For the 2026–2027 school year, the district serves 2,400 students across 5 schools in Illinois. Classes begin August 18, 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 Mount Prospect School District 57 before scheduling around them.
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Mount Prospect School District 57's 2026–2027 academic calendar — holidays, breaks, and key dates.
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Where these dates come from
How the 2026–2027 Mount Prospect School District 57 calendar on this page was compiled and what to re-check before you rely on it.
- ✓District publication. Dates are taken from the calendar Mount Prospect School District 57 published for 2026–2027, shown as images on this page.
- ✓Official website. Cross-checked against dist57.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 Mount Prospect School District 57 before booking around a date.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Mount Prospect School District 57 Calendar 2026–2027 — important dates and answers.
The first day of school for students in Grades 1-8 is August 18, 2026. Kindergarten begins on August 20, 2026, and Pre-School starts on August 27, 2026.
Spring Break is scheduled from March 22 through March 26, 2027.
Christmas Break begins on December 21, 2026 and continues through January 1, 2027.
Winter Break runs from December 21, 2026, through January 1, 2027, with students returning after the break.
Thanksgiving (Fall Break) is scheduled from November 23 through November 27, 2026.
The last day of school for Grades 1-8 is May 28, 2027. It is a half-day for students.
The last day of Kindergarten is May 21, 2027.
The last day of Pre-School is May 20, 2027.
Yes. Student half-days for Grades 1-8 are scheduled for September 18, 2026, February 12, 2027, March 5, 2027, April 6, 2027, May 21, 2027, and May 28, 2027.
Staff Workshop/Institute Days are held on August 13, 14, and 17, 2026. Additional Institute Days are scheduled on October 13, 2026 and January 4, 2027.
Student and staff non-attendance days occur on September 7, September 21, October 12, November 3, 2026, and January 18 and February 15, 2027. Students are also not in attendance on conference and institute days as indicated on the calendar.
Yes. Emergency days are reserved from June 1 through June 7, 2027, if needed due to school closures during the year.
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