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2026-2027 – District Calendar At-A-Glance: 2026-2027 | 2026-2027 (PDF) » Progress Report Dates: 2026-2027
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District Calendar At-A-Glance 2026-2027
| DATE | EVENT |
|---|---|
| July 3, 2026 | Independence Holiday (Districtwide Closure) |
| July 23, 2026 | First Day for Teachers |
| July 24, 2026 | JPS District Convocation |
| July 29, 2026 | First Day for Scholars |
| September 3, 2026* | Teacher Professional Development Day (80% Day for Scholars) |
| September 4, 2026 | Teacher Professional Development Day (No School for Scholars) |
| September 7, 2026 | Labor Day Holiday (Districtwide Closure) |
| October 12-16, 2026** | Fall Break (Districtwide Closure) |
| October 23, 2026 | Parent-Teacher Conference Day (60% Day for Scholars) |
| November 12, 2026* | Teacher Professional Development Day (80% Day for Scholars) |
| November 13, 2026 | Teacher Professional Development Day (No School for Scholars) |
| November 23–27, 2026 | Thanksgiving Break (Districtwide Closure) |
| December 21, 2026 – January 1, 2027 | Winter Holiday Break (Districtwide Closure) |
| January 4, 2027 | Teacher Professional Development Day (No School for Scholars) |
| January 5, 2027 | Scholars Return |
| January 18, 2027 | Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day (Districtwide Closure) |
| February 11, 2027 | Parent-Teacher Conference Day (60% Day for Scholars) |
| February 12, 2027 | Teacher Professional Development Day (No School for Scholars) |
| March 8-12, 2027 | Spring Break (Districtwide Closure) |
| March 26-29, 2027** | Easter Break (Districtwide Closure) |
| May 21, 2027 | Last Day for Scholars |
| May 24-25, 2027 | High School Graduations |
| May 25, 2027 | Last Day for Teachers |
| May 31, 2027 | Memorial Day (Districtwide Closure) |
| June 18, 2027 | Juneteenth (Districtwide Closure) |
| June 1–29, 2027 | Summer School |
| June 29, 2027 | Summer School Graduation |
* Professional Development Days: School hours for Professional Development will follow the 80% Day Schedule or 60% Day Schedule.
** Inclement Weather Days: The District will delay the start of school when possible to address inclement weather if necessary. If additional inclement weather days are needed, adjustments to the calendar will be made.
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District Terms, Midterm Progress & Report Cards 2026-2027
| TERM | TERM BEGINS | MIDTERM PROGRESS REPORTS | TERM ENDS | REPORT CARDS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | July 29, 2026 | September 2, 2026 | October 1, 2026 | October 23, 2026 |
| 2 | October 2, 2026 | November 11, 2026 | December 18, 2026 | January 13, 2027 |
| 3 | January 5, 2027 | February 11, 2027 | March 17, 2027 | March 31, 2027 |
| 4 | March 18, 2027 | April 21, 2027 | May 21, 2027 | May 26, 2027 |