Highland Park District HPPS School Calendar

The first day of school for students in Highland Park District is September 8, 2026.

Spring Break is scheduled from March 26 through April 2, 2027. Students return to school on April 5, 2027.

Christmas Break (Winter Recess) begins on December 24, 2026 and continues through January 1, 2027.

Winter Break is observed from December 24, 2026, through January 1, 2027, following an early dismissal on December 23, 2026.

Thanksgiving Break is scheduled for November 26-27, 2026. There is also an early dismissal on November 25, 2026.

The last day of school for students is June 23, 2027, and it is an early dismissal day.

Schools are closed for Labor Day Weekend from September 4 through September 7, 2026.

Schools are closed on January 18, 2027, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Schools are closed on February 15, 2027, for Presidents' Day.

Schools are closed on March 10, 2027, in observance of Eid al-Fitr.

Schools are closed on May 31, 2027, for Memorial Day. An early dismissal is also scheduled on May 28, 2027.

Schools are closed on June 18, 2027, in observance of Juneteenth.

Yes. New Teacher Orientation is scheduled for August 31-September 1, 2026, and Staff Professional Development days are September 2-3, 2026.

Parent-teacher conferences are scheduled throughout the school year, including October 14-16, October 21-23, March 4, March 11, March 18, and March 24, 2027, with early dismissals for the respective schools.

Yes. Several early dismissal days are scheduled, including November 16, November 25, December 23, January 11, February 8, March 25, April 12, April 21, May 28, June 22, and June 23, 2027.