Atkins School District transitions to 4-day week for next school year Instead of Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., the school district will transition to Tuesday through Friday 7:40 a.m. to 4:05 p.m. Author: Mercedes Mackay Updated: 6:43 PM CDT April 9, 2021 ATKINS, Arkansas — While days are slowly getting back to normal inside the classroom, one Arkansas school district is making a major change for next school year. The Atkins School District will be transitioning to a four-day school week. This four-day school week is becoming a trend in states like Oklahoma, Missouri, and Colorado. After two surveys and one community meeting, Superintendent Lori Edgin said, Atkins School District is adding their name to the list.