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GCMS Community Unit School District #5 IL Calendar 26-27

  • 2026/27
  • Illinois
  • 6 teacher days

The GCMS Community Unit School District #5 2026–27 school year runs from Aug 13, 2026 to May 26, 2027. Breaks include Thanksgiving break Nov 25-27, winter break Dec 21-Jan 3, and spring break Mar 26-Apr 4. The table below lists all teacher workdays and holidays. Download the PDF calendar, or read the FAQs.

School year starts Thu, Aug 13, 2026 Falcon First Day - 9:00 am
School year ends Wed, May 26, 2027 Last Day of Student Attendance - 11:30 am Dismissal, End of 4th Quarter
Next key date Thu, Aug 13, 2026 Counts down once the school year is under way

GCMS Community Unit School District #5 2026-27 calendar

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GCMS Community Unit School District #5 school year calendar

Every published date for 2026–27, colour-coded by what happens that day.

  • First day of school
  • Last day of school
  • Holiday - school closed
  • Break / vacation
  • Teacher / professional day
  • Parent-teacher conference
  • Grading period / report cards
  • Testing / exams
  • Graduation
  • Other scheduled date

August 2026

  • Aug 5, 2026 — New Student Registration
  • Aug 10-11, 2026 — GCMSU
  • Aug 10, 2026 — EL Night (4:30 pm - 7:00 pm)
  • Aug 11, 2026 — Pre-K Transition Night (5:00 pm - 7:00 pm)
  • Aug 12, 2026 — 6th Grade Transition Night (5:45 pm - 6:45 pm)

September 2026

  • Sep 4, 2026 — SIP Day - 11:30 am Dismissal
  • Sep 7, 2026 — No School - Labor Day
  • Sep 11, 2026 — Midterm - 1st Quarter
  • Sep 21-25, 2026 — Homecoming Week
  • Sep 26, 2026 — Homecoming Dance (6:30 pm)

October 2026

  • Oct 9, 2026 — SIP Day - 11:30 am Dismissal
  • Oct 12, 2026 — No School - Columbus Day
  • Oct 16, 2026 — End of 1st Quarter
  • Oct 21-22, 2026 — P/T Conferences - 2:20 pm Dismissal Days
  • Oct 23, 2026 — No School - Fall Break

November 2026

  • Nov 13, 2026 — Midterm - 2nd Quarter
  • Nov 24, 2026 — SIP Day - 11:30 am Dismissal
  • Nov 25-27, 2026 — Thanksgiving Break

December 2026

  • Dec 14, 2026 — Elementary School Christmas Concert
  • Dec 16-18, 2026 — High School Finals
  • Dec 18, 2026 — SIP Day - 11:30 am Dismissal, End of 2nd Quarter
  • Dec 21, 2026-Jan 3, 2027 — Christmas Break

January 2027

  • Dec 21, 2026-Jan 3, 2027 — Christmas Break
  • Jan 4, 2027 — Teacher Inservice
  • Jan 5, 2027 — Students Return
  • Jan 18, 2027 — No School - MLK Day
  • Jan 21, 2027 — Junior Inservice

February 2027

  • Feb 5, 2027 — Midterm - 3rd Quarter
  • Feb 12, 2027 — SIP Day - 11:30 am Dismissal
  • Feb 15, 2027 — No School - Presidents Day

March 2027

  • Mar 1, 2027 — No School - Casimir Pulaski Day
  • Mar 12, 2027 — End of 3rd Quarter
  • Mar 16, 2027 — Middle School IAR Testing Begins
  • Mar 25, 2027 — SIP Day - 11:30 am Dismissal
  • Mar 26-Apr 4, 2027 — Spring Break

April 2027

  • Mar 26-Apr 4, 2027 — Spring Break
  • Apr 6, 2027 — Elementary School IAR Testing Begins (Grades 3-5)
  • Apr 8, 2027 — ACT Testing (High School)
  • Apr 22, 2027 — Elementary School Open House (5:00 pm - 6:30 pm)
  • Apr 24, 2027 — Prom

May 2027

  • May 19, 2027 — Senior Inservice
  • May 19, 2027 — Baccalaureate (7:00 pm)
  • May 21, 2027 — Senior Awards Assembly (2:00 pm)
  • May 22, 2027 — High School Graduation (4:00 pm)
  • May 24-26, 2027 — High School Finals

June 2027

July 2027

GCMS Community Unit School District #5 teacher and staff days 2026/27

Students normally stay home on these days. Confirm with the district before making plans.

  • Aug 17, 2026 Teacher Inservice District source
  • Aug 18, 2026 Teacher Inservice District source
  • Jan 4, 2027 Teacher Inservice District source
  • Jan 21, 2027 Junior Inservice District source
  • May 19, 2027 Senior Inservice District source
  • May 27, 2027 Teacher Inservice District source

GCMS Community Unit School District #5 breaks and holidays

School is closed to students on these dates.

  • Sep 7, 2026 No School - Labor Day Holiday
  • Oct 12, 2026 No School - Columbus Day Holiday
  • Oct 23, 2026 No School - Fall Break Break
  • Nov 25-27, 2026 Thanksgiving Break Break
  • Dec 14, 2026 Elementary School Christmas Concert Holiday
  • Dec 21, 2026-Jan 3, 2027 Christmas Break Break
  • Jan 18, 2027 No School - MLK Day Holiday
  • Feb 15, 2027 No School - Presidents Day Holiday
  • Mar 1, 2027 No School - Casimir Pulaski Day Holiday
  • Mar 26-Apr 4, 2027 Spring Break Break

Your checked 2026/27 GCMS Community Unit School District #5 planning calendar

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Useful now58 published dates for the 2026–27 school year, laid out month by month.
CheckedTaken from the district’s own published calendar, not retyped from memory.
Kept currentLast updated July 12, 2026.
Full term dates table

GCMS Community Unit School District #5 2026–27 calendar dates

DateEvent
Aug 5, 2026New Student Registration
Aug 10-11, 2026GCMSU
Aug 10, 2026EL Night (4:30 pm - 7:00 pm)
Aug 11, 2026Pre-K Transition Night (5:00 pm - 7:00 pm)
Aug 12, 20266th Grade Transition Night (5:45 pm - 6:45 pm)
Aug 13, 2026Falcon First Day - 9:00 am
Aug 13, 2026Kindergarten Transition Night (4:45 pm - 7:00 pm)
Aug 17, 2026Teacher Inservice
Aug 17, 2026School Supply Drop-off (Grades 1st-5th: 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm)
Aug 18, 2026Teacher Inservice
Aug 19, 2026First Day of School (2:20 pm Student Dismissal)
Aug 20, 20262:20 pm Student Dismissal
Aug 21, 20262:20 pm Student Dismissal
Aug 26, 2026Elementary Parent Orientation (1st-2nd: 5:00 pm - 5:45 pm; 3rd-5th: 6:00 pm - 6:45 pm)
Sep 4, 2026SIP Day - 11:30 am Dismissal
Sep 7, 2026No School - Labor Day
Sep 11, 2026Midterm - 1st Quarter
Sep 21-25, 2026Homecoming Week
Sep 26, 2026Homecoming Dance (6:30 pm)
Oct 9, 2026SIP Day - 11:30 am Dismissal
Oct 12, 2026No School - Columbus Day
Oct 16, 2026End of 1st Quarter
Oct 21-22, 2026P/T Conferences - 2:20 pm Dismissal Days
Oct 23, 2026No School - Fall Break
Nov 13, 2026Midterm - 2nd Quarter
Nov 24, 2026SIP Day - 11:30 am Dismissal
Nov 25-27, 2026Thanksgiving Break
Dec 14, 2026Elementary School Christmas Concert
Dec 16-18, 2026High School Finals
Dec 18, 2026SIP Day - 11:30 am Dismissal, End of 2nd Quarter
Dec 21, 2026-Jan 3, 2027Christmas Break
Jan 4, 2027Teacher Inservice
Jan 5, 2027Students Return
Jan 18, 2027No School - MLK Day
Jan 21, 2027Junior Inservice
Jan 27, 20278th Grade Parent Meeting/Curriculum Night (5:30 pm)
Feb 5, 2027Midterm - 3rd Quarter
Feb 12, 2027SIP Day - 11:30 am Dismissal
Feb 15, 2027No School - Presidents Day
Mar 1, 2027No School - Casimir Pulaski Day
Mar 12, 2027End of 3rd Quarter
Mar 16, 2027Middle School IAR Testing Begins
Mar 25, 2027SIP Day - 11:30 am Dismissal
Mar 26-Apr 4, 2027Spring Break
Apr 6, 2027Elementary School IAR Testing Begins (Grades 3-5)
Apr 8, 2027ACT Testing (High School)
Apr 22, 2027Elementary School Open House (5:00 pm - 6:30 pm)
Apr 24, 2027Prom
Apr 30, 2027SIP Day - 11:30 am Dismissal
May 19, 2027Senior Inservice
May 19, 2027Baccalaureate (7:00 pm)
May 21, 2027Senior Awards Assembly (2:00 pm)
May 22, 2027High School Graduation (4:00 pm)
May 24-26, 2027High School Finals
May 24, 20272:20 pm Student Dismissal
May 25, 20272:20 pm Student Dismissal
May 26, 2027Last Day of Student Attendance - 11:30 am Dismissal, End of 4th Quarter
May 27, 2027Teacher Inservice

GCMS Community Unit School District #5 Calendar 26-27 Revised FAQs

When is the first day of school in GCMS Community Unit School District #5 for 2026-2027?
The first day of school for students in GCMS Community Unit School District #5 is August 19, 2026. Students will be dismissed at 2:20 pm on the first day.
When is Spring Break in GCMS Community Unit School District #5 for 2026-2027?
Spring Break is scheduled from March 26 through April 4, 2027. Students return to school on April 5, 2027.
When is Christmas Break in GCMS Community Unit School District #5 for 2026-2027?
Christmas Break begins on December 21, 2026 and continues through January 3, 2027. Students return on January 5, 2027.
When is Winter Break in GCMS Community Unit School District #5 for 2026-2027?
The district's Winter Break is the same as the Christmas Break, running from December 21, 2026, through January 3, 2027.
When is Thanksgiving Break in GCMS Community Unit School District #5 for 2026-2027?
Thanksgiving Break is scheduled for November 25-27, 2026.
When is the last day of school in GCMS Community Unit School District #5 for 2026-2027?
The last day of student attendance is May 26, 2027. Students will be dismissed at 11:30 am, and it marks the end of the fourth quarter.
When is Labor Day holiday in GCMS Community Unit School District #5?
Schools will be closed for Labor Day on September 7, 2026.
When is Fall Break in GCMS Community Unit School District #5 for 2026-2027?
Fall Break is scheduled for October 23, 2026. There will be no school on this day.
When are Parent-Teacher Conferences in GCMS Community Unit School District #5?
Parent-Teacher Conferences are scheduled for October 21-22, 2026. These are 2:20 pm dismissal days for students.
When does the second semester begin in GCMS Community Unit School District #5?
Following Teacher Inservice on January 4, 2027, students return and the second semester resumes on January 5, 2027.
When is Martin Luther King Jr. Day in GCMS Community Unit School District #5?
There is no school on January 18, 2027 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
When is Presidents Day in GCMS Community Unit School District #5?
Schools will be closed on February 15, 2027 for Presidents Day.
When is Casimir Pulaski Day in GCMS Community Unit School District #5?
GCMS Community Unit School District #5 will be closed on March 1, 2027 for Casimir Pulaski Day.
When is High School Graduation in GCMS Community Unit School District #5 for 2026-2027?
High School Graduation is scheduled for May 22, 2027 at 4:00 pm.
When are High School Finals in GCMS Community Unit School District #5?
High School Finals are scheduled for May 24-26, 2027.

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GCMS Community Unit School District #5 calendar FAQs

When is the first day of school in GCMS Community Unit School District #5 for 2026-2027?
The first day of school for students in GCMS Community Unit School District #5 is August 19, 2026. Students will be dismissed at 2:20 pm on the first day.
When is Spring Break in GCMS Community Unit School District #5 for 2026-2027?
Spring Break is scheduled from March 26 through April 4, 2027. Students return to school on April 5, 2027.
When is Christmas Break in GCMS Community Unit School District #5 for 2026-2027?
Christmas Break begins on December 21, 2026 and continues through January 3, 2027. Students return on January 5, 2027.
When is Winter Break in GCMS Community Unit School District #5 for 2026-2027?
The district's Winter Break is the same as the Christmas Break, running from December 21, 2026, through January 3, 2027.
When is Thanksgiving Break in GCMS Community Unit School District #5 for 2026-2027?
Thanksgiving Break is scheduled for November 25-27, 2026.
When is the last day of school in GCMS Community Unit School District #5 for 2026-2027?
The last day of student attendance is May 26, 2027. Students will be dismissed at 11:30 am, and it marks the end of the fourth quarter.
When is Labor Day holiday in GCMS Community Unit School District #5?
Schools will be closed for Labor Day on September 7, 2026.
When is Fall Break in GCMS Community Unit School District #5 for 2026-2027?
Fall Break is scheduled for October 23, 2026. There will be no school on this day.
When are Parent-Teacher Conferences in GCMS Community Unit School District #5?
Parent-Teacher Conferences are scheduled for October 21-22, 2026. These are 2:20 pm dismissal days for students.
When does the second semester begin in GCMS Community Unit School District #5?
Following Teacher Inservice on January 4, 2027, students return and the second semester resumes on January 5, 2027.
When is Martin Luther King Jr. Day in GCMS Community Unit School District #5?
There is no school on January 18, 2027 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
When is Presidents Day in GCMS Community Unit School District #5?
Schools will be closed on February 15, 2027 for Presidents Day.
When is Casimir Pulaski Day in GCMS Community Unit School District #5?
GCMS Community Unit School District #5 will be closed on March 1, 2027 for Casimir Pulaski Day.
When is High School Graduation in GCMS Community Unit School District #5 for 2026-2027?
High School Graduation is scheduled for May 22, 2027 at 4:00 pm.
When are High School Finals in GCMS Community Unit School District #5?
High School Finals are scheduled for May 24-26, 2027.

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