Official School Calendar for Academic Year 2026–2027
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Newark City Schools Calendar (2026-2027)
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| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Aug 17, 2026 | Staff Professional Development Day |
| Aug 18, 2026 | Staff Professional Development Day |
| Aug 19, 2026 | Convocation/Planning Day |
| Aug 20, 2026 | First Day for Students (Grades 1-5, 6 and 9) / KG Individual Testing |
| Aug 21, 2026 | First Day for Students (Grades 7, 8, 10-12) / KG Individual Testing |
| Aug 24, 2026 | First Day for Preschool / KG Individual Testing |
| Aug 25-27, 2026 | KG Phase-In Days |
| Aug 28, 2026 | First Full Day for all KG |
| Sep 7, 2026 | Labor Day (No School) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | Staff Professional Development Day (No School) |
| Oct 12, 2026 | Central OEA/NEA Day (No School) |
| Nov 3, 2026 | Staff Professional Development Day (No School) |
| Nov 25, 2026 | Parent-Teacher Conf. Exchange Day (No School) |
| Nov 26-27, 2026 | Thanksgiving Vacation |
| Dec 18, 2026 | End of First Semester |
| Dec 21, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027 | Holiday Break |
| Jan 4, 2027 | School Resumes |
| Jan 18, 2027 | Martin Luther King Day (No School) |
| Feb 15, 2027 | Presidents’ Day (No School) |
| Feb 26, 2027 | Staff Professional Development Day (No School) |
| Mar 22-25, 2027 | Spring Break |
| Mar 26, 2027 | Good Friday (No School) |
| Mar 29, 2027 | Parent Teacher Conf. Exchange Day (No School) |
| May 4, 2027 | Staff Professional Development Day (No School) |
| May 27, 2027 | Last Day for Students |
| May 29, 2027 | Graduation |
| May 31, 2027 | Memorial Day (No School) |
Newark City Schools 2026-2027 Calendar FAQ
When is the first day of school in Newark City Schools for 2026-2027?
The first day varies by grade level:
- Grades 1-5, 6, and 9: Monday, August 20, 2026
- Grades 7, 8, and 10-12: Tuesday, August 21, 2026
- Preschool: Monday, August 24, 2026
- Kindergarten (Full Day): Friday, August 28, 2026
When is spring break 26-27 in Newark City Schools?
Spring break is scheduled from Monday, March 22, 2027, through Thursday, March 25, 2027. This is followed by Good Friday (No School) on March 26 and a Parent Teacher Conf. Exchange Day (No School) on March 29.
When is Christmas/Holiday break 26-27 in Newark City Schools?
The Holiday Break begins on Monday, December 21, 2026, and runs through Friday, January 1, 2027. School resumes on Monday, January 4, 2027.
When is winter break 26-27 in Newark City Schools?
Outside of the Holiday/New Year break, students also have a long weekend for Presidents’ Day on Monday, February 15, 2027, followed by a Staff Professional Development Day (No School) on Friday, February 26, 2027.
When is Thanksgiving in Newark City Schools?
The Thanksgiving Vacation is from Wednesday, November 25, 2026, through Friday, November 27, 2026.
When is the last day of school in Newark City Schools?
The last day for students is Thursday, May 27, 2027.
When is Graduation for the Class of 2027?
Graduation is scheduled for Saturday, May 29, 2027.
When does the first semester end?
The first semester ends on Friday, December 18, 2026.
When are the Kindergarten testing and phase-in dates?
KG Individual Testing takes place August 20, 21, and 24, 2026.
KG Phase-In days (where 1/3 of students attend each day) are August 25, 26, and 27, 2026.
Calendar Disclaimer
Dates are sourced from the official Newark City Schools OH Calendar 26-27 Updates 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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