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Johnston City CUSD #1 IL Calendar 26-27

  • 2026/27
  • Illinois
  • 3 teacher days

The Johnston City CUSD #1 2026–27 school year starts on Aug 7, 2026. Breaks include Thanksgiving break Nov 26, winter break Dec 21-24, and spring break Mar 26. The table below lists all teacher workdays and holidays. Download the PDF calendar, or read the FAQs.

School year starts Fri, Aug 7, 2026 First Day of School (Half Day Student Attendance)
School year ends See full dates Last day not published separately
Next key date Fri, Aug 7, 2026 Counts down once the school year is under way

Johnston City CUSD #1 2026-27 calendar

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Johnston City CUSD #1 school year calendar

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

  • First day of school
  • Holiday - school closed
  • Break / vacation
  • Teacher / professional day
  • Early release / half day
  • Parent-teacher conference
  • Grading period / report cards
  • Weather make-up day
  • Other scheduled date

August 2026

  • Aug 6, 2026 — Teacher In-Service Day
  • Aug 7, 2026 — First Day of School (Half Day Student Attendance)

September 2026

  • Sep 4, 2026 — Half Day Student Attendance
  • Sep 7, 2026 — Labor Day (Holiday)

October 2026

  • Oct 2, 2026 — Half Day Student Attendance
  • Oct 9, 2026 — End of 1st Quarter
  • Oct 12, 2026 — Columbus Day (Holiday)
  • Oct 13-16, 2026 — No Student Attendance
  • Oct 26, 2026 — Parent-Teacher Conferences

November 2026

  • Nov 2, 2026 — Parent-Teacher Conferences
  • Nov 11, 2026 — Veterans Day (Holiday)
  • Nov 25, 2026 — Full Day Parent/Teacher Conference Waiver
  • Nov 26, 2026 — Thanksgiving Day (Holiday)
  • Nov 27, 2026 — No Student Attendance

December 2026

  • Dec 4, 2026 — Half Day Student Attendance
  • Dec 18, 2026 — End of 2nd Quarter / 1st Semester
  • Dec 21-24, 2026 — Winter Break (No Student Attendance)
  • Dec 25, 2026 — Christmas Day (Holiday)
  • Dec 28-31, 2026 — Winter Break (No Student Attendance)

January 2027

  • Jan 1, 2027 — New Year's Day (Holiday)
  • Jan 4, 2027 — Teacher In-Service Day / First Day of 2nd Semester
  • Jan 18, 2027 — Martin Luther King Jr. Day (Holiday)

February 2027

  • Feb 5, 2027 — Half Day Parent/Teacher Conference
  • Feb 15, 2027 — Presidents' Day (Holiday)

March 2027

  • Mar 5, 2027 — Half Day Student Attendance
  • Mar 26, 2027 — Spring Break Begins (No Student Attendance)
  • Mar 29-Apr 2, 2027 — Spring Break

April 2027

  • Mar 29-Apr 2, 2027 — Spring Break
  • Apr 9, 2027 — Half Day Student Attendance

May 2027

  • May 21, 2027 — Teacher In-Service Day / End of 4th Quarter / End of 2nd Semester
  • May 24-28, 2027 — Emergency Days (If Needed)
  • May 31, 2027 — Memorial Day (Holiday)

June 2027

July 2027

Johnston City CUSD #1 teacher and staff days 2026/27

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

  • Aug 6, 2026 Teacher In-Service Day District source
  • Oct 30, 2026 Teacher In-Service Day District source
  • May 21, 2027 Teacher In-Service Day / End of 4th Quarter / End of 2nd Semester District source

Johnston City CUSD #1 breaks and holidays

School is closed to students on these dates.

  • Sep 7, 2026 Labor Day (Holiday) Holiday
  • Oct 12, 2026 Columbus Day (Holiday) Holiday
  • Nov 11, 2026 Veterans Day (Holiday) Holiday
  • Nov 26, 2026 Thanksgiving Day (Holiday) Holiday
  • Dec 21-24, 2026 Winter Break (No Student Attendance) Break
  • Dec 25, 2026 Christmas Day (Holiday) Holiday
  • Dec 28-31, 2026 Winter Break (No Student Attendance) Break
  • Jan 1, 2027 New Year's Day (Holiday) Holiday
  • Jan 18, 2027 Martin Luther King Jr. Day (Holiday) Holiday
  • Feb 15, 2027 Presidents' Day (Holiday) Holiday
  • Mar 26, 2027 Spring Break Begins (No Student Attendance) Break
  • Mar 29-Apr 2, 2027 Spring Break Break
  • May 31, 2027 Memorial Day (Holiday) Holiday

Your checked 2026/27 Johnston City CUSD #1 planning calendar

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Useful now32 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 July 12, 2026.
Full term dates table

Johnston City CUSD #1 2026–27 calendar dates

DateEvent
Aug 6, 2026Teacher In-Service Day
Aug 7, 2026First Day of School (Half Day Student Attendance)
Sep 4, 2026Half Day Student Attendance
Sep 7, 2026Labor Day (Holiday)
Oct 2, 2026Half Day Student Attendance
Oct 9, 2026End of 1st Quarter
Oct 12, 2026Columbus Day (Holiday)
Oct 13-16, 2026No Student Attendance
Oct 26, 2026Parent-Teacher Conferences
Oct 30, 2026Teacher In-Service Day
Nov 2, 2026Parent-Teacher Conferences
Nov 11, 2026Veterans Day (Holiday)
Nov 25, 2026Full Day Parent/Teacher Conference Waiver
Nov 26, 2026Thanksgiving Day (Holiday)
Nov 27, 2026No Student Attendance
Dec 4, 2026Half Day Student Attendance
Dec 18, 2026End of 2nd Quarter / 1st Semester
Dec 21-24, 2026Winter Break (No Student Attendance)
Dec 25, 2026Christmas Day (Holiday)
Dec 28-31, 2026Winter Break (No Student Attendance)
Jan 1, 2027New Year's Day (Holiday)
Jan 4, 2027Teacher In-Service Day / First Day of 2nd Semester
Jan 18, 2027Martin Luther King Jr. Day (Holiday)
Feb 5, 2027Half Day Parent/Teacher Conference
Feb 15, 2027Presidents' Day (Holiday)
Mar 5, 2027Half Day Student Attendance
Mar 26, 2027Spring Break Begins (No Student Attendance)
Mar 29-Apr 2, 2027Spring Break
Apr 9, 2027Half Day Student Attendance
May 21, 2027Teacher In-Service Day / End of 4th Quarter / End of 2nd Semester
May 24-28, 2027Emergency Days (If Needed)
May 31, 2027Memorial Day (Holiday)

Johnston City CUSD #1 Calendar 26-27 Revised FAQs

When is the first day of school in Johnston City CUSD #1 for the 2026-2027 school year?
The first day of student attendance for Johnston City CUSD #1 is Friday, August 7, 2026. Students will attend a half-day schedule on the first day.
When is Spring Break in Johnston City CUSD #1 for 2026-2027?
Spring Break begins on Friday, March 26, 2027, and continues through Friday, April 2, 2027. Classes resume on Monday, April 5, 2027.
When is Christmas Break in Johnston City CUSD #1 for 2026-2027?
Christmas Break begins on Monday, December 21, 2026, and continues through Friday, January 1, 2027. Students return to school on Monday, January 4, 2027.
When is Winter Break in Johnston City CUSD #1 for 2026-2027?
Winter Break is scheduled from December 21, 2026, through January 1, 2027, including the Christmas and New Year's holidays.
When is Thanksgiving Break in Johnston City CUSD #1 for 2026-2027?
Thanksgiving Break includes Wednesday, November 25, 2026 (Parent/Teacher Conference Waiver), Thursday, November 26, 2026 (Thanksgiving Day), and Friday, November 27, 2026 (No Student Attendance).
When is the last day of school in Johnston City CUSD #1 for the 2026-2027 school year?
The last scheduled day of school for students is Friday, May 21, 2027. This day also marks the end of the fourth quarter and second semester.
When is Teacher In-Service Day in Johnston City CUSD #1 during the 2026-2027 school year?
Teacher In-Service Days are scheduled for August 6, 2026, October 30, 2026, January 4, 2027, and May 21, 2027.
When are Parent-Teacher Conferences in Johnston City CUSD #1 for 2026-2027?
Parent-Teacher Conferences are scheduled for October 26, 2026 and November 2, 2026. A half-day Parent/Teacher Conference is also scheduled for February 5, 2027.
When are the half-day student attendance days in Johnston City CUSD #1 for 2026-2027?
Half-day student attendance days are August 7, September 4, October 2, December 4, March 5, and April 9, 2027.
Are emergency days included in the Johnston City CUSD #1 2026-2027 calendar?
Yes. Emergency days are reserved for May 24-28, 2027, if they become necessary due to weather or other school closures.
What major holidays are observed by Johnston City CUSD #1 during the 2026-2027 school year?
The district observes Labor Day (September 7), Columbus Day (October 12), Veterans Day (November 11), Thanksgiving Day (November 26), Christmas Day (December 25), New Year's Day (January 1), Martin Luther King Jr. Day (January 18), Presidents' Day (February 15), and Memorial Day (May 31).
When does the first semester end in Johnston City CUSD #1 for the 2026-2027 school year?
The first semester ends on Friday, December 18, 2026, which also marks the end of the second quarter.

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Johnston City CUSD #1 calendar FAQs

When is the first day of school in Johnston City CUSD #1 for the 2026-2027 school year?
The first day of student attendance for Johnston City CUSD #1 is Friday, August 7, 2026. Students will attend a half-day schedule on the first day.
When is Spring Break in Johnston City CUSD #1 for 2026-2027?
Spring Break begins on Friday, March 26, 2027, and continues through Friday, April 2, 2027. Classes resume on Monday, April 5, 2027.
When is Christmas Break in Johnston City CUSD #1 for 2026-2027?
Christmas Break begins on Monday, December 21, 2026, and continues through Friday, January 1, 2027. Students return to school on Monday, January 4, 2027.
When is Winter Break in Johnston City CUSD #1 for 2026-2027?
Winter Break is scheduled from December 21, 2026, through January 1, 2027, including the Christmas and New Year's holidays.
When is Thanksgiving Break in Johnston City CUSD #1 for 2026-2027?
Thanksgiving Break includes Wednesday, November 25, 2026 (Parent/Teacher Conference Waiver), Thursday, November 26, 2026 (Thanksgiving Day), and Friday, November 27, 2026 (No Student Attendance).
When is the last day of school in Johnston City CUSD #1 for the 2026-2027 school year?
The last scheduled day of school for students is Friday, May 21, 2027. This day also marks the end of the fourth quarter and second semester.
When is Teacher In-Service Day in Johnston City CUSD #1 during the 2026-2027 school year?
Teacher In-Service Days are scheduled for August 6, 2026, October 30, 2026, January 4, 2027, and May 21, 2027.
When are Parent-Teacher Conferences in Johnston City CUSD #1 for 2026-2027?
Parent-Teacher Conferences are scheduled for October 26, 2026 and November 2, 2026. A half-day Parent/Teacher Conference is also scheduled for February 5, 2027.
When are the half-day student attendance days in Johnston City CUSD #1 for 2026-2027?
Half-day student attendance days are August 7, September 4, October 2, December 4, March 5, and April 9, 2027.
Are emergency days included in the Johnston City CUSD #1 2026-2027 calendar?
Yes. Emergency days are reserved for May 24-28, 2027, if they become necessary due to weather or other school closures.
What major holidays are observed by Johnston City CUSD #1 during the 2026-2027 school year?
The district observes Labor Day (September 7), Columbus Day (October 12), Veterans Day (November 11), Thanksgiving Day (November 26), Christmas Day (December 25), New Year's Day (January 1), Martin Luther King Jr. Day (January 18), Presidents' Day (February 15), and Memorial Day (May 31).
When does the first semester end in Johnston City CUSD #1 for the 2026-2027 school year?
The first semester ends on Friday, December 18, 2026, which also marks the end of the second quarter.

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