Official School Calendar for Academic Year 2026-2027
USD # 234 2026–27 calendar dates
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| August 10-13, 2026 | Pre-Service and Work Days |
| August 14, 2026 | First Day of School |
| September 7, 2026 | No School - Labor Day |
| September 25, 2026 | PLC/PD Day |
| October 16, 2026 | Teacher Work Day |
| October 16, 2026 | End of First Quarter |
| October 19-22, 2026 | Parent Teacher Conferences |
| October 23, 2026 | No School - Teacher Comp Day |
| November 2, 2026 | PLC/PD Day |
| November 23-27, 2026 | No School - Thanksgiving Break |
| December 17, 2026 | End of First Semester |
| December 18, 2026 | Teacher Work Day |
| December 21, 2026 - January 1, 2027 | No School - Christmas Break |
| January 4, 2027 | PLC/Work Day |
| January 18, 2027 | No School - Martin Luther King Jr. Day |
| February 5, 2027 | PLC/PD Day |
| February 15, 2027 | No School - Presidents' Day |
| March 5, 2027 | No School - Teacher Work Day |
| March 5, 2027 | End of Third Quarter |
| March 8-11, 2027 | Parent Teacher Conferences |
| March 12, 2027 | No School - Teacher Comp Day |
| March 15-19, 2027 | No School - Spring Break |
| March 26, 2027 | No School - Easter Break |
| April 23, 2027 | No School - Health Fair/PD Day |
| May 13, 2027 | 1/2 Student Day |
| May 13, 2027 | 1/2 Teacher Work Day |
| May 14-21, 2027 | Snow Makeup Days if Needed |
USD # 234 Calendar 26-27 Revised FAQs
When is the first day of school in USD # 234 for the 2026-2027 school year?
The first day of school for students in USD # 234 for the 2026-2027 school year is August 14, 2026 (Friday).
When is Spring Break in USD # 234 for the 2026-2027 school year?
Spring Break in USD # 234 is scheduled from March 15 through March 19, 2027. Students return to school after the break.
When is Christmas Break in USD # 234 for the 2026-2027 school year?
Christmas Break begins on December 21, 2026 and continues through January 1, 2027. Students return following the scheduled work day on January 4, 2027.
When is Winter Break in USD # 234?
Winter Break coincides with the district's Christmas Break and runs from December 21, 2026, through January 1, 2027.
When is Thanksgiving Break in USD # 234?
Thanksgiving Break is scheduled from November 23 through November 27, 2026.
When is the last day of school in USD # 234 for the 2026-2027 school year?
The last scheduled student day is May 13, 2027, which is a half student day. Snow makeup days may be used from May 14 through May 21, 2027, if necessary.
When are Parent-Teacher Conferences in USD # 234 during the 2026-2027 school year?
Parent-Teacher Conferences are scheduled for October 19–22, 2026 and March 8–11, 2027. Specific conference times are determined by each school building.
When does the first semester end in USD # 234?
The first semester ends on December 17, 2026. A Teacher Work Day follows on December 18, 2026.
What holidays are observed by USD # 234 during the 2026-2027 school year?
The district observes Labor Day (September 7, 2026), Thanksgiving Break (November 23–27, 2026), Christmas/Winter Break (December 21, 2026–January 1, 2027), Martin Luther King Jr. Day (January 18, 2027), Presidents' Day (February 15, 2027), Spring Break (March 15–19, 2027), and Easter Break (March 26, 2027).
Are there any Teacher Work Days or Professional Development Days in USD # 234?
Yes. Teacher Work Days or Professional Development Days are scheduled on August 10–13, October 16, November 2, December 18, January 4, February 5, March 5, April 23, and May 13, 2027.
Are snow makeup days included in the USD # 234 Calendar 2026-2027?
Yes. The district has designated May 14–21, 2027 as possible snow makeup days if they become necessary.
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