For the 2026–2027 school year, the district serves 2,400 students across 5 schools in Illinois. Classes begin August 12, 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 Dixon Unit School District 170 before scheduling around them.
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Official calendar scans for Dixon Unit School District 170. Click any page to open the full-size image.
School Calendar
Interactive Calendar
Dixon Unit School District 170's 2026–2027 academic calendar — holidays, breaks, and key dates.
Month by Month Calendar
About the District
School Information
Details and contact information for Dixon Unit School District 170 DUSD.
Sources and Checks
Where these dates come from
How the 2026–2027 Dixon Unit School District 170 calendar on this page was compiled and what to re-check before you rely on it.
- ✓District publication. Dates are taken from the calendar Dixon Unit School District 170 published for 2026–2027, shown as images on this page.
- ✓Official website. Cross-checked against dps170.org.
- ✓Board-approved version is used where the district marks one.
- ✓First and last day match the published calendar.
- ✓Breaks and holidays are listed with their full date ranges.
- ✓Teacher / no-school days are included where the district lists them.
- ✓Changes happen. Districts amend calendars mid-year — confirm with Dixon Unit School District 170 before booking around a date.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Dixon Unit School District 170 Calendar 2026–2027 — important dates and answers.
The first day of school in Dixon Public Schools for the 2026-2027 academic year is August 12, 2026.
Spring break in Dixon Public Schools is scheduled from March 22 to March 26, 2027.
Christmas break in Dixon Public Schools runs from December 23, 2026 to January 1, 2027.
Winter break in Dixon Public Schools is from December 23, 2026 through January 1, 2027.
Thanksgiving break in Dixon Public Schools takes place from November 25 to November 27, 2026.
The last day of school in Dixon Public Schools is May 21, 2027.
Parent-teacher conferences are held on October 7 (evening), October 8 (afternoon), and October 9 (morning) of 2026. There is no student attendance on October 9, 2026.
The spring parent-teacher conference day is February 26, 2027, and there is no student attendance on this day.
Opening day institute days are August 10 and August 11, 2026. Additional institute days occur throughout the school year as scheduled.
Yes, emergency days are scheduled from May 25 through June 1, 2027, if needed.
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