Branford Schools Begin August 27; Other Important Dates to Remember

The first day of school is here. With that in mind, here are important dates for the 2015-16 school year in the Branford Public School System.

First day of school: August 27

Labor Day (school closed): Sept. 7

Rosh Hashanah (school closed): Sept. 14

Professional Development (school closed): Sept. 15

Yom Kippur (school closed): Sept. 23

Columbus Day (school closed): October 12

October 21 (early release date)

November 2 (early release date for professional development)

November 3 (school closed for students): Staff development

November 25 (early dismissal)

Thanksgiving (school closed): Nov. 26-27

Professional Development (early release): Dec. 9

Winter break early dismissal: Dec. 23

Winter break: Dec. 24-Jan. 3 (school resumes Jan. 4)

Professional Development (early release): Jan. 13

Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday (school closed): Jan. 18

Presidents Day/ Winter Break (school closed): Feb. 15, Feb. 16

Professional Development (early release): Feb. 24

Professional Development (early release): March 16

Good Friday (school closed) March 25

Spring Break: April 11-15

Professional Development (early release): April 27

Professional Development (early release): May 11

Memorial Day (school closed): May 30

Last day of school: June 8

Note: Because of cancellations 10 additional days can be added to the school year if necessary.

To view the entire school calendar click here.