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Meridian C.U.S.D. #223 IL Calendar 26-27

  • 2026/27
  • Illinois
  • 4 teacher days

The Meridian C.U.S.D. #223 2026–27 school year runs from Aug 12, 2026 to May 21, 2027. Breaks include Thanksgiving break Nov 23-25, winter break Dec 21-31, and spring break Mar 29-31. The table below lists all teacher workdays, early release days, and holidays. Download the PDF calendar, or read the FAQs.

School year starts Wed, Aug 12, 2026 First Day of Student Attendance
School year ends Fri, May 21, 2027 Last Day of School - Early Dismissal (11:10 AM)
Next key date Wed, Aug 12, 2026 Counts down once the school year is under way

Meridian C.U.S.D. #223 2026-27 calendar

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Meridian C.U.S.D. #223 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
  • Early release / half day
  • Grading period / report cards
  • Weather make-up day
  • Other scheduled date

August 2026

  • Aug 10, 2026 — Teacher Institute - No Student Attendance
  • Aug 11, 2026 — Teacher Institute - No Student Attendance
  • Aug 12, 2026 — First Day of Student Attendance

September 2026

  • Sep 4, 2026 — Early Dismissal (11:10 AM)
  • Sep 7, 2026 — Labor Day - No School

October 2026

  • Oct 9, 2026 — End of 1st Quarter
  • Oct 9, 2026 — Early Dismissal (11:10 AM)
  • Oct 12, 2026 — Columbus Day - No School

November 2026

  • Nov 3, 2026 — Election Day - No School
  • Nov 23-25, 2026 — Thanksgiving Break - No School
  • Nov 26, 2026 — Thanksgiving - No School
  • Nov 27, 2026 — Thanksgiving Break - No School

December 2026

  • Dec 18, 2026 — End of Semester 1
  • Dec 18, 2026 — Early Dismissal (11:10 AM)
  • Dec 21-31, 2026 — Winter Break

January 2027

  • Jan 1, 2027 — New Year's Day - No School
  • Jan 4, 2027 — Teacher Institute - No Student Attendance
  • Jan 5, 2027 — School Resumes
  • Jan 15, 2027 — Early Dismissal (11:10 AM)
  • Jan 18, 2027 — Martin Luther King Jr. Day - No School

February 2027

  • Feb 12, 2027 — Early Dismissal (11:10 AM)
  • Feb 15, 2027 — Presidents' Day - No School

March 2027

  • Mar 19, 2027 — End of 3rd Quarter
  • Mar 26, 2027 — Good Friday - No School
  • Mar 29-31, 2027 — Spring Break

April 2027

  • Apr 1-2, 2027 — Spring Break
  • Apr 5, 2027 — School Resumes
  • Apr 16, 2027 — Teacher Institute - No Student Attendance

May 2027

  • May 21, 2027 — Last Day of School - Early Dismissal (11:10 AM)
  • May 24-28, 2027 — Possible Emergency Days

June 2027

July 2027

Meridian C.U.S.D. #223 teacher and staff days 2026/27

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

  • Aug 10, 2026 Teacher Institute - No Student Attendance District source
  • Aug 11, 2026 Teacher Institute - No Student Attendance District source
  • Jan 4, 2027 Teacher Institute - No Student Attendance District source
  • Apr 16, 2027 Teacher Institute - No Student Attendance District source

Meridian C.U.S.D. #223 breaks and holidays

School is closed to students on these dates.

  • Sep 7, 2026 Labor Day - No School Holiday
  • Oct 12, 2026 Columbus Day - No School Holiday
  • Nov 3, 2026 Election Day - No School Holiday
  • Nov 23-25, 2026 Thanksgiving Break - No School Break
  • Nov 26, 2026 Thanksgiving - No School Holiday
  • Nov 27, 2026 Thanksgiving Break - No School Break
  • Dec 21-31, 2026 Winter Break Break
  • Jan 1, 2027 New Year's Day - No School Holiday
  • Jan 18, 2027 Martin Luther King Jr. Day - No School Holiday
  • Feb 15, 2027 Presidents' Day - No School Holiday
  • Mar 26, 2027 Good Friday - No School Holiday
  • Mar 29-31, 2027 Spring Break Break
  • Apr 1-2, 2027 Spring Break Break

Your checked 2026/27 Meridian C.U.S.D. #223 planning calendar

How these dates are put together, and what to double-check before you book anything.

Useful now30 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 10, 2026.
Full term dates table

Meridian C.U.S.D. #223 2026–27 calendar dates

DateEvent
Aug 10, 2026Teacher Institute - No Student Attendance
Aug 11, 2026Teacher Institute - No Student Attendance
Aug 12, 2026First Day of Student Attendance
Sep 4, 2026Early Dismissal (11:10 AM)
Sep 7, 2026Labor Day - No School
Oct 9, 2026End of 1st Quarter
Oct 9, 2026Early Dismissal (11:10 AM)
Oct 12, 2026Columbus Day - No School
Nov 3, 2026Election Day - No School
Nov 23-25, 2026Thanksgiving Break - No School
Nov 26, 2026Thanksgiving - No School
Nov 27, 2026Thanksgiving Break - No School
Dec 18, 2026End of Semester 1
Dec 18, 2026Early Dismissal (11:10 AM)
Dec 21-31, 2026Winter Break
Jan 1, 2027New Year's Day - No School
Jan 4, 2027Teacher Institute - No Student Attendance
Jan 5, 2027School Resumes
Jan 15, 2027Early Dismissal (11:10 AM)
Jan 18, 2027Martin Luther King Jr. Day - No School
Feb 12, 2027Early Dismissal (11:10 AM)
Feb 15, 2027Presidents' Day - No School
Mar 19, 2027End of 3rd Quarter
Mar 26, 2027Good Friday - No School
Mar 29-31, 2027Spring Break
Apr 1-2, 2027Spring Break
Apr 5, 2027School Resumes
Apr 16, 2027Teacher Institute - No Student Attendance
May 21, 2027Last Day of School - Early Dismissal (11:10 AM)
May 24-28, 2027Possible Emergency Days

Meridian C.U.S.D. #223 Calendar 26-27 pdf FAQs

When is the first day of school in Meridian C.U.S.D. #223 for the 2026-2027 school year?
The first day of student attendance for Meridian C.U.S.D. #223 is August 12, 2026.
When is Spring Break in Meridian C.U.S.D. #223 for 2026-2027?
Spring Break is scheduled from March 29 through April 2, 2027. Students return to school on April 5, 2027.
When is Christmas Break in Meridian C.U.S.D. #223 for 2026-2027?
Christmas Break begins on December 21, 2026 and continues through January 4, 2027. Classes resume on January 5, 2027.
When is Winter Break in Meridian C.U.S.D. #223 for the 2026-2027 school year?
Winter Break runs from December 21 through December 31, 2026, followed by the New Year's Day holiday on January 1, 2027. School resumes on January 5, 2027.
When is Thanksgiving Break in Meridian C.U.S.D. #223 for 2026-2027?
Thanksgiving Break is observed from November 23 through November 27, 2026. Thanksgiving Day falls on November 26, 2026.
When is the last day of school in Meridian C.U.S.D. #223 for the 2026-2027 school year?
The last day of school is May 21, 2027, with an early dismissal at 11:10 AM.
When are Teacher Institute days in Meridian C.U.S.D. #223 during 2026-2027?
Teacher Institute days with no student attendance are August 10-11, 2026, January 4, 2027, and April 16, 2027.
When does the first semester end in Meridian C.U.S.D. #223?
The first semester ends on December 18, 2026, and students are dismissed early at 11:10 AM.
When does the first quarter end in Meridian C.U.S.D. #223?
The first quarter ends on October 9, 2026. Students are also dismissed early at 11:10 AM.
When does the third quarter end in Meridian C.U.S.D. #223?
The third quarter ends on March 19, 2027.
What are the early dismissal days for Meridian C.U.S.D. #223 during the 2026-2027 school year?
Early dismissal (11:10 AM) is scheduled for September 4, October 9, December 18, January 15, February 12, and May 21, 2027.
What holidays are observed by Meridian C.U.S.D. #223 during the 2026-2027 school year?
Major holidays include Labor Day (September 7, 2026), Columbus Day (October 12, 2026), Election Day (November 3, 2026), Thanksgiving Break (November 23-27, 2026), New Year's Day (January 1, 2027), Martin Luther King Jr. Day (January 18, 2027), Presidents' Day (February 15, 2027), and Good Friday (March 26, 2027).
Are there emergency make-up days in the Meridian C.U.S.D. #223 Calendar 2026-2027?
Yes. May 24-28, 2027 are designated as possible emergency make-up days if needed.

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Meridian C.U.S.D. #223 calendar FAQs

When is the first day of school in Meridian C.U.S.D. #223 for the 2026-2027 school year?
The first day of student attendance for Meridian C.U.S.D. #223 is August 12, 2026.
When is Spring Break in Meridian C.U.S.D. #223 for 2026-2027?
Spring Break is scheduled from March 29 through April 2, 2027. Students return to school on April 5, 2027.
When is Christmas Break in Meridian C.U.S.D. #223 for 2026-2027?
Christmas Break begins on December 21, 2026 and continues through January 4, 2027. Classes resume on January 5, 2027.
When is Winter Break in Meridian C.U.S.D. #223 for the 2026-2027 school year?
Winter Break runs from December 21 through December 31, 2026, followed by the New Year's Day holiday on January 1, 2027. School resumes on January 5, 2027.
When is Thanksgiving Break in Meridian C.U.S.D. #223 for 2026-2027?
Thanksgiving Break is observed from November 23 through November 27, 2026. Thanksgiving Day falls on November 26, 2026.
When is the last day of school in Meridian C.U.S.D. #223 for the 2026-2027 school year?
The last day of school is May 21, 2027, with an early dismissal at 11:10 AM.
When are Teacher Institute days in Meridian C.U.S.D. #223 during 2026-2027?
Teacher Institute days with no student attendance are August 10-11, 2026, January 4, 2027, and April 16, 2027.
When does the first semester end in Meridian C.U.S.D. #223?
The first semester ends on December 18, 2026, and students are dismissed early at 11:10 AM.
When does the first quarter end in Meridian C.U.S.D. #223?
The first quarter ends on October 9, 2026. Students are also dismissed early at 11:10 AM.
When does the third quarter end in Meridian C.U.S.D. #223?
The third quarter ends on March 19, 2027.
What are the early dismissal days for Meridian C.U.S.D. #223 during the 2026-2027 school year?
Early dismissal (11:10 AM) is scheduled for September 4, October 9, December 18, January 15, February 12, and May 21, 2027.
What holidays are observed by Meridian C.U.S.D. #223 during the 2026-2027 school year?
Major holidays include Labor Day (September 7, 2026), Columbus Day (October 12, 2026), Election Day (November 3, 2026), Thanksgiving Break (November 23-27, 2026), New Year's Day (January 1, 2027), Martin Luther King Jr. Day (January 18, 2027), Presidents' Day (February 15, 2027), and Good Friday (March 26, 2027).
Are there emergency make-up days in the Meridian C.U.S.D. #223 Calendar 2026-2027?
Yes. May 24-28, 2027 are designated as possible emergency make-up days if needed.

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