Official School Calendar for Academic Year 2026–2027
Bethalto Community Unit School CUSD8 2026–27 calendar dates
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Aug 10-11, 2026 | Professional Development - No School |
| Aug 12, 2026 | First Day of School |
| Sep 7, 2026 | Labor Day - No School |
| Oct 2, 2026 | Professional Development (Afternoon) - Early Dismissal |
| Oct 9, 2026 | Professional Development Day - No School |
| Oct 12, 2026 | Columbus Day - No School |
| Oct 27, 2026 | Parent Teacher Conferences (Full Day for Students) |
| Oct 29, 2026 | Parent Teacher Conferences (Early Dismissal) |
| Oct 30, 2026 | Non-Instructional Day - No School |
| Nov 11, 2026 | Veterans Day - No School |
| Nov 25-27, 2026 | Fall Break - No School |
| Dec 18, 2026 | Professional Development (Afternoon) - Early Dismissal |
| Dec 21, 2026 - Jan 1, 2027 | Winter Break - No School |
| Jan 4, 2027 | Professional Development (All Day) - No School |
| Jan 5, 2027 | Return to School (1st Day of 2nd Semester) |
| Jan 18, 2027 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day - No School |
| Feb 15, 2027 | Presidents’ Day - No School |
| Mar 5, 2027 | Professional Development (Afternoon) - Early Dismissal |
| Mar 26 - Apr 2, 2027 | Spring Break - No School |
| Apr 30, 2027 | Professional Development (Afternoon) - Early Dismissal |
| May 20, 2027 | Professional Development (Afternoon) - Early Dismissal |
| May 27, 2027 | Tentative Last Day of School |
Bethalto Community Unit School District #8 Calendar 2026-2027 FAQs
When is the first day of school in Bethalto Community Unit School District #8 for 2026-2027?
The first day of school is August 12, 2026.
When is spring break in Bethalto Community Unit School District #8 for 2027?
Spring break is from March 26 to April 2, 2027.
When is Christmas break in Bethalto Community Unit School District #8?
Christmas break falls during the winter break from December 21, 2026 to January 1, 2027.
When is winter break in Bethalto Community Unit School District #8 for 2026-2027?
Winter break is from December 21, 2026 through January 1, 2027.
When is Thanksgiving break in Bethalto Community Unit School District #8 for 2026?
Thanksgiving (Fall Break) is from November 25 to November 27, 2026.
When is the last day of school in Bethalto Community Unit School District #8 for 2027?
The tentative last day of school is May 27, 2027.
When does the second semester begin in Bethalto Community Unit School District #8?
The second semester begins on January 5, 2027.
Are there any early dismissal days in Bethalto Community Unit School District #8?
Yes, early dismissal days include October 2, October 29, December 18, March 5, April 30, and May 20, 2027.
When is Labor Day break in Bethalto Community Unit School District #8?
Labor Day break is on September 7, 2026, and there is no school.
When is Martin Luther King Jr. Day observed in Bethalto Community Unit School District #8?
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is observed on January 18, 2027, and there is no school.
Dates can change after publication. Read our calendar disclaimer.