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Evanston/Skokie School District 65 IL Calendar 26-27

  • 2026/27
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  • 2 teacher days

The Evanston/Skokie School District 65 2026–27 school year runs from August 24, 2026 to June 4, 2027. Breaks include winter break December 21 - January 1, spring break March 22-26, and fall break November 23-27. The table below lists all early release days and holidays. Download the PDF calendar, or read the FAQs.

School year starts Mon, Aug 24, 2026 First Day for Students (K-8) / Trimester 1 Starts
School year ends Fri, May 28, 2027 Last Day for 8th Grade Students
Next key date Mon, Aug 24, 2026 Counts down once the school year is under way

Evanston/Skokie School District 65 2026-27 calendar

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Evanston/Skokie School District 65 school year calendar

Every published date for 2026–27, colour-coded by what happens that day.

  • First day of school
  • Last day of school
  • Holiday - school closed
  • Break / vacation
  • Teacher / professional day
  • Early release / half day
  • Weather make-up day
  • Other scheduled date

August 2026

  • August 20, 2026 — Educators Return / Institute Day
  • August 21, 2026 — Institute Day
  • August 24, 2026 — First Day for Students (K-8) / Trimester 1 Starts

September 2026

  • September 7, 2026 — Labor Day (No School)
  • September 21, 2026 — Yom Kippur (Non-Attendance Day)
  • September 23, 2026 — School Improvement Day (No School)

October 2026

  • October 12, 2026 — Indigenous Peoples Day (No School)

November 2026

  • November 13, 2026 — Trimester 1 Ends
  • November 16, 2026 — Trimester 2 Starts
  • November 3, 2026 — Election Day (No School)
  • November 23-27, 2026 — Fall Break (No School)
  • November 4, 2026 — Early Dismissal for School Improvement

December 2026

  • December 21, 2026 - January 1, 2027 — Winter Recess (No School)
  • December 2, 2026 — Early Dismissal for School Improvement

January 2027

  • December 21, 2026 - January 1, 2027 — Winter Recess (No School)
  • January 18, 2027 — Martin Luther King Jr. Day (No School)
  • January 4, 2027 — School Improvement Day (No School)

February 2027

  • February 15, 2027 — Presidents' Day / Possible Emergency Makeup Day
  • February 3, 2027 — Early Dismissal for School Improvement

March 2027

  • March 5, 2027 — Trimester 2 Ends
  • March 8, 2027 — Trimester 3 Starts
  • March 22-26, 2027 — Spring Recess (No School)
  • March 3, 2027 — Early Dismissal for School Improvement

April 2027

  • April 7, 2027 — Early Dismissal for School Improvement

May 2027

  • May 28, 2027 — Last Day for 8th Grade Students
  • May 31, 2027 — Memorial Day (No School)
  • May 5, 2027 — Early Dismissal for School Improvement

June 2027

  • June 4, 2027 — Trimester 3 / Last Day for Students (K-7)
  • June 7-11, 2027 — Designated Emergency Days

July 2027

Evanston/Skokie School District 65 teacher and staff days 2026/27

Students normally stay home on these days. Confirm with the district before making plans.

  • August 20, 2026 Educators Return / Institute Day District source
  • August 21, 2026 Institute Day District source

Evanston/Skokie School District 65 breaks and holidays

School is closed to students on these dates.

  • September 7, 2026 Labor Day (No School) Holiday
  • September 21, 2026 Yom Kippur (Non-Attendance Day) Holiday
  • September 23, 2026 School Improvement Day (No School) Holiday
  • October 12, 2026 Indigenous Peoples Day (No School) Holiday
  • November 3, 2026 Election Day (No School) Holiday
  • November 23-27, 2026 Fall Break (No School) Break
  • December 21, 2026 - January 1, 2027 Winter Recess (No School) Break
  • January 4, 2027 School Improvement Day (No School) Holiday
  • January 18, 2027 Martin Luther King Jr. Day (No School) Holiday
  • March 22-26, 2027 Spring Recess (No School) Break
  • May 31, 2027 Memorial Day (No School) Holiday

Your checked 2026/27 Evanston/Skokie School District 65 planning calendar

How these dates are put together, and what to double-check before you book anything.

Useful now28 published dates for the 2026–27 school year, laid out month by month.
CheckedTaken from the district’s own published calendar, not retyped from memory.
Kept currentLast updated April 30, 2026.
Full term dates table

Evanston/Skokie School District 65 2026–27 calendar dates

DateEvent
August 20, 2026Educators Return / Institute Day
August 21, 2026Institute Day
August 24, 2026First Day for Students (K-8) / Trimester 1 Starts
November 13, 2026Trimester 1 Ends
November 16, 2026Trimester 2 Starts
March 5, 2027Trimester 2 Ends
March 8, 2027Trimester 3 Starts
June 4, 2027Trimester 3 / Last Day for Students (K-7)
May 28, 2027Last Day for 8th Grade Students
September 7, 2026Labor Day (No School)
September 21, 2026Yom Kippur (Non-Attendance Day)
October 12, 2026Indigenous Peoples Day (No School)
November 3, 2026Election Day (No School)
November 23-27, 2026Fall Break (No School)
December 21, 2026 - January 1, 2027Winter Recess (No School)
January 18, 2027Martin Luther King Jr. Day (No School)
February 15, 2027Presidents' Day / Possible Emergency Makeup Day
March 22-26, 2027Spring Recess (No School)
May 31, 2027Memorial Day (No School)
September 23, 2026School Improvement Day (No School)
January 4, 2027School Improvement Day (No School)
November 4, 2026Early Dismissal for School Improvement
December 2, 2026Early Dismissal for School Improvement
February 3, 2027Early Dismissal for School Improvement
March 3, 2027Early Dismissal for School Improvement
April 7, 2027Early Dismissal for School Improvement
May 5, 2027Early Dismissal for School Improvement
June 7-11, 2027Designated Emergency Days

Evanston/Skokie School District 65 Calendar 2026-2027 FAQ

When is the first day of school in Evanston/Skokie School District 65?
The first day of school for students (K-8) is August 24, 2026. Educators return on August 20, 2026.
When is spring break 26-27 in Evanston/Skokie School District 65?
Spring Recess for the 2026-2027 school year is from March 22 to March 26, 2027.
When is Christmas / Winter break 26-27 in Evanston/Skokie School District 65?
Winter Recess begins on December 21, 2026, and runs through January 1, 2027. Students return to school on January 5, 2027.
When is Thanksgiving break in Evanston/Skokie School District 65?
Fall Break (including Thanksgiving) is scheduled from November 23 to November 27, 2026.
When is the last day of school in Evanston/Skokie School District 65?
The last day of school for 8th-grade students is May 28, 2027. For K-7 students, the last day of school is June 4, 2027.
What are the dates for Parent-Teacher Conferences?
Parent-Teacher Conferences are held during the week of October 5, 2026, and the week of February 8, 2027.
When is the Juneteenth observance?
The Juneteenth Observance is June 18, 2027, during which there are no summer programs.
Are there emergency makeup days scheduled?
Yes, five emergency days are scheduled for June 7-11, 2027. The district also retains the right to use Presidents' Day (February 15) if needed.

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Evanston/Skokie School District 65 calendar FAQs

When is the first day of school in Evanston/Skokie School District 65?
The first day of school for students (K-8) is August 24, 2026. Educators return on August 20, 2026.
When is spring break 26-27 in Evanston/Skokie School District 65?
Spring Recess for the 2026-2027 school year is from March 22 to March 26, 2027.
When is Christmas / Winter break 26-27 in Evanston/Skokie School District 65?
Winter Recess begins on December 21, 2026, and runs through January 1, 2027. Students return to school on January 5, 2027.
When is Thanksgiving break in Evanston/Skokie School District 65?
Fall Break (including Thanksgiving) is scheduled from November 23 to November 27, 2026.
When is the last day of school in Evanston/Skokie School District 65?
The last day of school for 8th-grade students is May 28, 2027. For K-7 students, the last day of school is June 4, 2027.
What are the dates for Parent-Teacher Conferences?
Parent-Teacher Conferences are held during the week of October 5, 2026, and the week of February 8, 2027.
When is the Juneteenth observance?
The Juneteenth Observance is June 18, 2027, during which there are no summer programs.
Are there emergency makeup days scheduled?
Yes, five emergency days are scheduled for June 7-11, 2027. The district also retains the right to use Presidents' Day (February 15) if needed.

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