The St. Johns County School District recently announced it would alter the start times for all the county's schools beginning in August. Middle schools will begin at 7:50 a.m., elementary schools at 8:30 a.m. and high schools at 9:15 a.m., and all schools will be released early on Wednesdays.

District leaders say the changes make scheduling more cost efficient and will save the district $1 million during the next school year on transportation. They also say that having the same early release day for all grade levels helps families.

What do you think of the new schedules? Do they fit your family's schedule? Will they cause you a a hardship? Or, do the cost savings justify making the changes?

We'd like to hear from parents or students impacted by the changes. Please e-mail your comments to My St. Johns Sun editor Mark Pettus at:

mark.pettus@mystjohnssun.com

Please include your name and a way for us to contact you.