The District 65 School Board approved the 2025-2026 school year calendar at Monday’s regular board meeting. The calendar is now available on the District 65 website in English and Spanish. Please note the school calendar for the Joseph E. Hill Early Childhood Center will be forthcoming. 

Below are some calendar highlights for the 2025-2026 school year:

• Staff Institute Days: August 21 and August 22
• First Day of School (K-8): August 25
• Fall Break: November 24-28
• Winter Break: December 22-January 2
• Spring Break: March 30-April 3
• Last Day for 8th grade students: May 29
• Last Day for K-7 students: June 5