Bell times refer to the start and end times of each school day, including early dismissal times on Fridays.
Bell Times for 2025-26
In 2025-26, the CBE expanded yellow bus service and adjusted walk zones. This is in response to Alberta Education's School Transportation Amendment Regulation for student transportation that came into effect on Sept. 1, 2025. This means many more students are eligible to take the bus.
When changes are made to yellow bus transportation, it has an impact on bell times for schools. That's because bell times are directly connected to transportation. Aligning bell times across schools makes transportation more efficient, allowing each bus to run multiple routes during a block of time. This creates a reliable transportation system, ensuring students get to school safely, on time and ready to learn.
Bell time adjustments were needed for 2025-26 to help balance the school day, ensuring students receive the required instructional hours while maintaining time for breaks, transitions and extracurricular opportunities.
Find Your Bell Times
Use the drop-down menu below to find the 2025-26 bell times for your school.
