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2026–2027School Calendar
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For the 2026–2027 school year, the district serves 1,400 students across 4 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 Meridian C.U.S.D. #223 before scheduling around them.
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Meridian C.U.S.D. #223 Calendar 2026–2027 — important dates and answers.
The first day of student attendance for Meridian C.U.S.D. #223 is August 12, 2026.
Spring Break is scheduled from March 29 through April 2, 2027. Students return to school on April 5, 2027.
Christmas Break begins on December 21, 2026 and continues through January 4, 2027. Classes resume on January 5, 2027.
Winter Break runs from December 21 through December 31, 2026, followed by the New Year's Day holiday on January 1, 2027. School resumes on January 5, 2027.
Thanksgiving Break is observed from November 23 through November 27, 2026. Thanksgiving Day falls on November 26, 2026.
The last day of school is May 21, 2027, with an early dismissal at 11:10 AM.
Teacher Institute days with no student attendance are August 10-11, 2026, January 4, 2027, and April 16, 2027.
The first semester ends on December 18, 2026, and students are dismissed early at 11:10 AM.
The first quarter ends on October 9, 2026. Students are also dismissed early at 11:10 AM.
The third quarter ends on March 19, 2027.
Early dismissal (11:10 AM) is scheduled for September 4, October 9, December 18, January 15, February 12, and May 21, 2027.
Major holidays include Labor Day (September 7, 2026), Columbus Day (October 12, 2026), Election Day (November 3, 2026), Thanksgiving Break (November 23-27, 2026), New Year's Day (January 1, 2027), Martin Luther King Jr. Day (January 18, 2027), Presidents' Day (February 15, 2027), and Good Friday (March 26, 2027).
Yes. May 24-28, 2027 are designated as possible emergency make-up days if needed.
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