HIGHLAND PARK, IL — Back-to-school planning is already underway in Highland Park, with calendars now available to help parents prepare for the first day of classes in both of its public school districts.
School starts on Aug. 12 for students at Highland Park High School and starts Aug. 20 for students at its feeder schools in North Shore School District 112.
In addition to annual federal holidays, here are some of the important dates to get on the calendar ahead of the start of the 2026-27 school year in public school districts in Highland Park and Highwood:
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