West Haven Department of Education Calendar (2025-2026)
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| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| July 4, 2025 | Independence Day (Non-Cert Holiday) |
| August 20, 2025 | New Teacher Orientation |
| August 21, 2025 | New Teacher Orientation |
| August 22, 2025 | Prof. Development for Staff |
| August 25, 2025 | Para Prof Day (full day) |
| August 25, 2025 | Teacher Setup and Collaboration |
| August 26, 2025 | Para Prof Day (full day) |
| August 26, 2025 | Teacher Orientation (1/2 day for teachers) |
| August 27, 2025 | School Opens, Full Day for Students |
| September 1, 2025 | Labor Day (Non-Cert Holiday) |
| September 10, 2025 | Staff Development (Half day session for students) |
| September 23, 2025 | Rosh Hashanah |
| October 1, 2025 | Staff Development (Half day session for students) |
| October 2, 2025 | Yom Kippur |
| October 13, 2025 | Indigenous Day (Non-Cert Holiday) |
| October 27, 2025 | Parent Visiting Day: Carrigan School (No school for Carrigan School Students) |
| October 28, 2025 | Parent Visiting Day: Elementary School (No School for Elementary School Students) |
| October 29, 2025 | Parent Visiting Day: Bailey School (No school for Bailey School Students) |
| October 30, 2025 | Parent Visiting Day: WHHS School (No school for WHHS School Students) |
| November 4, 2025 | Election Day (No School for Students, Professional Day for Staff) |
| November 11, 2025 | Veteran's Day (Non-Cert Holiday) |
| November 20, 2025 | Grades 5-6 Report Cards |
| November 20, 2025 | Grades 7-12 Report Cards |
| November 26, 2025 | Half-day |
| November 27, 2025 | Thanksgiving (Non-Cert Holiday) |
| November 28, 2025 | Thanksgiving (Non-Cert Holiday) |
| December 3, 2025 | Staff Development (Half day session for students) |
| December 15, 2025 | Kdg.- Grade 4 Report Cards |
| December 23, 2025 | Half-day |
| December 24, 2025 | Winter Recess |
| December 25, 2025 | Winter Recess (Non-Cert Holiday) |
| December 26, 2025 | Winter Recess (Non-Cert Holiday) |
| January 1, 2026 | Winter Recess (Non-Cert Holiday) |
| January 2, 2026 | Winter Recess (Non-Cert Holiday) |
| January 14, 2026 | Staff Development (Half day session for students) |
| January 19, 2026 | Martin Luther King Day (Non-Cert Holiday) |
| February 6, 2026 | Grades 5-6 Report Cards |
| February 6, 2026 | Grades 7-12 Report Cards |
| February 16, 2026 | Winter Break (Non-cert Holiday) |
| February 17, 2026 | Winter Break |
| February 25, 2026 | Staff Development (Half day session for students) |
| March 2, 2026 | Parent Visiting Night: Elementary School (½ day session for Elementary School) |
| March 3, 2026 | Parent Visiting Night: Carrigan School (½ day session for Carrigan School) |
| March 4, 2026 | Parent Visiting Night: Bailey School (½ day session for Bailey School) |
| March 5, 2026 | Parent Visiting Night: WHHS School (½ day session for WHHS School) |
| March 20, 2026 | Eid al-Fitr (no school for students, Professional Day for staff) |
| March 24, 2026 | Kdg.- Grade 4 Report Cards |
| April 3, 2026 | Good Friday (Non-cert Holiday) |
| April 10, 2026 | Grades 5-6 Report Cards |
| April 10, 2026 | Grades 7-12 Report Cards |
| April 13, 2026 | Spring Recess |
| April 17, 2026 | Spring Recess |
| May 6, 2026 | Staff Development (Half day session for students) |
| May 25, 2026 | Memorial Day (Non-Cert Holiday) |
| June 12, 2026 | Last Day of School |
| June 12, 2026 | Kdg.- Grade 4 Report Cards |
| June 12, 2026 | Grades 5-6 Report Cards |
| Late June, Early July | Grades 7-12 Last Report Card Mailed |
West Haven Department of Education - School Calendar 2025-2026 FAQs
When is the first day of school in West Haven Department of Education for the 2025-2026 school year?
The first day of school for students is August 27, 2025.
When is spring break in West Haven Department of Education for the 2025-2026 school year?
Spring Recess is from April 13-17, 2026.
When is Christmas break in West Haven Department of Education for the 2025-2026 school year?
Winter Recess (often referred to as Christmas break) is from December 24, 2025, to January 2, 2026.
When is winter break in West Haven Department of Education for the 2025-2026 school year?
Winter Recess is from December 24, 2025, to January 2, 2026. Additionally, there is a Winter Break on February 16-17, 2026.
When is Thanksgiving in West Haven Department of Education for the 2025-2026 school year?
Thanksgiving holidays are on November 27 & 28, 2025. There will also be a half-day on November 26, 2025.
When is the last day of school in West Haven Department of Education for the 2025-2026 school year?
The last day of school is June 12, 2026.
When is New Teacher Orientation for the 2025-2026 school year?
New Teacher Orientation is on August 20 & 21, 2025.
When are Professional Development Days for staff in West Haven Department of Education?
Professional Development for staff is on August 22, 2025. Other staff development half-day sessions for students are on September 10, 2025, October 1, 2025, December 3, 2025, January 14, 2026, February 25, 2026, and May 6, 2026. There is also a Professional Day for staff on March 20, 2026 (Eid al-Fitr).
When is Labor Day observed in West Haven Department of Education?
Labor Day is a non-certified holiday observed on September 1, 2025.
When is Rosh Hashanah observed in West Haven Department of Education?
Rosh Hashanah is on September 23, 2025.
When is Yom Kippur observed in West Haven Department of Education?
Yom Kippur is on October 2, 2025.
When is Indigenous Day observed in West Haven Department of Education?
Indigenous Day is a non-certified holiday observed on October 13, 2025.
When is Election Day and what does it mean for students and staff?
Election Day is on November 4, 2025. There is no school for students, but it is a Professional Day for staff.
When is Veteran's Day observed in West Haven Department of Education?
Veteran's Day is a non-certified holiday observed on November 11, 2025.
When is Martin Luther King Day observed in West Haven Department of Education?
Martin Luther King Day is a non-certified holiday observed on January 19, 2026.
When is Eid al-Fitr observed in West Haven Department of Education?
Eid al-Fitr is on March 20, 2026. There is no school for students, but it is a Professional Day for staff.
When is Memorial Day observed in West Haven Department of Education?
Memorial Day is a non-certified holiday observed on May 25, 2026.
When are Report Cards issued for Kindergarten - Grade 4?
Report cards for Kindergarten - Grade 4 are issued on December 15, 2025, March 24, 2026, and the Last Day of School (June 12, 2026).
When are Report Cards issued for Grades 5-6?
Report cards for Grades 5-6 are issued on November 20, 2025, February 6, 2026, April 10, 2026, and the Last Day of School (June 12, 2026).
When are Report Cards issued for Grades 7-12?
Report cards for Grades 7-12 are issued on November 20, 2025, February 6, 2026, and April 10, 2026. The last report card is mailed late June, early July.
When are Parent Visiting Days for each school?
- October 27, 2025: Carrigan School (No school for Carrigan School Students)
- October 28, 2025: Elementary School (No School for Elementary School Students)
- October 29, 2025: Bailey School (No school for Bailey School Students)
- October 30, 2025: WHHS School (No school for WHHS School Students)
When are Parent Visiting Nights for each school?
- March 2, 2026: Elementary School (½ day session for Elementary School)
- March 3, 2026: Carrigan School (½ day session for Carrigan School)
- March 4, 2026: Bailey School (½ day session for Bailey School)
- March 5, 2026: WHHS School (½ day session for WHHS School)
Calendar Disclaimer
The printable school calendar provided on this page is taken from the official West Haven Public Schools Calendar website. Please note that all dates and events are subject to change at the discretion of the school district. For the most accurate and updated information, please refer to the official district website or contact the school helpline.