Back To School: Palos Consolidated SD 118 School Calendar for 2022-23

PALOS — Back-to-school planning has already begun in Palos Consolidated School Dist. 118 for the 2022-2023 academic school year, with calendars available to help parents prepare their children for a smooth transition into the new school year.

The first day of school for grade 1-8 students is Aug. 24, with kindergarten and preschoolers starting Aug. 25 for Dist. 118 schools in Palos Park, Palos Heights and Palos Township. Some dates are subject to change during the school year. We also suggest that you check the Dist. 118 calendar 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 Dist. 118 schools this school year:

Aug. 22 and Aug. 23 - Teacher Institute Days, no school

Aug. 24 - First day of school, 1-8; visitation for kindergarten and preschool.
Aug. 25 - First day of regular attendance for kindergarten and preschool

Sept. 5 - Labor Day, no school

Oct. 7 - Teacher’s Institute Day, no school
Oct. 10 - Columbus Day, no school

Nov. 8 - Election Day, no school
Nov. 21 and Nov. 22 - Parent-Teacher Conferences, no school
Nov. 23 to Nov. 25 - Thanksgiving Break

Dec. 23 through Jan. 6 – Winter Break

Jan. 9 - School resumes
Jan. 16 - Martin Luther King Jr. Day, no school

Feb. 3 - Teacher in-service, half day
Feb. 20 - President’s Day, no school

March 6 - Casimir Pulaski Day, no school
March 27 through March 31 - Spring Break

April 3 - School resumes
April 7 - Good Friday, no school
April 10 - Non-attendance day

May 5 - Teacher in service, half-day
May 29 - Memorial Day, no school

June 2 - Records day, half-day
June 6 - Eighth-grade graduation
June 9 - Last day of school (half-day)
June 12 to June 16 - Emergency days, if needed