For the 2026–2027 school year, the district serves 5 schools in Illinois. Classes begin August 19, 2026 and end May 28, 2027, with 180 instructional days planned. All dates listed below are sourced from the district's official publications. Verify with Forest Ridge School District 142 before scheduling around them.
Visual Calendar
Official Calendar Images
Official calendar scans for Forest Ridge School District 142. Click any page to open the full-size image.
School Calendar
Interactive Calendar
Forest Ridge School District 142's 2026–2027 academic calendar — holidays, breaks, and key dates.
Month by Month Calendar
About the District
School Information
Details and contact information for Forest Ridge School District 142 SD.
Sources and Checks
Where these dates come from
How the 2026–2027 Forest Ridge School District 142 calendar on this page was compiled and what to re-check before you rely on it.
- ✓District publication. Dates are taken from the calendar Forest Ridge School District 142 published for 2026–2027, shown as images on this page.
- ✓Official website. Cross-checked against forestsd142.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 Forest Ridge School District 142 before booking around a date.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Forest Ridge School District 142 Calendar 2026–2027 — important dates and answers.
The first day of student attendance in Forest Ridge School District 142 for the 2026-2027 school year is August 19, 2026 (Wednesday).
Spring Break is scheduled from March 29, 2027 through April 2, 2027. Students return to school on April 5, 2027.
Christmas Break begins on December 21, 2026 and continues through January 1, 2027. Students return on January 4, 2027.
Winter Break runs from December 21, 2026 to January 1, 2027. Classes resume on January 4, 2027.
Thanksgiving Break includes November 26-27, 2026. Parent/Teacher Conference days with no student attendance are held on November 23-24, 2026, and November 25 is also a non-attendance day.
The anticipated last day of student attendance is May 28, 2027 (Friday), provided no emergency days are used.
Teacher Institute Days are scheduled for August 17-18, 2026 before school begins and October 9, 2026.
Parent/Teacher Conferences are scheduled on November 23-24, 2026. There is no student attendance on these days.
Students return to school after Winter Break on January 4, 2027 (Monday).
Students return from Spring Break on April 5, 2027 (Monday).
School Improvement Days are scheduled for October 30, 2026, December 18, 2026, January 15, 2027, February 26, 2027, May 14, 2027, and May 28, 2027.
Yes. Proposed emergency make-up days are scheduled for June 1-4, 2027 and June 7, 2027 if needed due to weather or other school closures.
The 2026-2027 school calendar includes 175 student attendance days. With institute days and conference days, the total school year consists of 180 days.
Explore More
Recently Updated Calendars
Other Illinois school district calendars — recently added or updated.