Chester Area School District 39-1 Calendar 2026-2027
Complete holiday schedule and key dates for Chester Area School District 39-1 for the 2026-2027 academic year. Official district website
School Year Timeline
Key Dates
| Event | Date(s) | Status |
|---|---|---|
| First Day of School | August 19, 2026 (Wed) | School Opens |
| Labor Day | September 7, 2026 (Mon) | No School |
| Native American Day | October 9, 2026 - October 12, 2026 | No School |
| Thanksgiving | November 25, 2026 - November 27, 2026 | No School |
| Christmas | December 23, 2026 - January 4, 2027 | No School |
| Martin Luther King Day | January 18, 2027 (Mon) | No School |
| Presidents Day | February 12, 2027 - February 15, 2027 | No School |
| Spring Break | March 17, 2027 - March 19, 2027 | No School |
| Easter | March 26, 2027 - March 29, 2027 | No School |
| Last Day of School | May 19, 2027 (Wed) | School Closes |
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Extended Time Off
| Window | Date(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Labor Day Window | Sep 4–7, 2026Districtwide no-school: Sep 4, 2026; Sep 7, 2026 · Adjacent weekend: Sep 5–6, 2026 | 4 days |
| Thanksgiving Window | Nov 25–29, 2026Districtwide no-school: Nov 25–27, 2026 · Adjacent weekend: Nov 28–29, 2026 | 5 days |
| Spring Break Window | Mar 17–21, 2027Districtwide no-school: Mar 17–19, 2027 · Adjacent weekend: Mar 20–21, 2027 | 5 days |
Other Important Dates
| Event | Date(s) |
|---|---|
| 1st quarter ends (Chester Area School District general K–12 calendar) | October 16, 2026 (Fri) |
| 2nd quarter begins (Chester Area School District general K–12 calendar) | October 19, 2026 (Mon) |
| 2nd quarter ends (Chester Area School District general K–12 calendar) | December 22, 2026 (Tue) |
| 3rd quarter begins (Chester Area School District general K–12 calendar) | January 5, 2027 (Tue) |
| 3rd quarter ends (Chester Area School District general K–12 calendar) | March 16, 2027 (Tue) |
| 4th quarter begins (Chester Area School District general K–12 calendar) | March 22, 2027 (Mon) |
| 2:00 pm Graduation (Graduating students and families) | May 15, 2027 (Sat) |
| 4th quarter ends (Chester Area School District general K–12 calendar) | May 19, 2027 (Wed) |
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Chester Area School District 39-1
Chester Area School District 39-1 delivers preschool-through-12th-grade education in Chester, supplemented by specialized learning options including High Plains Alternative School and the Colony High School Program. The latter combines online instruction with local support for Hutterite students; families should confirm eligibility and placement with the district.
The district implements the Flyer Five character initiative across all grade levels. Students participate in instrumental band, choral music, theatre, and athletics, with parents monitoring academic progress via Infinite Campus and following school events on activity livestreams.
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Chester Area School District 39-1 uses this Spring Break week, while Custer School District 16-1 (March 25, 2027 - March 29, 2027) and Canton School District 41-1 (March 12, 2027) use different windows in the related calendar set.
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