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Official School Calendar for Academic Year 2026–2027
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Granite City Community Unit School District #9 Calendar (2026-2027)
Calendar by educounty.net
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| August 10-12, 2026 | Teacher Institute – Staff Reports |
| August 13, 2026 | FIRST DAY OF STUDENT ATTENDANCE |
| September 7, 2026 | NO SCHOOL – Labor Day |
| October 9, 2026 | NO SCHOOL – County Institute / Teacher Institute |
| October 12, 2026 | NO SCHOOL – Columbus Day |
| November 3, 2026 | NO SCHOOL – Election Day |
| November 11, 2026 | NO SCHOOL – Veterans’ Day |
| November 23, 2026 | NO SCHOOL – Parent/Teacher Conferences {PM Schedule} |
| November 24, 2026 | NO SCHOOL – Parent/Teacher Conferences {AM schedule} |
| November 25-27, 2026 | NO SCHOOL – Thanksgiving Break |
| December 21, 2026 – January 1, 2027 | NO SCHOOL – Winter Break |
| January 4, 2027 | Full Day Professional Learning {PLD – #1}; NO STUDENT ATTENDANCE |
| January 5, 2027 | Students Return for Spring Semester |
| January 18, 2027 | NO SCHOOL – MLK Jr. Day |
| February 12, 2027 | Full Day Professional Learning {PLD – #2}; NO STUDENT ATTENDANCE |
| February 15, 2027 | NO SCHOOL – Presidents’ Day |
| March 22-29, 2027 | NO SCHOOL – Spring Break |
| April 28, 2027 | Full Day Professional Learning {PLD – #3}; Parent/Teacher Conferences NO STUDENT ATTENDANCE |
| May 21, 2027 | LAST DAY OF STUDENT ATTENDANCE {HALF DAY} |
| May 28, 2027 | Last Day of Student Attendance If ALL Emergency Days Used |
Granite City Community Unit School District #9 | 2026-2027 School Calendar FAQ
When is the first day of school for the 2026-2027 year at Granite City CUSD #9?
The first day of student attendance is August 13, 2026.
When is spring break 26-27 in Granite City CUSD #9?
Spring Break is scheduled from March 22 to March 29, 2027.
When is winter/Christmas break 26-27 in Granite City CUSD #9?
Winter Break begins on December 21, 2026, and ends on January 1, 2027. Students return for the Spring Semester on January 5, 2027.
When is the Thanksgiving break in Granite City CUSD #9?
There is no school for Thanksgiving Break from November 25 to November 27, 2026. Note that Parent/Teacher conferences are held immediately preceding this on November 23 and 24.
When is the last day of school in Granite City CUSD #9?
The last day of student attendance (Half Day) is May 21, 2027. However, if all emergency days are used, the last day would be May 28, 2027.
Is there school on Election Day 2026?
No, there is no school on November 3, 2026, for Election Day.
When are the Parent/Teacher Conferences?
Conferences are held on November 23 (PM Schedule), November 24 (AM Schedule), and April 28. There is no student attendance on these dates.
Are there any professional learning days with no student attendance?
Yes, there is no student attendance on January 4, 2027 (PLD #1), February 12, 2027 (PLD #2), and April 28, 2027 (PLD #3).
Calendar Disclaimer
Dates are sourced from the official Granite City Community GCSD #9 Calendar 26-27 [PDF] website. Dates may change at the discretion of the district. Always verify with the official school website for the latest updates.
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