Official School Calendar for Academic Year 2026–2027
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Lancaster City Schools Calendar (2026-2027)
Calendar by educounty.net
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| August 24, 2026 | First Day for Staff – No School for Students |
| August 25, 2026 | District Meeting – No School for Students |
| August 26-28, 2026 | Professional Development Days – No School for Students |
| August 31, 2026 | Teacher Work Day – No School for Students |
| September 1, 2026 | First Day of School for Students Grades 1-8 & Grades 10-12 (Last Name A-K) |
| September 2, 2026 | First Day of School for Students Grades 10-12 (Last Name L-Z) |
| September 3, 2026 | First Day of School for Students Only Grade 9 (Frosh Fest) |
| September 4, 2026 | All Students Grades 1-12 In Session |
| September 7, 2026 | Labor Day – All Schools Dismissed |
| September 10, 2026 | Bus Transportation Begins for Kindergarten Students |
| October 15-16, 2026 | Fairfield County Fair – All Schools Dismissed |
| November 13, 2026 | Elementary Parent/Teacher Conferences – Elementary Students Dismissed |
| November 25, 2026 | Parent/Teacher Conferences – All Students Dismissed |
| November 26-27, 2026 | Thanksgiving Holiday – All Schools Dismissed |
| December 21, 2026 – January 1, 2027 | Holiday Vacation – All Schools Dismissed |
| January 15, 2027 | Staff Records Day – No School for Students |
| January 18, 2027 | Martin Luther King Day – All Schools Dismissed |
| February 15, 2027 | Presidents’ Day – All Schools Dismissed |
| March 26 – April 2, 2027 | Good Friday/Spring Break – All Schools Dismissed |
| May 29, 2027 | Commencement Services |
| May 31, 2027 | Memorial Day – All Schools Dismissed |
| June 4, 2027 | Last Day of School for Students |
| June 7-8, 2027 | Professional Development Days – No School for Students |
| June 9, 2027 | Staff Records Day – No School for Students |
Lancaster City Schools 2026-2027 District Calendar FAQ
When is the first day of school for the 2026-2027 year at Lancaster City Schools?
The first day varies by grade:
- September 1, 2026: Grades 1-8 and Grades 10-12 (Last Name A-K)
- September 2, 2026: Grades 10-12 (Last Name L-Z)
- September 3, 2026: Grade 9 only (Frosh Fest)
- September 4, 2026: All Students Grades 1-12 are in session
When is spring break 26-27 in Lancaster City Schools?
Spring break (including Good Friday) is from March 26 through April 2, 2027.
When is Christmas / Holiday break 26-27 in Lancaster City Schools?
Holiday vacation runs from December 21, 2026, through January 1, 2027.
When is winter break / Martin Luther King Day 26-27 in Lancaster City Schools?
Schools are dismissed for Martin Luther King Day on January 18, 2027. Students also have no school on January 15, 2027, for Staff Records Day.
When is Thanksgiving break in Lancaster City Schools?
All students are dismissed on November 25 for Parent/Teacher conferences, followed by the Thanksgiving Holiday on November 26-27, 2026.
When is the last day of school in Lancaster City Schools?
The last day of school for students is June 4, 2027.
Are there any other notable school closures in 2026?
Yes, schools are dismissed for Labor Day on September 7, 2026, and for the Fairfield County Fair on October 15-16, 2026.
When is high school commencement for the 2026-2027 year?
Commencement services are scheduled for May 29, 2027, at 10:00 a.m.
When are the Parent/Teacher Conferences?
Elementary conferences are on November 13 and November 25, 2026. Secondary conferences are on November 25, 2026.
Calendar Disclaimer
Dates are sourced from the official Lancaster City Schools Calendar 26-27 Updates 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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