PALOS HEIGHTS, IL—Where did the summer go? Back-to-school planning is in full swing in Palos Heights SD 128 for the 2026-2027 academic school year, with calendars available to help parents prepare their students for a smooth transition into the new school year.
The first day of school for grades K-8 students is Aug. 20, with the first day of preschool on Aug. 27.
Some dates are subject to change during the school year. We also suggest that you check the Dist. 128 calendar or your child's school (Indian Hill, Chippewa, Independence and Navajo Heights) for late starts, early dismissals, exams, open houses, athletic and school events, as well as your child's school.
Here is the list of dates to know for the 2026-2027 school year:
Aug. 20 – First day for K-8 students, early dismissal noon
Aug. 27 - First day of preschool
Sept. 7 – Labor Day, no school
Oct. 9 – Parent-Teacher conferences, student non-attendance day
Oct. 12 – Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day, no school
Nov. 3 - Teacher institute, no student attendance
Nov. 23 through Nov. 27 – Fall/Thanksgiving break, no school
Nov. 30 - School resumes
Dec. 22 - Early dismissal: Navajo 1:15 p.m., Independence 1:25 p.m.; Indian Hill K/PM PreK and Chippewa 1:30 p.m.; and PreK 10 a.m..
Dec. 23 through Jan. 5– Winter Break, no school
Jan. 6 – School resumes
Jan. 18 – Martin Luther King Jr. Day, no school
Feb. 15 – Presidents' Day, no school
March 10 - Eid al-Fitr, no school
March 26 through April 5 - Spring Break
April 6 - Teacher Institute, Consolidated Election, no student attendance
April 7 - School resumes
May 17 – Eid al-Adha, no school
May 31 - Memorial Day
June 3 – Last day for K-8 students, early dismissal noon
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