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2026–2027 School Year

School Calendar

Key dates, holidays, and events for the 2026–2027 school year.

2026–2027

Calendar of events

Dates are subject to change. Please refer to official school communications for the latest updates.

August 2026

  • Aug 17First day for staff
  • Aug 19Meet & Greet Teachers (all) & New Parents Tea
  • Aug 24PK begins, 1:15 dismissal · PK parent orientation 1:30
  • Aug 25K–5 First Day of School
  • Aug 25–282:30 dismissal every day this week

September 2026

  • Sep 4–7Labor Day
  • Sep 21Yom Kippur
  • TBDPopcorn & PJs Night

October 2026

  • Oct 12Columbus Day
  • Oct 26Teacher Workday

November 2026

  • Nov 2–3Parent/Teacher Conferences
  • Nov 6Diwali Party (PTA)
  • Nov 9Diwali
  • Nov 19AAE Student Thanksgiving Feast
  • Nov 25–27Thanksgiving Break

December 2026

  • Dec 7–10MSA Accreditation Visit
  • Dec 17Holidays Around the World Celebration
  • Dec 21–31Winter Break

January 2027

  • Jan 1–4Winter Break continues
  • Jan 4Teacher Workday
  • Jan 18Martin Luther King Jr. Day

February 2027

  • Feb 1–2Parent/Teacher Conferences
  • Feb 10Valentine Boxes Due
  • Feb 15Presidents’ Day
  • Feb 28Teddy Bear Picnic

March & April 2027

  • Mar 26Good Friday
  • Mar 26–Apr 2Spring Break
  • Apr 14Field Day

May & June 2027

  • May 31Memorial Day
  • Jun 2Last Day for All Students
  • Jun 3PK Graduation
  • Jun 4K–5 Graduation
  • Jun 7–11AAE Camp

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