Decatur Public School District 61 Calendar 2026-2027
Complete holiday schedule and key dates for Decatur Public School District 61 for the 2026-2027 academic year. Official district website
School Year Timeline
Key Dates
| Event | Date(s) | Status |
|---|---|---|
| First Day of School | August 12, 2026 (Wed) | School Opens |
| Labor Day | September 7, 2026 (Mon) | No School |
| Thanksgiving Break | November 23, 2026 - November 27, 2026 | No School |
| Winter Break | December 21, 2026 - January 4, 2027 | No School |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | January 18, 2027 (Mon) | No School |
| Presidents' Day | February 15, 2027 (Mon) | No School |
| Spring Break | March 29, 2027 - April 2, 2027 | No School |
| Last Day of School | May 24, 2027 (Mon) | School Closes |
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Extended Time Off
| Window | Date(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Student Holiday Window | Oct 16–19, 2026Districtwide no-school: Oct 16, 2026; Oct 19, 2026 · Adjacent weekend: Oct 17–18, 2026 | 4 days |
| Thanksgiving Break Window | Nov 21–29, 2026Districtwide no-school: Nov 23–27, 2026 · Adjacent weekend: Nov 21–22, 2026; Nov 28–29, 2026 | 9 days |
| Winter Break Window | Dec 19, 2026–Jan 4, 2027Districtwide no-school: Dec 21, 2026–Jan 4, 2027 · Adjacent weekend: Dec 19–20, 2026 | 17 days |
| Spring Break Window | Mar 26–Apr 4, 2027Districtwide no-school: Mar 26, 2027; Mar 29–Apr 2, 2027 · Adjacent weekend: Mar 27–28, 2027; Apr 3–4, 2027 | 10 days |
Other Important Dates
| Event | Date(s) |
|---|---|
| Quarter 1 IPR Period Ends | September 11, 2026 (Fri) |
| Quarter 1 IPR Distribution Date | September 18, 2026 (Fri) |
| Quarter 1 Ends | October 9, 2026 (Fri) |
| Quarter 1 Report Card Distribution Date | October 15, 2026 (Thu) |
| Parent-Teacher Conferences (Fall) | October 16, 2026 (Fri) |
| Quarter 2 IPR Period Ends | November 13, 2026 (Fri) |
| Quarter 2 IPR Distribution Date | November 20, 2026 (Fri) |
| Quarter 2 and Semester 1 End | December 18, 2026 (Fri) |
| Quarter 2 Report Card Distribution Date | January 8, 2027 (Fri) |
| Quarter 3 IPR Period Ends | February 5, 2027 (Fri) |
| Quarter 3 IPR Distribution Date | February 12, 2027 (Fri) |
| Quarter 3 Ends | March 5, 2027 (Fri) |
| Quarter 3 Report Card Distribution Date | March 11, 2027 (Thu) |
| Parent-Teacher Conferences (Spring) | March 12, 2027 (Fri) |
| Quarter 4 IPR Period Ends | April 16, 2027 (Fri) |
| Quarter 4 IPR Distribution Date | April 23, 2027 (Fri) |
| Quarter 4 and Semester 2 End | May 21, 2027 (Fri) |
| Quarter 4 Report Card Distribution Date | May 24, 2027 (Mon) |
Decatur Public Schools Calendar 2026-2027 www.illinoisschoolcalendar.com
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About Decatur Public School District 61
Decatur Public School District 61 combines neighborhood elementary schools, K–8 campuses, a district middle school, two comprehensive high schools, early-learning services, and alternative education. Students can experience different numbers of campus changes even before secondary school. Neighborhood enrollment follows geography; magnet and specialized settings use application or placement procedures.
Three magnet models provide longer K–8 routes: a prekindergarten-through-eighth-grade Montessori school, a K–8 fine-arts program, and a K–8 STEM academy. District residents enter the annual magnet process through the required information meeting and SchoolMint application, followed by the lottery and waitlist when demand exceeds capacity.
Ordinary secondary enrollment leads to one of the two comprehensive high schools. K–12 alternative education and a social-emotional alternative setting serve different student needs through specialized placement. Residence-based progressions and extended K–8 program routes both lead into a secondary map anchored by two comprehensive high schools.
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Decatur Public Schools lists 8 early-release or half-day items that may affect pickup times even when school is in session.
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