Elk Point-Jefferson School District 61-7 Calendar 2026-2027
Complete holiday schedule and key dates for Elk Point-Jefferson School District 61-7 for the 2026-2027 academic year. Official district website
School Year Timeline
Key Dates
| Event | Date(s) | Status |
|---|---|---|
| First Day of School | August 25, 2026 (Tue) | School Opens |
| Labor Day Break | September 4, 2026 (Fri) | No School |
| Labor Day Break | September 7, 2026 (Mon) | No School |
| Native American Day | October 12, 2026 (Mon) | No School |
| Thanksgiving Break | November 25, 2026 - November 27, 2026 | No School |
| MLK Day | January 18, 2027 (Mon) | No School |
| President's Day | February 15, 2027 (Mon) | No School |
| Spring Break | March 18, 2027 - March 19, 2027 | No School |
| Easter Break | March 26, 2027 (Fri) | No School |
| Easter Break | March 29, 2027 (Mon) | No School |
| Last Day of School | May 20, 2027 (Thu) | School Closes |
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Extended Time Off
| Window | Date(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Labor Day Break Window | Sep 4–7, 2026Districtwide no-school: Sep 4, 2026; Sep 7, 2026 · Adjacent weekend: Sep 5–6, 2026 | 4 days |
| Native American Day Window | Oct 9–12, 2026Districtwide no-school: Oct 9, 2026; Oct 12, 2026 · Adjacent weekend: Oct 10–11, 2026 | 4 days |
| Thanksgiving Break Window | Nov 25–29, 2026Districtwide no-school: Nov 25–27, 2026 · Adjacent weekend: Nov 28–29, 2026 | 5 days |
| Student Holiday Window | Dec 23, 2026–Jan 4, 2027Districtwide no-school: Dec 23, 2026–Jan 1, 2027; Jan 4, 2027 · Adjacent weekend: Jan 2–3, 2027 | 13 days |
| President's Day Window | Feb 12–15, 2027Districtwide no-school: Feb 12, 2027; Feb 15, 2027 · Adjacent weekend: Feb 13–14, 2027 | 4 days |
| Spring Break Window | Mar 18–21, 2027Districtwide no-school: Mar 18–19, 2027 · Adjacent weekend: Mar 20–21, 2027 | 4 days |
| Easter Break Window | Mar 26–29, 2027Districtwide no-school: Mar 26, 2027; Mar 29, 2027 · Adjacent weekend: Mar 27–28, 2027 | 4 days |
Other Important Dates
| Event | Date(s) |
|---|---|
| Quarter 1 ends | October 23, 2026 (Fri) |
| Trimester 1 ends (JK–2 students) | November 6, 2026 (Fri) |
| Quarter 2 ends | December 22, 2026 (Tue) |
| Semester 1 ends | December 22, 2026 (Tue) |
| PT Conference Week (Scheduled Throughout Week) (District students and families with scheduled conferences) | February 8, 2027 - February 11, 2027 |
| Trimester 2 ends (JK–2 students) | February 11, 2027 (Thu) |
| Quarter 3 ends | March 5, 2027 (Fri) |
| Graduation Day @ 1:00 PM (Graduating students and families; ceremony 1:00 PM) | May 15, 2027 (Sat) |
| Quarter 4 ends | May 20, 2027 (Thu) |
| Semester 2 ends | May 20, 2027 (Thu) |
| Trimester 3 ends (JK–2 students) | May 20, 2027 (Thu) |
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Elk Point-Jefferson School District 61-7
Elk Point-Jefferson School District 61-7 serves both southeastern South Dakota communities through unified elementary, middle, and high school facilities, starting with junior kindergarten.
Secondary students plan academic sequences using the high school curriculum guide, tracking coursework through Infinite Campus and Planbook. The district provides central busing, cafeteria accounts, and weather delay alerts to assist rural families with daily planning.
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Elk Point-Jefferson School District 61-7 lists Student Holiday as 8 weekdays off. This named block is worth tracking separately for childcare, appointments, travel, and shared household calendars.
Elk Point-Jefferson School District 61-7 uses this Spring Break week, while Douglas School District 51-1 (March 29, 2027 - April 2, 2027) and Flandreau School District 50-3 (March 24, 2027 - March 25, 2027) use different windows in the related calendar set.
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Data Source: Elk Point-Jefferson School District 2026-2027 School Calendar — Approved by Board of Education on 2/9/26 How we verify dates
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