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South Western School PA District PA Calendar 26-27

  • 2026/27
  • Pennsylvania
  • 4 teacher days

The South Western School PA District 2026–27 school year starts on Aug 18, 2026. The table below lists all teacher workdays and early release days. Download the PDF calendar, or read the FAQs.

School year starts Tue, Aug 18, 2026 First Day of School (K-12)
School year ends Thu, May 27, 2027 Early Dismissal (K-11)/Professional Development / Student Last Day
Next key date Tue, Aug 18, 2026 Counts down once the school year is under way

South Western School PA District 2026-27 calendar

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South Western School PA 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
  • Early release / half day
  • Parent-teacher conference
  • Testing / exams
  • Graduation
  • Weather make-up day
  • Other scheduled date

August 2026

  • Aug 12, 13, 14, 2026 — Teacher Inservice
  • Aug 18, 2026 — First Day of School (K-12)

September 2026

  • Sep 7, 2026 — Schools Closed (K-12)/Offices Closed
  • Sep 18, 2026 — Early Dismissal (K-12) / Professional Development

October 2026

  • Oct 9, 2026 — Early Dismissal (K-12)/Professional Development
  • Oct 12, 2026 — Schools Closed (K-12)/Offices Open
  • Oct 29, 2026 — Early Dismissal (K-5)/Parent/Teacher Conferences
  • Oct 30, 2026 — Schools Closed (K-5)/Parent/Teacher Conferences / School in Session (6-12)

November 2026

  • Nov 24, 2026 — Early Dismissal (K-12) / Professional Development
  • Nov 25, 2026 — Schools Closed (K-12)/Offices Open
  • Nov 26-27, 2026 — Schools Closed (K-12)/Offices Closed
  • Nov 30, 2026 — Schools Closed (K-12)/Offices Open

December 2026

  • Dec 7-18, 2026 — Keystone Exams
  • Dec 23, 2026 — Early Dismissal (K-12) / Professional Development
  • Dec 24-25, 2026 — Schools Closed (K-12)/Offices Closed
  • Dec 28-30, 2026 — Schools Closed (K-12)/Offices Open
  • Dec 31, 2026 - Jan 1, 2027 — Schools Closed (K-12)/Offices Closed

January 2027

  • Dec 31, 2026 - Jan 1, 2027 — Schools Closed (K-12)/Offices Closed
  • Jan 4-15, 2027 — Keystone Exams
  • Jan 6-7, 2027 — Early Dismissal (6-12)/ Professional Development
  • Jan 8, 2027 — Schools Closed (6-12)/ Inservice/Offices Open
  • Jan 18, 2027 — Schools Closed (K-12)/Offices Open

February 2027

  • Feb 12, 2027 — Schools Closed (K-12)/ACT 80/Offices Open
  • Feb 15, 2027 — Schools Closed (K-12)/Offices Open

March 2027

  • Mar 24, 2027 — Schools Closed (K-12)/ Inservice / Offices Open
  • Mar 25, 2027 — Schools Closed (K-12)/Offices Closed
  • Mar 26, 29, 2027 — Schools Closed (K-12)/Offices Closed

April 2027

  • Apr 16, 2027 — Schools Closed (K-12)/Offices Open
  • Apr 19, 2027 — Early Dismissal (K-12) / Professional Development
  • Apr 26-30, 2027 — PSSA Testing - English/Language Arts (gr 3-8)

May 2027

  • May 3-7, 2027 — PSSA Testing - Mathematics/Science/Make-up (gr 3-8)
  • May 17-28, 2027 — Keystone Exams
  • May 26, 2027 — Early Dismissal (K-11)/Professional Development
  • May 27, 2027 — Early Dismissal (K-11)/Professional Development / Student Last Day
  • May 28, 2027 — Teacher Inservice Day / Commencement

June 2027

  • Jun 1-4, 2027 — Teacher Contract Days

July 2027

South Western School PA District teacher and staff days 2026/27

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

  • Aug 12, 13, 14, 2026 Teacher Inservice District source
  • Jan 8, 2027 Schools Closed (6-12)/ Inservice/Offices Open District source
  • Feb 12, 2027 Schools Closed (K-12)/ACT 80/Offices Open District source
  • Mar 24, 2027 Schools Closed (K-12)/ Inservice / Offices Open District source

South Western School PA District breaks and holidays

School is closed to students on these dates.

  • Sep 7, 2026 Schools Closed (K-12)/Offices Closed Holiday
  • Oct 12, 2026 Schools Closed (K-12)/Offices Open Holiday
  • Nov 25, 2026 Schools Closed (K-12)/Offices Open Holiday
  • Nov 26-27, 2026 Schools Closed (K-12)/Offices Closed Holiday
  • Nov 30, 2026 Schools Closed (K-12)/Offices Open Holiday
  • Dec 24-25, 2026 Schools Closed (K-12)/Offices Closed Holiday
  • Dec 28-30, 2026 Schools Closed (K-12)/Offices Open Holiday
  • Dec 31, 2026 - Jan 1, 2027 Schools Closed (K-12)/Offices Closed Holiday
  • Jan 18, 2027 Schools Closed (K-12)/Offices Open Holiday
  • Feb 15, 2027 Schools Closed (K-12)/Offices Open Holiday
  • Mar 25, 2027 Schools Closed (K-12)/Offices Closed Holiday
  • Mar 26, 29, 2027 Schools Closed (K-12)/Offices Closed Holiday
  • Apr 16, 2027 Schools Closed (K-12)/Offices Open Holiday
  • May 31, 2027 Schools Closed /Offices Closed Holiday

Your checked 2026/27 South Western School PA District planning calendar

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

Useful now36 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

South Western School PA District 2026–27 calendar dates

DateEvent
Aug 12, 13, 14, 2026Teacher Inservice
Aug 18, 2026First Day of School (K-12)
Sep 7, 2026Schools Closed (K-12)/Offices Closed
Sep 18, 2026Early Dismissal (K-12) / Professional Development
Oct 9, 2026Early Dismissal (K-12)/Professional Development
Oct 12, 2026Schools Closed (K-12)/Offices Open
Oct 29, 2026Early Dismissal (K-5)/Parent/Teacher Conferences
Oct 30, 2026Schools Closed (K-5)/Parent/Teacher Conferences / School in Session (6-12)
Nov 24, 2026Early Dismissal (K-12) / Professional Development
Nov 25, 2026Schools Closed (K-12)/Offices Open
Nov 26-27, 2026Schools Closed (K-12)/Offices Closed
Nov 30, 2026Schools Closed (K-12)/Offices Open
Dec 7-18, 2026Keystone Exams
Dec 23, 2026Early Dismissal (K-12) / Professional Development
Dec 24-25, 2026Schools Closed (K-12)/Offices Closed
Dec 28-30, 2026Schools Closed (K-12)/Offices Open
Dec 31, 2026 - Jan 1, 2027Schools Closed (K-12)/Offices Closed
Jan 4-15, 2027Keystone Exams
Jan 6-7, 2027Early Dismissal (6-12)/ Professional Development
Jan 8, 2027Schools Closed (6-12)/ Inservice/Offices Open
Jan 18, 2027Schools Closed (K-12)/Offices Open
Feb 12, 2027Schools Closed (K-12)/ACT 80/Offices Open
Feb 15, 2027Schools Closed (K-12)/Offices Open
Mar 24, 2027Schools Closed (K-12)/ Inservice / Offices Open
Mar 25, 2027Schools Closed (K-12)/Offices Closed
Mar 26, 29, 2027Schools Closed (K-12)/Offices Closed
Apr 16, 2027Schools Closed (K-12)/Offices Open
Apr 19, 2027Early Dismissal (K-12) / Professional Development
Apr 26-30, 2027PSSA Testing - English/Language Arts (gr 3-8)
May 3-7, 2027PSSA Testing - Mathematics/Science/Make-up (gr 3-8)
May 17-28, 2027Keystone Exams
May 26, 2027Early Dismissal (K-11)/Professional Development
May 27, 2027Early Dismissal (K-11)/Professional Development / Student Last Day
May 28, 2027Teacher Inservice Day / Commencement
May 31, 2027Schools Closed /Offices Closed
Jun 1-4, 2027Teacher Contract Days

South Western School District Calendar FAQ 2026-2027

When is the first day of school in South Western School District?
The first day of school for K-12 students is August 18, 2026.
When is Thanksgiving break 2026 in South Western School District?
Schools are closed for Thanksgiving break from November 25, 2026, through November 30, 2026. Offices are open on November 25 and 30, but closed on November 26 and 27.
When is Christmas break 26-27 in South Western School District?
Christmas break (Winter Break) begins with an early dismissal on December 23, 2026. Schools are closed from December 24, 2026, through January 1, 2027. Classes resume on January 4, 2027.
When is winter break 26-27 in South Western School District?
In addition to the December break, there is a mid-winter break: schools are closed for students on February 12, 2027 (Act 80 Day) and February 15, 2027 (President's Day/Holiday).
When is spring break 26-27 in South Western School District?
Spring break takes place around Easter; schools are closed from March 25, 2027, through March 29, 2027.
When is the last day of school in South Western School District?
The last day of school for students is May 27, 2027, which is an early dismissal day.
When is High School Commencement for the Class of 2027?
Commencement is scheduled for May 28, 2027, at 7:00 PM.
When are the Parent/Teacher Conferences for Elementary students?
Elementary conferences (K-5) are held on October 29 (Early Dismissal) and October 30, 2026 (Schools Closed for K-5).
What are the scheduled weather make-up days?
The make-up days are scheduled in this order: 1) November 30, 2026; 2) January 18, 2027; 3) February 15, 2027; 4) April 16, 2027; 5) March 25, 2027.

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South Western School PA District calendar FAQs

When is the first day of school in South Western School District?
The first day of school for K-12 students is August 18, 2026.
When is Thanksgiving break 2026 in South Western School District?
Schools are closed for Thanksgiving break from November 25, 2026, through November 30, 2026. Offices are open on November 25 and 30, but closed on November 26 and 27.
When is Christmas break 26-27 in South Western School District?
Christmas break (Winter Break) begins with an early dismissal on December 23, 2026. Schools are closed from December 24, 2026, through January 1, 2027. Classes resume on January 4, 2027.
When is winter break 26-27 in South Western School District?
In addition to the December break, there is a mid-winter break: schools are closed for students on February 12, 2027 (Act 80 Day) and February 15, 2027 (President's Day/Holiday).
When is spring break 26-27 in South Western School District?
Spring break takes place around Easter; schools are closed from March 25, 2027, through March 29, 2027.
When is the last day of school in South Western School District?
The last day of school for students is May 27, 2027, which is an early dismissal day.
When is High School Commencement for the Class of 2027?
Commencement is scheduled for May 28, 2027, at 7:00 PM.
When are the Parent/Teacher Conferences for Elementary students?
Elementary conferences (K-5) are held on October 29 (Early Dismissal) and October 30, 2026 (Schools Closed for K-5).
What are the scheduled weather make-up days?
The make-up days are scheduled in this order: 1) November 30, 2026; 2) January 18, 2027; 3) February 15, 2027; 4) April 16, 2027; 5) March 25, 2027.

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