Visual Calendar
Official Calendar Images
Official calendar scans for Chester Community Unit School District 139. Click any image to open full-screen.
2026–2027
2026–2027School Calendar
Download PDF Calendar
Download Chester Community Unit School District 139's 2026–2027 academic calendar PDF — holidays, breaks, and key dates.
For the 2026–2027 school year, the district serves 1,000 students across 3 schools in Illinois. Classes begin August 13, 2026 and end May 21, 2027, with 180 instructional days planned. All dates listed below are sourced from the district's official publications. Verify with Chester Community Unit School District 139 before scheduling around them.
About the District
School Information
Details and contact information for Chester Community Unit School District 139 CUSD 139.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Chester Community Unit School District 139 Calendar 2026–2027 — important dates and answers.
The first day of student attendance for Chester Community Unit School District 139 is August 13, 2026. Students will have an early dismissal on this day.
Spring Break begins with an early dismissal on March 25, 2027. There is no school from March 26 through April 2, 2027. Students return to school on April 5, 2027.
Christmas Break begins with an early dismissal on December 18, 2026. There is no school from December 21, 2026 through January 1, 2027. Teachers return for Institute Day on January 4, 2027.
Winter Break coincides with the Christmas holiday. Students are off from December 21, 2026 through January 1, 2027, following an early dismissal on December 18, 2026.
Thanksgiving Break begins with an early dismissal on November 25, 2026. There is no school on November 26-27, 2026.
The last day of student attendance is May 21, 2027. This day also marks the end of the fourth quarter and includes the Memorial Day observance.
Teachers' Institute Days are scheduled for August 11-12, 2026 and January 4, 2027. Students do not attend school on these dates.
Labor Day is observed on September 7, 2026. There is no school on this day.
Columbus Day is observed on October 9, 2026. Students do not attend school.
Veterans Day is observed on November 11, 2026, and there is no school.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is observed on January 18, 2027. School is closed for students.
Presidents' Day is observed on February 15, 2027. There is no school on this holiday.
The first quarter ends on October 16, 2026.
The second quarter ends on December 18, 2026, the same day Christmas Break begins with an early dismissal.
The third quarter ends on March 5, 2027.
The fourth quarter ends on May 21, 2027, which is also the last day of student attendance.
Parent-Teacher Conferences are scheduled on October 20, 22, and 23, 2026, and again on March 8, 11, and 12, 2027. Some of these dates include early dismissal or no school for students.
Yes. The calendar includes numerous Friday early dismissal days for School Improvement, along with additional early dismissals for conferences, exams, holidays, and the final day before Spring Break.
Explore More
Recently Updated Calendars
Other Illinois school district calendars — recently added or updated.