2026-2027 school calendar
Last updated: October 24, 2026
First and last days, breaks, early dismissals, clinic closures, and family events for the Black Bear Academy school year. Download the PDF to print it or save it to your phone.
Key dates for 2026-2027
Early dismissal is at 1 PM on staff professional development days, and at 11:45 AM before Thanksgiving, on the last day of the fall semester, and on the last day of school.
Subject to change. Dates and times may change during the school year. Check this page for the latest version, or call (773) 244-0700 with questions.
All dates
August 2026
- Thursday, August 20
Meet Your Teacher, 10 to 11 AM
- Monday, August 24
Parent Orientation, 6 to 7 PM
Staff Professional Development
- Tuesday, August 25
First Day of School (no 3 PM Extended Day)
Back-to-School Kickoff Party, 3 to 5 PM
September 2026
- Monday, September 7
Labor Day
- Monday, September 14
Parent Talk
- Friday, September 25
Early dismissal, 1 PM
Staff Professional Development
October 2026
- Friday, October 2
National Custodial Appreciation Day
Room Parent Meeting
- Monday, October 12
Indigenous Peoples' Day
- Tuesday, October 13 and Wednesday, October 14
School Picture Days
- Friday, October 16
National Boss's Day
- Thursday, October 29
Halloween Party, 4 to 6 PM
November 2026
- Monday, November 2
Report Card Conferences
- Monday, November 9
Parent Talk
- Wednesday, November 11
School Picture Retake Day
Early dismissal, 1 PM
Staff Professional Development
- Wednesday, November 25
Early dismissal, 11:45 AM
- Thursday, November 26 and Friday, November 27
Thanksgiving Break
December 2026
- Friday, December 4
Room Parent Meeting
- Monday, December 7
School Application Office Hours
- Friday, December 18
Last Day of Fall Semester
Winter Concert and Party, 11 to 11:45 AM
Early dismissal, 11:45 AM
- Monday, December 21 to Friday, January 1
Winter Break
January 2027
- Monday, January 4
First Day of Winter Semester
- Monday, January 18
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
- Friday, January 22
Report Card Email Delivery Day (no Communication Card)
Parents' Night Out
- Friday, January 29
Early dismissal, 1 PM
Staff Professional Development
February 2027
- Monday, February 1
Parent Talk
- Friday, February 5
Room Parent Meeting
- Monday, February 15
Presidents' Day
- Tuesday, February 23
Early dismissal, 1 PM
Staff Professional Development
March 2027
Social Work Appreciation Month
- Tuesday, March 9
School Picture Retake Day
- Thursday, March 11
St. Patrick's Day Party, 4 to 6 PM
- Monday, March 22 to Friday, March 26
Spring Break
April 2027
Occupational Therapy Appreciation Month
- Monday, April 5
Parent Talk
- Friday, April 9
Early dismissal, 1 PM
Staff Professional Development
- Monday, April 12
Report Card Conferences
- Thursday, April 22
Administrative Professionals Day
May 2027
Speech Therapy Appreciation Month
- Monday, May 3 to Friday, May 7
Teacher Appreciation Week
- Friday, May 7
Room Parent Meeting
Parents' Night Out
- Wednesday, May 12
National Mental Health Provider Appreciation Day
- Friday, May 28
Report Card Email Delivery Day (no Communication Card)
- Monday, May 31
Memorial Day
June 2027
- Friday, June 4
Last Day of School (Graduation Day)
Early dismissal, 11:45 AM
What the labels mean
Classes do not meet that day.
The clinic is also closed, so there are no therapy appointments.
Classes do not meet, but the clinic is open for scheduled appointments.
The school day ends early. The time is listed with each date.
Questions about a date? Call (773) 244-0700 or email info@blackbearacademy.com.
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