For the 2026–2027 school year, the district serves 3,800 students across 6 schools in Illinois. Classes begin August 20, 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 Summit Hill School District 161 before scheduling around them.
Visual Calendar
Official Calendar Images
Official calendar scans for Summit Hill School District 161. Click any page to open the full-size image.
School Calendar
Interactive Calendar
Summit Hill School District 161's 2026–2027 academic calendar — holidays, breaks, and key dates.
Month by Month Calendar
About the District
School Information
Details and contact information for Summit Hill School District 161 D161.
Sources and Checks
Where these dates come from
How the 2026–2027 Summit Hill School District 161 calendar on this page was compiled and what to re-check before you rely on it.
- ✓District publication. Dates are taken from the calendar Summit Hill School District 161 published for 2026–2027, shown as images on this page.
- ✓Official website. Cross-checked against sd161.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 Summit Hill School District 161 before booking around a date.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Summit Hill School District 161 Calendar 2026–2027 — important dates and answers.
The first day of school is August 20, 2026.
Spring break is from March 26 to April 2, 2027.
Christmas break is part of the holiday break from December 21, 2026 to January 1, 2027.
Winter break runs from December 21, 2026 through January 1, 2027.
Thanksgiving break is from November 25 to November 27, 2026.
The last day of school is May 26, 2027 (half day, without snow days).
Yes, teacher institute days are scheduled from August 17 to August 19, 2026.
Classes resume on January 5, 2027.
No, there is no school on Labor Day, September 7, 2026.
No, there is no school on January 18, 2027.
Parent-teacher conferences are scheduled for November 23 and November 24, 2026, with no school for students.
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