GLEN ELLYN, IL — There are less than two weeks of summer left until students return to the classroom. Back-to-school planning has already begun at Glenbard District 87, with calendars available to help parents prepare their children for a smooth transition into the 2026-2027 school year.
The first day of school is set for Aug. 12 for all District 87 students.
Here's a look at some dates to know for the upcoming school year:
Aug. 12: First day of school
Sept. 7: Labor Day; no school
Oct. 12: Indigenous Peoples' Day; no school
Oct. 23: No school
Nov. 2: No school; Teachers' Institute
Nov. 3: Election Day; e-learning
Nov. 25-Nov. 27: Thanksgiving recess
Dec. 21 - Jan. 4: Winter Break
Jan. 5: Classes start again
Jan. 18: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day; no school
Feb. 15: Presidents' Day; no school
Feb. 23: Election Day; possible e-learning day
Feb. 23: No school; Teachers' Institute
March 26: No school
March 29-April 4: Spring Break
April 5: School resumes
May 7: Half-day Institute Day
May 24: Last day of school (tentative)
May 25 - 28 and June 1: Emergency Days
Heading into the upcoming school year, some dates are subject to change. We also suggest that you check the District 87 2026-27 calendar for conferences, open houses, meetings, exams, early dismissals, athletics and other school events.
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