2026–2027 school calendar.

Key dates for the school year, including breaks, holidays, grading periods, family events, and weekly early release. Dates are also posted in ParentSquare.

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At a Glance

The year ahead.

The 2026–2027 school year runs from August 4, 2026 through May 27, 2027. Below are the dates families plan around most.

Need to plan transportation, work schedules, or travel? Add these dates to your calendar now and watch ParentSquare for any weather or schedule changes during the year.

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Key Dates

Holidays & breaks.

The school is closed on the days marked "no school." All dates are for the 2026–2027 year.

Aug 4, 2026
First day of schoolGrades K–9 begin the new year.
Sep 7, 2026
Labor DayNo school.
Oct 12–16, 2026
Fall breakNo school all week.
Nov 11, 2026
Veterans DayNo school.
Nov 25–27, 2026
Thanksgiving breakNo school.
Dec 21 – Jan 1
Winter breakClasses resume January 4, 2027.
Jan 18, 2027
Martin Luther King Jr. DayNo school.
Feb 15, 2027
Presidents' DayNo school.
Mar 15–19, 2027
Spring breakNo school all week.
May 27, 2027
Last day of schoolHalf day; dismissal at noon.
Grading Periods

Quarters & report cards.

The year is divided into four quarters. Report cards are posted in ParentSquare about one week after each quarter ends.

QuarterDatesReport card
Quarter 1Aug 4 – Oct 9, 2026Oct 16, 2026
Quarter 2Oct 19 – Dec 18, 2026Jan 8, 2027
Quarter 3Jan 4 – Mar 12, 2027Mar 26, 2027
Quarter 4Mar 22 – May 27, 2027Jun 3, 2027
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Family Events

Gather with our community.

Throughout the year, families are invited to evenings and celebrations that showcase student learning. Times are confirmed in ParentSquare closer to each date.

Aug 21, 2026
Back-to-School Night6:00–7:30 p.m.
Oct 8–9, 2026
Parent–Teacher ConferencesEarly release both days.
Nov 20, 2026
STEAM Showcase Night5:30–7:30 p.m.
Feb 12, 2027
Multicultural FestivalCelebrating our world-language program.
Apr 23, 2027
Spring Arts NightStudent art and music showcase.
May 22, 2027
Grade 9 PromotionEnd-of-year ceremony.
Early Release

Wednesdays end at 1:30 p.m.

Every Wednesday is an early-release day so teachers can collaborate, review student work, and plan instruction together.

On early-release Wednesdays, elementary and middle grades both dismiss at 1:30 p.m. Conference days in October are also early-release days. After-care is available on early-release days for families who need it — sign up through the front office.

Early-release days

  • Every WednesdayDismissal at 1:30 p.m.
  • Oct 8–9, 2026Parent–teacher conferences
  • May 27, 2027Last day; noon dismissal
  • After-careAvailable; register at the office