During its regular business meeting Nov. 18, the District 97 Board of Education approved the calendar for the 2026-27 school year (linked below).
District 97 School Calendar 2026-27
Key Highlights:
- First Day for Students: Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026
- Institute Days (No School): Aug. 24-25, 2026; March 1, 2027; May 7, 2027
- Breaks:
- Thanksgiving Break: Nov. 25-27, 2026 (students and staff return Nov. 30)
- Winter Break: Dec. 21, 2026 - Jan. 1, 2027 (students and staff return Jan. 4)
- Spring Break: March 29 - April 5, 2027 (students and staff return April 5)
- NOTE: District 97 is also closed Friday, March 26, 2027
- Last Day for Students: Wednesday, June 9, 2027
- Family/Teacher Conferences:
- Oct. 22-23, 2026 (full day of student attendance on Oct. 22; no school/staff only on Oct. 23)
- Feb. 11-12, 2027 (full day of student attendance on Feb. 11; no school/staff only on Feb. 12)