Visual Calendar
Official calendar scans for DeKalb Community Unit School District 428. Click any image to open full-screen.
School Calendar
Download DeKalb Community Unit School District 428's 2026–2027 academic calendar PDF — holidays, breaks, and key dates.
About the District
Details and contact information for DeKalb Community Unit School District 428 (CUSD 428).
Common Questions
DeKalb Community Unit School District 428 Calendar 2026–2027 — important dates and answers.
The first day of school for grades 1-12 is August 12, 2026 (half day), and August 17, 2026 for PK-Kinder (full day).
Spring break is from March 22 to March 29, 2027.
Christmas break begins December 21, 2026 and continues through December 31, 2026.
Winter break runs from December 21, 2026 through January 1, 2027.
Thanksgiving break is from November 25 to November 27, 2026, with conferences held on November 23-24, 2026.
The last day of school is May 20, 2027, and it is a half day.
The first quarter ends on October 16, 2026.
The second quarter ends on December 18, 2026.
The third quarter ends on March 4, 2027.
Parent-teacher conferences are scheduled for November 23 and 24, 2026.
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