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Official School Calendar for Academic Year 2026–2027
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Evanston/Skokie School District 65 Calendar (2026-2027)
Calendar by educounty.net
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| August 20, 2026 | Educators Return / Institute Day |
| August 21, 2026 | Institute Day |
| August 24, 2026 | First Day for Students (K-8) / Trimester 1 Starts |
| November 13, 2026 | Trimester 1 Ends |
| November 16, 2026 | Trimester 2 Starts |
| March 5, 2027 | Trimester 2 Ends |
| March 8, 2027 | Trimester 3 Starts |
| June 4, 2027 | Trimester 3 / Last Day for Students (K-7) |
| May 28, 2027 | Last Day for 8th Grade Students |
| September 7, 2026 | Labor Day (No School) |
| September 21, 2026 | Yom Kippur (Non-Attendance Day) |
| October 12, 2026 | Indigenous Peoples Day (No School) |
| November 3, 2026 | Election Day (No School) |
| November 23-27, 2026 | Fall Break (No School) |
| December 21, 2026 – January 1, 2027 | Winter Recess (No School) |
| January 18, 2027 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day (No School) |
| February 15, 2027 | Presidents’ Day / Possible Emergency Makeup Day |
| March 22-26, 2027 | Spring Recess (No School) |
| May 31, 2027 | Memorial Day (No School) |
| September 23, 2026 | School Improvement Day (No School) |
| January 4, 2027 | School Improvement Day (No School) |
| November 4, 2026 | Early Dismissal for School Improvement |
| December 2, 2026 | Early Dismissal for School Improvement |
| February 3, 2027 | Early Dismissal for School Improvement |
| March 3, 2027 | Early Dismissal for School Improvement |
| April 7, 2027 | Early Dismissal for School Improvement |
| May 5, 2027 | Early Dismissal for School Improvement |
| June 7-11, 2027 | Designated 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.
Calendar Disclaimer
Dates are sourced from the official Evanston/Skokie School District 65 Calendar 26-27 Revised [PDF] website. Dates may change at the discretion of the district. Always verify with the official school website for the latest updates.
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