Official School Calendar for Academic Year 2026–2027
Lower Dauphin School District 2026–27 calendar dates
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Aug 5-6, 2026 | New Teacher Orientation |
| Aug 18-20, 2026 | In-Service Days |
| Aug 25, 2026 | First Student Day |
| Sep 4, 2026 | 1/2 Student Day (In-Service) |
| Sep 7, 2026 | Schools & Offices Closed |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Schools Closed (In-Service, Act 80) |
| 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) |
| 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 |
| Dec 23, 2026 | 1/2 Student Day (In-Service) |
| Dec 24-31, 2026 | Schools & Offices Closed |
| 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) |
| Feb 11, 2027 | 1/2 Student Day (In-Service) |
| Feb 12, 2027 | Schools Closed (In-Service) |
| Feb 15, 2027 | Schools Closed |
| 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 |
| Mar 29, 2027 | Schools Closed |
| Apr 1, 2027 | End of Marking Period 3 (MS/HS) |
| Apr 12, 2027 | Schools Closed |
| Apr 30, 2027 | Schools Closed (In-Service) |
| 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 |
| Jun 3, 2027 | Commencement |
| Jun 4, 2027 | Last 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
Marking Period 2: January 20, 2027
Marking Period 3: April 1, 2027
Dates can change after publication. Read our calendar disclaimer.