Visual Calendar
Official calendar scans for Sterling Community Unit School District 5. Click any image to open full-screen.
School Calendar
Download Sterling Community Unit School District 5's 2026–2027 academic calendar PDF — holidays, breaks, and key dates.
About the District
Details and contact information for Sterling Community Unit School District 5 (CUSD 5).
Common Questions
Sterling Community Unit School District 5 Calendar 2026–2027 — important dates and answers.
The first day of school is August 12, 2026, and it is a half day.
Spring break is from March 19 through March 30, 2027.
Christmas break falls within winter break from December 21, 2026 to January 5, 2027.
Winter break runs from December 21, 2026 to January 5, 2027.
Thanksgiving break (Fall Break) is from November 23 to November 27, 2026.
The last day of student attendance is May 26, 2027.
The second semester begins on January 6, 2027.
Labor Day is on September 7, 2026, and schools are closed.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is on January 18, 2027.
Presidents Day is on February 15, 2027.
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