CHSD117 CHSD School Calendar 26-27

The first day of school for CHSD117 is August 18, 2026. Freshmen attend on August 17, 2026 for Freshman Only Day.

Spring Break is scheduled from March 22 through March 26, 2027. Classes resume on March 29, 2027.

Christmas Break begins on December 25, 2026 and continues through the holiday period as part of Winter Break.

Winter Break runs from December 21, 2026 through January 3, 2027, including Christmas and New Year's holidays. Students return after the Teacher Institute Day on January 4, 2027.

Thanksgiving Break is observed from November 25 through November 27, 2026. November 24 is a Non-Attendance Day.

The calendar includes Emergency Days from June 1-4, 2027. The regular last student attendance day is expected before the emergency days, with emergency days used only if needed.

Teacher Institute Days are scheduled for August 13-14, 2026, January 4, 2027, and February 12, 2027.

Freshman Only Day is scheduled for August 17, 2026, allowing incoming freshmen to become familiar with the school before all students return.

Parent-Teacher Conferences are scheduled for October 9, 2026.

Late Start Days occur throughout the school year on selected Mondays beginning August 24, 2026 and continuing regularly through May 24, 2027 as shown on the official calendar.

CHSD117 observes several holidays including Labor Day (September 7), Columbus Day (October 12), Election Day (November 3), Christmas Day (December 25), New Year's Day (January 1), Martin Luther King Jr. Day (January 18), Presidents Day (February 15), Casimir Pulaski Day (March 1), Memorial Day (May 31), and Juneteenth (June 19).

Yes. The calendar designates May 28, 2027 and June 1-4, 2027 as Emergency Days, which are used only if additional instructional days are required due to school closures.