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Lower Dauphin School District PA Calendar 26-27

  • 2026/27
  • Pennsylvania
  • 14 teacher days

The Lower Dauphin School District 2026–27 school year starts on Aug 25, 2026. The table below lists all teacher workdays. Download the PDF calendar, or read the FAQs.

School year starts Tue, Aug 25, 2026 First Student Day
School year ends Fri, Jun 4, 2027 Last Student Day (1/2 Day, In-Service)
Next key date Tue, Aug 25, 2026 Counts down once the school year is under way

Lower Dauphin School District 2026-27 calendar

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Lower Dauphin School District 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
  • Teacher / professional day
  • Parent-teacher conference
  • Grading period / report cards
  • Graduation
  • Other scheduled date

August 2026

  • Aug 5-6, 2026 — New Teacher Orientation
  • Aug 18-20, 2026 — In-Service Days
  • Aug 25, 2026 — First Student Day

September 2026

  • Sep 4, 2026 — 1/2 Student Day (In-Service)
  • Sep 7, 2026 — Schools & Offices Closed
  • Sep 28, 2026 — Schools Closed (In-Service, Act 80)

October 2026

  • Oct 9, 2026 — 1/2 Student Day (In-Service)
  • Oct 12, 2026 — Schools Closed (In-Service)
  • Oct 29, 2026 — End of Marking Period 1 (MS/HS)

November 2026

  • Nov 3, 2026 — Election Day: Grades 9-12 Virtual / Grades K-8 In-Person
  • Nov 19, 2026 — End of First Trimester (Elem)
  • Nov 23-24, 2026 — Schools Closed (Elem/MS Conferences, HS In-Service)
  • Nov 25, 2026 — Schools Closed
  • Nov 26-27, 2026 — Schools & Offices Closed

December 2026

  • Dec 23, 2026 — 1/2 Student Day (In-Service)
  • Dec 24-31, 2026 — Schools & Offices Closed

January 2027

  • Jan 1, 2027 — Schools & Offices Closed
  • Jan 15, 2027 — 1/2 Student Day (In-Service)
  • Jan 18, 2027 — Schools Closed (In-Service)
  • Jan 20, 2027 — End of Marking Period 2 (MS/HS)

February 2027

  • Feb 11, 2027 — 1/2 Student Day (In-Service)
  • Feb 12, 2027 — Schools Closed (In-Service)
  • Feb 15, 2027 — Schools Closed

March 2027

  • Mar 5, 2027 — End of Second Trimester (Elem)
  • Mar 12, 2027 — 1/2 Student Day (In-Service)
  • Mar 15, 2027 — Schools Closed (In-Service, Act 80)
  • Mar 25, 2027 — Schools Closed
  • Mar 26, 2027 — Schools & Offices Closed

April 2027

  • Apr 1, 2027 — End of Marking Period 3 (MS/HS)
  • Apr 12, 2027 — Schools Closed
  • Apr 30, 2027 — Schools Closed (In-Service)

May 2027

  • May 18, 2027 — Election Day: Grades 9-12 Virtual / Grades K-8 In-Person
  • May 28, 2027 — 1/2 Student Day
  • May 31, 2027 — Schools & Offices Closed

June 2027

  • Jun 3, 2027 — Commencement
  • Jun 4, 2027 — Last Student Day (1/2 Day, In-Service)

July 2027

Lower Dauphin School District teacher and staff days 2026/27

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

  • Aug 5-6, 2026 New Teacher Orientation District source
  • Aug 18-20, 2026 In-Service Days District source
  • Sep 4, 2026 1/2 Student Day (In-Service) District source
  • Sep 28, 2026 Schools Closed (In-Service, Act 80) District source
  • Oct 9, 2026 1/2 Student Day (In-Service) District source
  • Oct 12, 2026 Schools Closed (In-Service) District source
  • Dec 23, 2026 1/2 Student Day (In-Service) District source
  • Jan 15, 2027 1/2 Student Day (In-Service) District source
  • Jan 18, 2027 Schools Closed (In-Service) District source
  • Feb 11, 2027 1/2 Student Day (In-Service) District source
  • Feb 12, 2027 Schools Closed (In-Service) District source
  • Mar 12, 2027 1/2 Student Day (In-Service) District source
  • Mar 15, 2027 Schools Closed (In-Service, Act 80) District source
  • Apr 30, 2027 Schools Closed (In-Service) District source

Lower Dauphin School District breaks and holidays

School is closed to students on these dates.

  • Nov 25, 2026 Schools Closed Holiday
  • Feb 15, 2027 Schools Closed Holiday
  • Mar 25, 2027 Schools Closed Holiday
  • Mar 29, 2027 Schools Closed Holiday
  • Apr 12, 2027 Schools Closed Holiday

Your checked 2026/27 Lower Dauphin School District planning calendar

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

Useful now37 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 29, 2026.
Full term dates table

Lower Dauphin School District 2026–27 calendar dates

DateEvent
Aug 5-6, 2026New Teacher Orientation
Aug 18-20, 2026In-Service Days
Aug 25, 2026First Student Day
Sep 4, 20261/2 Student Day (In-Service)
Sep 7, 2026Schools & Offices Closed
Sep 28, 2026Schools Closed (In-Service, Act 80)
Oct 9, 20261/2 Student Day (In-Service)
Oct 12, 2026Schools Closed (In-Service)
Oct 29, 2026End of Marking Period 1 (MS/HS)
Nov 3, 2026Election Day: Grades 9-12 Virtual / Grades K-8 In-Person
Nov 19, 2026End of First Trimester (Elem)
Nov 23-24, 2026Schools Closed (Elem/MS Conferences, HS In-Service)
Nov 25, 2026Schools Closed
Nov 26-27, 2026Schools & Offices Closed
Dec 23, 20261/2 Student Day (In-Service)
Dec 24-31, 2026Schools & Offices Closed
Jan 1, 2027Schools & Offices Closed
Jan 15, 20271/2 Student Day (In-Service)
Jan 18, 2027Schools Closed (In-Service)
Jan 20, 2027End of Marking Period 2 (MS/HS)
Feb 11, 20271/2 Student Day (In-Service)
Feb 12, 2027Schools Closed (In-Service)
Feb 15, 2027Schools Closed
Mar 5, 2027End of Second Trimester (Elem)
Mar 12, 20271/2 Student Day (In-Service)
Mar 15, 2027Schools Closed (In-Service, Act 80)
Mar 25, 2027Schools Closed
Mar 26, 2027Schools & Offices Closed
Mar 29, 2027Schools Closed
Apr 1, 2027End of Marking Period 3 (MS/HS)
Apr 12, 2027Schools Closed
Apr 30, 2027Schools Closed (In-Service)
May 18, 2027Election Day: Grades 9-12 Virtual / Grades K-8 In-Person
May 28, 20271/2 Student Day
May 31, 2027Schools & Offices Closed
Jun 3, 2027Commencement
Jun 4, 2027Last Student Day (1/2 Day, In-Service)

LOWER DAUPHIN SCHOOL DISTRICT 2026-2027 School Calendar FAQ

When is the first day of school in Lower Dauphin School District?
The first student day for the 2026-2027 school year is August 25, 2026.
When is Thanksgiving break 26-27 in Lower Dauphin School District?
Schools are closed for Thanksgiving break from November 23 through November 27, 2026. Note: November 23-24 are for Elementary/MS Conferences and HS In-Service.
When is Christmas / Winter break 26-27 in Lower Dauphin School District?
Winter break begins with a 1/2 student day on December 23, 2026. Schools and offices are closed from December 24, 2026, through January 1, 2027. Classes resume on January 4, 2027.
When is spring break 26-27 in Lower Dauphin School District?
Spring break/Easter break is scheduled around March 25 through March 29, 2027. Additionally, schools are closed on April 12, 2027.
When is the last day of school in Lower Dauphin School District?
The last student day is June 4, 2027. This is a 1/2 day with no lunch (Elem dismissed @ 12:30pm; MS/HS @ 11:00am).
When are the Election Day virtual days for 2026-2027?
For Grades 9-12, virtual days are scheduled for November 3, 2026, and May 18, 2027. Grades K-8 will have in-person classes on these dates.
When is the Commencement ceremony?
Commencement is scheduled for June 3, 2027.
When do the marking periods end for Middle and High School?
Marking Period 1: October 29, 2026
Marking Period 2: January 20, 2027
Marking Period 3: April 1, 2027

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Lower Dauphin School District calendar FAQs

When is the first day of school in Lower Dauphin School District?
The first student day for the 2026-2027 school year is August 25, 2026.
When is Thanksgiving break 26-27 in Lower Dauphin School District?
Schools are closed for Thanksgiving break from November 23 through November 27, 2026. Note: November 23-24 are for Elementary/MS Conferences and HS In-Service.
When is Christmas / Winter break 26-27 in Lower Dauphin School District?
Winter break begins with a 1/2 student day on December 23, 2026. Schools and offices are closed from December 24, 2026, through January 1, 2027. Classes resume on January 4, 2027.
When is spring break 26-27 in Lower Dauphin School District?
Spring break/Easter break is scheduled around March 25 through March 29, 2027. Additionally, schools are closed on April 12, 2027.
When is the last day of school in Lower Dauphin School District?
The last student day is June 4, 2027. This is a 1/2 day with no lunch (Elem dismissed @ 12:30pm; MS/HS @ 11:00am).
When are the Election Day virtual days for 2026-2027?
For Grades 9-12, virtual days are scheduled for November 3, 2026, and May 18, 2027. Grades K-8 will have in-person classes on these dates.
When is the Commencement ceremony?
Commencement is scheduled for June 3, 2027.
When do the marking periods end for Middle and High School?
Marking Period 1: October 29, 2026 Marking Period 2: January 20, 2027 Marking Period 3: April 1, 2027

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