Visual Calendar
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School Calendar
Download North Chicago School District 187's 2026–2027 academic calendar PDF — holidays, breaks, and key dates.
For the 2026–2027 school year, the district serves 3,500 students across 8 schools in Illinois. Classes begin August 17, 2026 and end May 26, 2027, with 180 instructional days planned. All dates listed below are sourced from the district's official publications. Verify with North Chicago School District 187 before scheduling around them.
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Details and contact information for North Chicago School District 187.
Common Questions
North Chicago School District 187 Calendar 2026–2027 — important dates and answers.
The first day of school for Grades 1-12 is August 17, 2026. Kindergarten starts on August 20, 2026, and Early Childhood/Pre-K begins on August 24, 2026.
Spring break is scheduled from March 22 to March 26, 2027.
Christmas break falls during the winter break, which runs from December 21, 2026, to January 1, 2027.
Winter break begins on December 21, 2026, and ends on January 1, 2027.
Thanksgiving break runs from November 23 to November 27, 2026. The district is closed from November 25 to November 27, 2026.
The last day of school is May 26, 2027.
Classes resume after winter break on January 4, 2027.
Labor Day is observed on September 7, 2026, and schools are closed.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is on January 18, 2027, and it is a non-attendance day.
Presidents’ Day is observed on February 15, 2027, and schools are closed.
Report cards are sent home on October 23, 2026, January 8, 2027, March 19, 2027, and May 27, 2027.
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