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Highlands School District PA Calendar 26-27

  • 2026/27
  • Pennsylvania
  • 7 teacher days

The Highlands School District 2026–27 school year runs from Aug 26, 2026 to Jun 3, 2027. Breaks include Thanksgiving break Nov 26-30 and spring break Mar 25-29. The table below lists all teacher workdays and holidays. Download or print the calendar, or read the FAQs.

School year starts Wed, Aug 26, 2026 First Day of School for Students
School year ends See full dates Last day not published separately
Next key date Wed, Aug 26, 2026 Counts down once the school year is under way

Highlands School District 2026-27 calendar

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Highlands School District 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
  • Testing / exams
  • Graduation
  • Weather make-up day
  • Other scheduled date

August 2026

  • Aug 20, 2026 — Teacher PD / No School for Students
  • Aug 21, 2026 — Teacher PD / No School for Students
  • Aug 24, 2026 — Teacher PD / No School for Students
  • Aug 25, 2026 — Teacher Clerical / No School for Students
  • Aug 26, 2026 — First Day of School for Students

September 2026

  • Sep 1, 2026 — HES Back to School Night
  • Sep 2, 2026 — MS Back to School Night
  • Sep 3, 2026 — HECC & HS Back to School Night
  • Sep 4, 2026 — Half Day for Students & Teachers
  • Sep 7, 2026 — Schools Closed - Labor Day

October 2026

  • Oct 14, 2026 — No School for Students / Teacher PD
  • Oct 28, 2026 — End of Grading Period

November 2026

  • Nov 2, 2026 — No School for Students / Teacher PD/Clerical
  • Nov 9, 2026 — No School / Parent-Teacher Conferences
  • Nov 25, 2026 — Half Day for Students - Teacher Clerical
  • Nov 26-30, 2026 — Thanksgiving Break - Schools Closed

December 2026

  • Dec 7-18, 2026 — Keystones Testing Window
  • Dec 23, 2026 — Half Day for Students / Teacher Clerical
  • Dec 24-31, 2026 — Holiday Break - Schools Closed

January 2027

  • Jan 1, 2027 — Holiday Break - Schools Closed
  • Jan 4, 2027 — Schools Reopen
  • Jan 4-15, 2027 — Keystones Testing Window
  • Jan 15, 2027 — Half Day for Students / Teacher Clerical
  • Jan 15, 2027 — End of Grading Period

February 2027

  • Feb 15, 2027 — Schools Closed or Makeup Day

March 2027

  • Mar 23, 2027 — End of Grading Period
  • Mar 25-29, 2027 — Schools Closed - Spring Break
  • Mar 30, 2027 — No School for Students / Teacher PD/Clerical

April 2027

  • Apr 21, 2027 — No School for Students / Teacher PD
  • Apr 26-30, 2027 — PSSA ELA Testing Window

May 2027

  • May 3-14, 2027 — PSSA Math, Science & Makeups Testing Window
  • May 17-28, 2027 — Keystones Testing Window
  • May 31, 2027 — Schools Closed - Memorial Day

June 2027

  • Jun 3, 2027 — Half Day for Students / Teacher Clerical
  • Jun 3, 2027 — Last Day / HS Graduation
  • Jun 3, 2027 — End of Grading Period

July 2027

  • Jul 26-30, 2027 — Keystones Testing Window

Highlands School District teacher and staff days 2026/27

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

  • Aug 20, 2026 Teacher PD / No School for Students District source
  • Aug 21, 2026 Teacher PD / No School for Students District source
  • Aug 24, 2026 Teacher PD / No School for Students District source
  • Oct 14, 2026 No School for Students / Teacher PD District source
  • Nov 2, 2026 No School for Students / Teacher PD/Clerical District source
  • Mar 30, 2027 No School for Students / Teacher PD/Clerical District source
  • Apr 21, 2027 No School for Students / Teacher PD District source

Highlands School District breaks and holidays

School is closed to students on these dates.

  • Aug 25, 2026 Teacher Clerical / No School for Students Holiday
  • Sep 7, 2026 Schools Closed - Labor Day Holiday
  • Nov 26-30, 2026 Thanksgiving Break - Schools Closed Break
  • Dec 24-31, 2026 Holiday Break - Schools Closed Break
  • Jan 1, 2027 Holiday Break - Schools Closed Break
  • Jan 18, 2027 Schools Closed - MLK Jr. Holiday Holiday
  • Mar 25-29, 2027 Schools Closed - Spring Break Break
  • May 31, 2027 Schools Closed - Memorial Day Holiday

Your checked 2026/27 Highlands School District planning calendar

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Useful now38 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 10, 2026.
Full term dates table

Highlands School District 2026–27 calendar dates

DateEvent
Aug 20, 2026Teacher PD / No School for Students
Aug 21, 2026Teacher PD / No School for Students
Aug 24, 2026Teacher PD / No School for Students
Aug 25, 2026Teacher Clerical / No School for Students
Aug 26, 2026First Day of School for Students
Sep 1, 2026HES Back to School Night
Sep 2, 2026MS Back to School Night
Sep 3, 2026HECC & HS Back to School Night
Sep 4, 2026Half Day for Students & Teachers
Sep 7, 2026Schools Closed - Labor Day
Oct 14, 2026No School for Students / Teacher PD
Oct 28, 2026End of Grading Period
Nov 2, 2026No School for Students / Teacher PD/Clerical
Nov 9, 2026No School / Parent-Teacher Conferences
Nov 25, 2026Half Day for Students - Teacher Clerical
Nov 26-30, 2026Thanksgiving Break - Schools Closed
Dec 7-18, 2026Keystones Testing Window
Dec 23, 2026Half Day for Students / Teacher Clerical
Dec 24-31, 2026Holiday Break - Schools Closed
Jan 1, 2027Holiday Break - Schools Closed
Jan 4, 2027Schools Reopen
Jan 4-15, 2027Keystones Testing Window
Jan 15, 2027Half Day for Students / Teacher Clerical
Jan 15, 2027End of Grading Period
Jan 18, 2027Schools Closed - MLK Jr. Holiday
Feb 15, 2027Schools Closed or Makeup Day
Mar 23, 2027End of Grading Period
Mar 25-29, 2027Schools Closed - Spring Break
Mar 30, 2027No School for Students / Teacher PD/Clerical
Apr 21, 2027No School for Students / Teacher PD
Apr 26-30, 2027PSSA ELA Testing Window
May 3-14, 2027PSSA Math, Science & Makeups Testing Window
May 17-28, 2027Keystones Testing Window
May 31, 2027Schools Closed - Memorial Day
Jun 3, 2027Half Day for Students / Teacher Clerical
Jun 3, 2027Last Day / HS Graduation
Jun 3, 2027End of Grading Period
Jul 26-30, 2027Keystones Testing Window

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Highlands School District calendar FAQs

When is the first day of school in Highlands School District for 2026-2027?
The first day of school for students in Highlands School District is August 26, 2026.
When is Spring Break in Highlands School District for 2026-2027?
Spring Break in Highlands School District is from March 25 through March 29, 2027. Schools will be closed during this period.
When is Christmas Break in Highlands School District for 2026-2027?
The Christmas and Holiday Break begins December 24, 2026, and continues through January 1, 2027. Schools reopen on January 4, 2027.
When is Winter Break in Highlands School District for 2026-2027?
Winter Holiday Break in Highlands School District runs from December 24, 2026, through January 1, 2027. Students return to school on January 4, 2027.
When is Thanksgiving Break in Highlands School District for 2026-2027?
Thanksgiving Break is from November 26 through November 30, 2026. Schools will be closed during the break.
When is the last day of school in Highlands School District for 2026-2027?
The last day of school is June 3, 2027. It is also a half day for students and the date of high school graduation.
When is Labor Day in Highlands School District for 2026-2027?
Highlands School District schools will be closed for Labor Day on September 7, 2026.
When are Parent-Teacher Conferences in Highlands School District for 2026-2027?
Parent-Teacher Conferences are scheduled for November 9, 2026. There will be no school on this date.
When is Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Highlands School District for 2026-2027?
Schools will be closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day on January 18, 2027.
When is Memorial Day in Highlands School District for 2026-2027?
Highlands School District schools will be closed for Memorial Day on May 31, 2027.
When are the teacher professional development days in Highlands School District for 2026-2027?
Teacher professional development days with no school for students include August 20, August 21, August 24, and October 14, 2026, as well as March 30 and April 21, 2027.
When are the half days in Highlands School District for 2026-2027?
Scheduled half days include September 4, November 25, and December 23, 2026, as well as January 15 and June 3, 2027.
When does Highlands School District reopen after Holiday Break in 2027?
Highlands School District schools reopen after Holiday Break on January 4, 2027.
When is the February school closing or makeup day in Highlands School District for 2026-2027?
February 15, 2027, is scheduled as a schools-closed day or makeup day.
When is Highlands School District high school graduation for 2026-2027?
Highlands School District high school graduation is scheduled for June 3, 2027.

Dates can change after publication. Read our calendar disclaimer.