared the news with the School Board at its April 13 work session.
"As a result, the first bell for all middle and high schools will be no earlier than 7:40 a.m. Since the district does not have the resources to transport elementary, middle and high school students all at once, elementary students will also begin the school day at a later time. We will continue to gather information and evaluate the change, and I will report back to the School Board in the spring."
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