Jacksonville School District 117 Calendar 26-27

The first day of school for students in Jacksonville School District 117 for the 2026-2027 school year is August 17, 2026 (Monday).

Spring Break is scheduled from March 26 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.

Winter Break is observed from December 21, 2026, through January 1, 2027. Classes resume after the break according to the district calendar.

Thanksgiving Break is scheduled for November 25-27, 2026.

The regular student attendance calendar ends before the emergency make-up days. If emergency days are not needed, the final regular student attendance day is May 21, 2027. Emergency days, if required, are scheduled for May 24-28, 2027.

Labor Day is observed on September 7, 2026, and there is no school.

Full Day Parent-Teacher Conferences are scheduled for October 9, 2026 and January 4, 2027.

Teacher Institute/Workshop days are scheduled on August 11-12, 2026, October 8, 2026, February 11, 2027, and May 21, 2027.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is observed on January 18, 2027, and schools are closed.

Presidents' Day is observed on February 15, 2027. Students do not attend school.

Memorial Day is observed on May 31, 2027. This day also serves as a potential emergency make-up day if needed.

Yes. The district has reserved May 24-28, 2027 as emergency make-up days if school closures occur during the year.