For the 2026–2027 school year, the district serves 8,000 students across 4 schools in Illinois. Classes begin August 12, 2026 and end May 24, 2027, with 180 instructional days planned. All dates listed below are sourced from the district's official publications. Verify with J. Sterling Morton High School District 201 before scheduling around them.
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J. Sterling Morton High School District 201's 2026–2027 academic calendar — holidays, breaks, and key dates.
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Where these dates come from
How the 2026–2027 J. Sterling Morton High School District 201 calendar on this page was compiled and what to re-check before you rely on it.
- ✓District publication. Dates are taken from the calendar J. Sterling Morton High School District 201 published for 2026–2027, shown as images on this page.
- ✓Official website. Cross-checked against jsmorton.com.
- ✓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 J. Sterling Morton High School District 201 before booking around a date.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
J. Sterling Morton High School District 201 Calendar 2026–2027 — important dates and answers.
The first day of school is August 12, 2026 (half day for 9th & 10th grade students).
Spring break is from March 29 to April 2, 2027.
Christmas break is part of winter break from December 21, 2026 to January 1, 2027.
Winter break runs from December 21, 2026 through January 1, 2027.
Thanksgiving break is from November 25 to November 27, 2026.
The last day of school is May 24, 2027, and it is a half day.
The second semester begins on January 5, 2027.
Labor Day is observed on September 7, 2026.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is on January 18, 2027.
Memorial Day is observed on May 31, 2027.
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