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Granite City Community GCSD #9 IL Calendar 26-27

  • 2026/27
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  • 4 teacher days

The Granite City Community GCSD #9 2026–27 school year runs from August 13, 2026 to May 21, 2027. Breaks include Thanksgiving break November 25-27, winter break December 21 - January 1, and spring break March 22-29. The table below lists all teacher workdays and holidays. Download the PDF calendar, or read the FAQs.

School year starts Thu, Aug 13, 2026 FIRST DAY OF STUDENT ATTENDANCE
School year ends Fri, May 28, 2027 Last Day of Student Attendance If ALL Emergency Days Used
Next key date Thu, Aug 13, 2026 Counts down once the school year is under way

Granite City Community GCSD #9 2026-27 calendar

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Granite City Community GCSD #9 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

August 2026

  • August 10-12, 2026 — Teacher Institute - Staff Reports
  • August 13, 2026 — FIRST DAY OF STUDENT ATTENDANCE

September 2026

  • September 7, 2026 — NO SCHOOL - Labor Day

October 2026

  • October 9, 2026 — NO SCHOOL - County Institute / Teacher Institute
  • October 12, 2026 — NO SCHOOL - Columbus Day

November 2026

  • November 3, 2026 — NO SCHOOL - Election Day
  • November 11, 2026 — NO SCHOOL - Veterans' Day
  • November 23, 2026 — NO SCHOOL - Parent/Teacher Conferences {PM Schedule}
  • November 24, 2026 — NO SCHOOL - Parent/Teacher Conferences {AM schedule}
  • November 25-27, 2026 — NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Break

December 2026

  • December 21, 2026 - January 1, 2027 — NO SCHOOL - Winter Break

January 2027

  • December 21, 2026 - January 1, 2027 — NO SCHOOL - Winter Break
  • January 4, 2027 — Full Day Professional Learning {PLD - #1}; NO STUDENT ATTENDANCE
  • January 5, 2027 — Students Return for Spring Semester
  • January 18, 2027 — NO SCHOOL - MLK Jr. Day

February 2027

  • February 12, 2027 — Full Day Professional Learning {PLD - #2}; NO STUDENT ATTENDANCE
  • February 15, 2027 — NO SCHOOL - Presidents' Day

March 2027

  • March 22-29, 2027 — NO SCHOOL - Spring Break

April 2027

  • April 28, 2027 — Full Day Professional Learning {PLD - #3}; Parent/Teacher Conferences NO STUDENT ATTENDANCE

May 2027

  • May 21, 2027 — LAST DAY OF STUDENT ATTENDANCE {HALF DAY}
  • May 28, 2027 — Last Day of Student Attendance If ALL Emergency Days Used

June 2027

July 2027

Granite City Community GCSD #9 teacher and staff days 2026/27

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

  • August 10-12, 2026 Teacher Institute - Staff Reports District source
  • October 9, 2026 NO SCHOOL - County Institute / Teacher Institute District source
  • January 4, 2027 Full Day Professional Learning {PLD - #1}; NO STUDENT ATTENDANCE District source
  • February 12, 2027 Full Day Professional Learning {PLD - #2}; NO STUDENT ATTENDANCE District source

Granite City Community GCSD #9 breaks and holidays

School is closed to students on these dates.

  • September 7, 2026 NO SCHOOL - Labor Day Holiday
  • October 12, 2026 NO SCHOOL - Columbus Day Holiday
  • November 3, 2026 NO SCHOOL - Election Day Holiday
  • November 11, 2026 NO SCHOOL - Veterans' Day Holiday
  • November 25-27, 2026 NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Break Break
  • December 21, 2026 - January 1, 2027 NO SCHOOL - Winter Break Break
  • January 18, 2027 NO SCHOOL - MLK Jr. Day Holiday
  • February 15, 2027 NO SCHOOL - Presidents' Day Holiday
  • March 22-29, 2027 NO SCHOOL - Spring Break Break

Your checked 2026/27 Granite City Community GCSD #9 planning calendar

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Useful now20 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 April 30, 2026.
Full term dates table

Granite City Community GCSD #9 2026–27 calendar dates

DateEvent
August 10-12, 2026Teacher Institute - Staff Reports
August 13, 2026FIRST DAY OF STUDENT ATTENDANCE
September 7, 2026NO SCHOOL - Labor Day
October 9, 2026NO SCHOOL - County Institute / Teacher Institute
October 12, 2026NO SCHOOL - Columbus Day
November 3, 2026NO SCHOOL - Election Day
November 11, 2026NO SCHOOL - Veterans' Day
November 23, 2026NO SCHOOL - Parent/Teacher Conferences {PM Schedule}
November 24, 2026NO SCHOOL - Parent/Teacher Conferences {AM schedule}
November 25-27, 2026NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Break
December 21, 2026 - January 1, 2027NO SCHOOL - Winter Break
January 4, 2027Full Day Professional Learning {PLD - #1}; NO STUDENT ATTENDANCE
January 5, 2027Students Return for Spring Semester
January 18, 2027NO SCHOOL - MLK Jr. Day
February 12, 2027Full Day Professional Learning {PLD - #2}; NO STUDENT ATTENDANCE
February 15, 2027NO SCHOOL - Presidents' Day
March 22-29, 2027NO SCHOOL - Spring Break
April 28, 2027Full Day Professional Learning {PLD - #3}; Parent/Teacher Conferences NO STUDENT ATTENDANCE
May 21, 2027LAST DAY OF STUDENT ATTENDANCE {HALF DAY}
May 28, 2027Last Day of Student Attendance If ALL Emergency Days Used

Granite City Community Unit School District #9 | 2026-2027 School Calendar FAQ

When is the first day of school for the 2026-2027 year at Granite City CUSD #9?
The first day of student attendance is August 13, 2026.
When is spring break 26-27 in Granite City CUSD #9?
Spring Break is scheduled from March 22 to March 29, 2027.
When is winter/Christmas break 26-27 in Granite City CUSD #9?
Winter Break begins on December 21, 2026, and ends on January 1, 2027. Students return for the Spring Semester on January 5, 2027.
When is the Thanksgiving break in Granite City CUSD #9?
There is no school for Thanksgiving Break from November 25 to November 27, 2026. Note that Parent/Teacher conferences are held immediately preceding this on November 23 and 24.
When is the last day of school in Granite City CUSD #9?
The last day of student attendance (Half Day) is May 21, 2027. However, if all emergency days are used, the last day would be May 28, 2027.
Is there school on Election Day 2026?
No, there is no school on November 3, 2026, for Election Day.
When are the Parent/Teacher Conferences?
Conferences are held on November 23 (PM Schedule), November 24 (AM Schedule), and April 28. There is no student attendance on these dates.
Are there any professional learning days with no student attendance?
Yes, there is no student attendance on January 4, 2027 (PLD #1), February 12, 2027 (PLD #2), and April 28, 2027 (PLD #3).

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Granite City Community GCSD #9 calendar FAQs

When is the first day of school for the 2026-2027 year at Granite City CUSD #9?
The first day of student attendance is August 13, 2026.
When is spring break 26-27 in Granite City CUSD #9?
Spring Break is scheduled from March 22 to March 29, 2027.
When is winter/Christmas break 26-27 in Granite City CUSD #9?
Winter Break begins on December 21, 2026, and ends on January 1, 2027. Students return for the Spring Semester on January 5, 2027.
When is the Thanksgiving break in Granite City CUSD #9?
There is no school for Thanksgiving Break from November 25 to November 27, 2026. Note that Parent/Teacher conferences are held immediately preceding this on November 23 and 24.
When is the last day of school in Granite City CUSD #9?
The last day of student attendance (Half Day) is May 21, 2027. However, if all emergency days are used, the last day would be May 28, 2027.
Is there school on Election Day 2026?
No, there is no school on November 3, 2026, for Election Day.
When are the Parent/Teacher Conferences?
Conferences are held on November 23 (PM Schedule), November 24 (AM Schedule), and April 28. There is no student attendance on these dates.
Are there any professional learning days with no student attendance?
Yes, there is no student attendance on January 4, 2027 (PLD #1), February 12, 2027 (PLD #2), and April 28, 2027 (PLD #3).

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