The South Sanpelle School District has approved the final school calendar for the 2026-27 academic year. According to the approved plan, classes were scheduled to begin on Thursday, August 20, 2026, and conclude on Friday, May 28, 2027.
Adherence to instructional requirements
The schedule follows regulations requiring a 180-day school year totaling 990 hours, with no instructional day shorter than four hours.
Quarterly breakdown of the year
The academic year was divided into four quarters. The first quarter ended on October 23, the second quarter ended on January 15, the third quarter ended on March 19, and the fourth quarter concluded on May 28.
Scheduled breaks and holidays
Several breaks and holidays were noted within the schedule. Students were scheduled to be out of school on September 8, 2026, for a teacher professional development day. Fall break was set for October 16 and October 19-20. The district calendar included a Christmas holiday from December 23 through January 1, as well as a spring break scheduled from March 29 to April 2.
Additional holidays and local events
Other observed holidays included Labor Day on September 7, 2026, Presidents' Day in February, and Memorial Day on May 31. The calendar also noted the 2026 County Fair dates as August 24 through August 29.
End of year and preparation
The final day for students was set for May 28, 2027, which was also the scheduled date for graduation. The approved calendar was part of a plan that included teacher preparation days from August 17 through August 19, 2026.
