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Gillespie Community Unit School District #7 IL Calendar 26-27

  • 2026/27
  • Illinois
  • 4 teacher days

The Gillespie Community Unit School District #7 2026–27 school year runs from Aug 13, 2026 to May 19, 2027. Breaks include Thanksgiving break Nov 25-29 and spring break Mar 25-29. The table below lists all teacher workdays, early release days, and holidays. Download or print the calendar, or read the FAQs.

School year starts Thu, Aug 13, 2026 First Day of Student Attendance
School year ends Wed, May 19, 2027 Last Day of Student Attendance (1:45 p.m. Dismissal) - May 12 with no snow days used
Next key date Thu, Aug 13, 2026 Counts down once the school year is under way

Gillespie Community Unit School District #7 2026-27 calendar

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Gillespie Community Unit School District #7 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
  • Parent-teacher conference
  • Grading period / report cards
  • Graduation
  • Weather make-up day
  • Other scheduled date

August 2026

  • Aug 11, 2026 — Teacher Institute
  • Aug 12, 2026 — Teacher Institute
  • Aug 13, 2026 — First Day of Student Attendance

September 2026

  • Sep 7, 2026 — No School - Labor Day

October 2026

  • Oct 12, 2026 — No School - Columbus Day
  • Oct 16, 2026 — End of First Quarter (1:45 p.m. Dismissal)
  • Oct 21, 2026 — Early Dismissal (1:45 p.m.) and Evening Conferences 3:00-6:30 p.m.
  • Oct 22, 2026 — Early Dismissal (1:45 p.m.) and Evening Conferences 3:00-6:30 p.m.
  • Oct 23, 2026 — Full Day School Improvement Day - No Student Attendance

November 2026

  • Nov 11, 2026 — No School - Veterans Day
  • Nov 25-29, 2026 — Thanksgiving Holiday - No School

December 2026

  • Dec 22, 2026 — End of First Semester (1:45 p.m. Dismissal)
  • Dec 23, 2026-Jan 3, 2027 — Winter Holiday - No School

January 2027

  • Dec 23, 2026-Jan 3, 2027 — Winter Holiday - No School
  • Jan 4, 2027 — No School - Teacher Institute
  • Jan 5, 2027 — Students Return From Winter Holiday
  • Jan 18, 2027 — No School - Martin Luther King Jr. Day

February 2027

  • Feb 12, 2027 — Full Day School Improvement Day - No Student Attendance
  • Feb 15, 2027 — No School - Presidents' Day

March 2027

  • Mar 12, 2027 — End of Third Quarter (1:45 p.m. Dismissal)
  • Mar 24, 2027 — Early Dismissal (1:45 p.m.)
  • Mar 25-29, 2027 — Spring Break - No School

April 2027

  • Apr 9, 2027 — Full Day School Improvement Day - No Student Attendance

May 2027

  • May 16, 2027 — Commencement
  • May 19, 2027 — Last Day of Student Attendance (1:45 p.m. Dismissal) - May 12 with no snow days used
  • May 20, 2027 — Teacher Institute - May 13 with no snow days used
  • May 21, 2027 — No School - Parent Teacher Flex Day - May 14 with no snow days used

June 2027

July 2027

Gillespie Community Unit School District #7 teacher and staff days 2026/27

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

  • Aug 11, 2026 Teacher Institute District source
  • Aug 12, 2026 Teacher Institute District source
  • Jan 4, 2027 No School - Teacher Institute District source
  • May 20, 2027 Teacher Institute - May 13 with no snow days used District source

Gillespie Community Unit School District #7 breaks and holidays

School is closed to students on these dates.

  • Sep 7, 2026 No School - Labor Day Holiday
  • Oct 12, 2026 No School - Columbus Day Holiday
  • Nov 11, 2026 No School - Veterans Day Holiday
  • Nov 25-29, 2026 Thanksgiving Holiday - No School Holiday
  • Dec 23, 2026-Jan 3, 2027 Winter Holiday - No School Holiday
  • Jan 18, 2027 No School - Martin Luther King Jr. Day Holiday
  • Feb 15, 2027 No School - Presidents' Day Holiday
  • Mar 25-29, 2027 Spring Break - No School Break

Your checked 2026/27 Gillespie Community Unit School District #7 planning calendar

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Useful now26 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 August 11, 2026.
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Gillespie Community Unit School District #7 2026–27 calendar dates

DateEvent
Aug 11, 2026Teacher Institute
Aug 12, 2026Teacher Institute
Aug 13, 2026First Day of Student Attendance
Sep 7, 2026No School - Labor Day
Oct 12, 2026No School - Columbus Day
Oct 16, 2026End of First Quarter (1:45 p.m. Dismissal)
Oct 21, 2026Early Dismissal (1:45 p.m.) and Evening Conferences 3:00-6:30 p.m.
Oct 22, 2026Early Dismissal (1:45 p.m.) and Evening Conferences 3:00-6:30 p.m.
Oct 23, 2026Full Day School Improvement Day - No Student Attendance
Nov 11, 2026No School - Veterans Day
Nov 25-29, 2026Thanksgiving Holiday - No School
Dec 22, 2026End of First Semester (1:45 p.m. Dismissal)
Dec 23, 2026-Jan 3, 2027Winter Holiday - No School
Jan 4, 2027No School - Teacher Institute
Jan 5, 2027Students Return From Winter Holiday
Jan 18, 2027No School - Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Feb 12, 2027Full Day School Improvement Day - No Student Attendance
Feb 15, 2027No School - Presidents' Day
Mar 12, 2027End of Third Quarter (1:45 p.m. Dismissal)
Mar 24, 2027Early Dismissal (1:45 p.m.)
Mar 25-29, 2027Spring Break - No School
Apr 9, 2027Full Day School Improvement Day - No Student Attendance
May 16, 2027Commencement
May 19, 2027Last Day of Student Attendance (1:45 p.m. Dismissal) - May 12 with no snow days used
May 20, 2027Teacher Institute - May 13 with no snow days used
May 21, 2027No School - Parent Teacher Flex Day - May 14 with no snow days used

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Gillespie Community Unit School District #7 calendar FAQs

When is the first day of school in Gillespie Community Unit School District #7 for 2026-2027?
The first day of student attendance in Gillespie Community Unit School District #7 is August 13, 2026.
When is Spring Break in Gillespie Community Unit School District #7 for 2026-2027?
Spring Break is from March 25 through March 29, 2027. Classes resume on March 30, 2027.
When is Christmas Break in Gillespie Community Unit School District #7 for 2026-2027?
The district calendar lists Winter Holiday from December 23, 2026 through January 3, 2027, which includes Christmas Break.
When is Winter Break in Gillespie Community Unit School District #7 for 2026-2027?
Winter Holiday is from December 23, 2026 through January 3, 2027. January 4, 2027 is a Teacher Institute Day, and students return on January 5, 2027.
When is Thanksgiving Break in Gillespie Community Unit School District #7 for 2026-2027?
Thanksgiving Holiday is from November 25 through November 29, 2026, with no school.
When is the last day of school in Gillespie Community Unit School District #7 for 2026-2027?
The scheduled last day of student attendance is May 19, 2027, with a 1:45 p.m. dismissal. If no snow days are used, the last day will be May 12, 2027.
When is Labor Day break in Gillespie Community Unit School District #7 for 2026-2027?
There is no school on September 7, 2026 for Labor Day.
When is Columbus Day in Gillespie Community Unit School District #7 for 2026-2027?
There is no school on October 12, 2026 for Columbus Day.
When are Parent-Teacher Conferences in Gillespie Community Unit School District #7 for 2026-2027?
Parent-Teacher Conferences are scheduled for October 21 and October 22, 2026 from 3:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Students will have an early dismissal at 1:45 p.m. on both days.
When is Veterans Day in Gillespie Community Unit School District #7 for 2026-2027?
There is no school on November 11, 2026 for Veterans Day.
When does the first semester end in Gillespie Community Unit School District #7 for 2026-2027?
The first semester ends on December 22, 2026, with a 1:45 p.m. dismissal.
When is Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Gillespie Community Unit School District #7 for 2026-2027?
There is no school on January 18, 2027 for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
When is Presidents' Day in Gillespie Community Unit School District #7 for 2026-2027?
There is no school on February 15, 2027 for Presidents' Day.
When does the third quarter end in Gillespie Community Unit School District #7 for 2026-2027?
The third quarter ends on March 12, 2027, with a 1:45 p.m. dismissal.
When is commencement in Gillespie Community Unit School District #7 for 2026-2027?
Commencement is scheduled for May 16, 2027.

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