GCMS Community Unit School District #5 Calendar 26-27 Revised
Official School Calendar for Academic Year 2026-2027
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GCMS Community Unit School District #5 Calendar (2026-2027)
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| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Aug 5, 2026 | New Student Registration |
| Aug 10-11, 2026 | GCMSU |
| Aug 10, 2026 | EL Night (4:30 pm – 7:00 pm) |
| Aug 11, 2026 | Pre-K Transition Night (5:00 pm – 7:00 pm) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | 6th Grade Transition Night (5:45 pm – 6:45 pm) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | Falcon First Day – 9:00 am |
| Aug 13, 2026 | Kindergarten Transition Night (4:45 pm – 7:00 pm) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | Teacher Inservice |
| Aug 17, 2026 | School Supply Drop-off (Grades 1st-5th: 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | Teacher Inservice |
| Aug 19, 2026 | First Day of School (2:20 pm Student Dismissal) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | 2:20 pm Student Dismissal |
| Aug 21, 2026 | 2:20 pm Student Dismissal |
| Aug 26, 2026 | Elementary Parent Orientation (1st-2nd: 5:00 pm – 5:45 pm; 3rd-5th: 6:00 pm – 6:45 pm) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | SIP Day – 11:30 am Dismissal |
| Sep 7, 2026 | No School – Labor Day |
| Sep 11, 2026 | Midterm – 1st Quarter |
| Sep 21-25, 2026 | Homecoming Week |
| Sep 26, 2026 | Homecoming Dance (6:30 pm) |
| Oct 9, 2026 | SIP Day – 11:30 am Dismissal |
| Oct 12, 2026 | No School – Columbus Day |
| Oct 16, 2026 | End of 1st Quarter |
| Oct 21-22, 2026 | P/T Conferences – 2:20 pm Dismissal Days |
| Oct 23, 2026 | No School – Fall Break |
| Nov 13, 2026 | Midterm – 2nd Quarter |
| Nov 24, 2026 | SIP Day – 11:30 am Dismissal |
| Nov 25-27, 2026 | Thanksgiving Break |
| Dec 14, 2026 | Elementary School Christmas Concert |
| Dec 16-18, 2026 | High School Finals |
| Dec 18, 2026 | SIP Day – 11:30 am Dismissal, End of 2nd Quarter |
| Dec 21, 2026-Jan 3, 2027 | Christmas Break |
| Jan 4, 2027 | Teacher Inservice |
| Jan 5, 2027 | Students Return |
| Jan 18, 2027 | No School – MLK Day |
| Jan 21, 2027 | Junior Inservice |
| Jan 27, 2027 | 8th Grade Parent Meeting/Curriculum Night (5:30 pm) |
| Feb 5, 2027 | Midterm – 3rd Quarter |
| Feb 12, 2027 | SIP Day – 11:30 am Dismissal |
| Feb 15, 2027 | No School – Presidents Day |
| Mar 1, 2027 | No School – Casimir Pulaski Day |
| Mar 12, 2027 | End of 3rd Quarter |
| Mar 16, 2027 | Middle School IAR Testing Begins |
| Mar 25, 2027 | SIP Day – 11:30 am Dismissal |
| Mar 26-Apr 4, 2027 | Spring Break |
| Apr 6, 2027 | Elementary School IAR Testing Begins (Grades 3-5) |
| Apr 8, 2027 | ACT Testing (High School) |
| Apr 22, 2027 | Elementary School Open House (5:00 pm – 6:30 pm) |
| Apr 24, 2027 | Prom |
| Apr 30, 2027 | SIP Day – 11:30 am Dismissal |
| May 19, 2027 | Senior Inservice |
| May 19, 2027 | Baccalaureate (7:00 pm) |
| May 21, 2027 | Senior Awards Assembly (2:00 pm) |
| May 22, 2027 | High School Graduation (4:00 pm) |
| May 24-26, 2027 | High School Finals |
| May 24, 2027 | 2:20 pm Student Dismissal |
| May 25, 2027 | 2:20 pm Student Dismissal |
| May 26, 2027 | Last Day of Student Attendance – 11:30 am Dismissal, End of 4th Quarter |
| May 27, 2027 | Teacher Inservice |
GCMS Community Unit School District #5 Calendar 26-27 Revised FAQs
When is the first day of school in GCMS Community Unit School District #5 for 2026-2027?
The first day of school for students in GCMS Community Unit School District #5 is August 19, 2026. Students will be dismissed at 2:20 pm on the first day.
When is Spring Break in GCMS Community Unit School District #5 for 2026-2027?
Spring Break is scheduled from March 26 through April 4, 2027. Students return to school on April 5, 2027.
When is Christmas Break in GCMS Community Unit School District #5 for 2026-2027?
Christmas Break begins on December 21, 2026 and continues through January 3, 2027. Students return on January 5, 2027.
When is Winter Break in GCMS Community Unit School District #5 for 2026-2027?
The district's Winter Break is the same as the Christmas Break, running from December 21, 2026, through January 3, 2027.
When is Thanksgiving Break in GCMS Community Unit School District #5 for 2026-2027?
Thanksgiving Break is scheduled for November 25-27, 2026.
When is the last day of school in GCMS Community Unit School District #5 for 2026-2027?
The last day of student attendance is May 26, 2027. Students will be dismissed at 11:30 am, and it marks the end of the fourth quarter.
When is Labor Day holiday in GCMS Community Unit School District #5?
Schools will be closed for Labor Day on September 7, 2026.
When is Fall Break in GCMS Community Unit School District #5 for 2026-2027?
Fall Break is scheduled for October 23, 2026. There will be no school on this day.
When are Parent-Teacher Conferences in GCMS Community Unit School District #5?
Parent-Teacher Conferences are scheduled for October 21-22, 2026. These are 2:20 pm dismissal days for students.
When does the second semester begin in GCMS Community Unit School District #5?
Following Teacher Inservice on January 4, 2027, students return and the second semester resumes on January 5, 2027.
When is Martin Luther King Jr. Day in GCMS Community Unit School District #5?
There is no school on January 18, 2027 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
When is Presidents Day in GCMS Community Unit School District #5?
Schools will be closed on February 15, 2027 for Presidents Day.
When is Casimir Pulaski Day in GCMS Community Unit School District #5?
GCMS Community Unit School District #5 will be closed on March 1, 2027 for Casimir Pulaski Day.
When is High School Graduation in GCMS Community Unit School District #5 for 2026-2027?
High School Graduation is scheduled for May 22, 2027 at 4:00 pm.
When are High School Finals in GCMS Community Unit School District #5?
High School Finals are scheduled for May 24-26, 2027.
Calendar Disclaimer
The printable school calendar provided on this page is taken from the official GCMS Community Unit School District #5 Calendar 26-27 Revised. Please note that all dates and events are subject to change at the discretion of the school district. For the most accurate and updated information, please refer to the official district website or contact the school helpline.