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Back To School: Palos Heights Dist. 128 Academic Calendar 2023-2024

The first day of school for students in grades K-8 is Aug. 24, with preschoolers reporting Aug. 31 for Dist. 128 schools in Palos Heights.

PALOS HEIGHTS, IL — Back-to-school planning has already begun for the 2023-2024 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 students is Aug. 24, with a noon dismissal for D128 schools in Palos Hills and Hickory Hills.

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, Navajo Heights and Independence Junior High) for late starts, early dismissals, exams, open houses, athletic and school events, as well as your child's school.

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Here is the list of dates to know for Dist. 128 schools this school year:

Aug. 24 - First day of school grades K-8, noon dismissal
Aug. 29 - Preschool screening
Aug. 31 - First day of preschool

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Sept. 4 - Labor Day, off

Oct. 6 - Institute Day, no student attendance
Oct. 9 - Columbus Day, off

Nov. 20 to Nov. 21 - Parent/teacher conferences, no student attendance
Nov. 22 to Nov. 24 - Thanksgiving break
Nov. 27 - School resumes

Dec. 22 to Jan. 5 - Winter break

Jan. 8 - School resumes
Jan. 15 - Martin Luther King Jr. Day, off

Feb. 19 - Presidents Day, off

March 25 to April 1 - Spring break

April 10 - Eid al Fitr, off

May 30 - Graduation

May 31 - Last day of preschool

June 4 - Last day of school, half day

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