Altoona Area School District Calendar 2026-2027
Complete holiday schedule and key dates for Altoona Area School District for the 2026-2027 academic year. Official district website
School Year Timeline
Key Dates
| Event | Date(s) | Status |
|---|---|---|
| First Day of School - Elementary/Secondary | August 26, 2026 | School Opens |
| Labor Day | September 7, 2026 | No School |
| Veterans' Day | November 11, 2026 | No School |
| Thanksgiving Day | November 26, 2026 | No School |
| Winter Break | December 25, 2026 | No School |
| New Year's Day Holiday | January 1, 2027 | No School |
| Martin Luther King Day | January 18, 2027 | No School |
| Winter Break/President's Day | February 15, 2027 | No School |
| Spring Break | March 26, 2027 | No School |
| Memorial Day | May 31, 2027 | No School |
| Last Day of School | June 4, 2027 | Half Day |
Extended Time Off
Four or more days without school created by weekends or adjacent districtwide no-school dates.
| Window | Date(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving Day Window | Nov 25–30, 2026 | 6 days |
| Winter Break Window | Dec 24, 2026–Jan 3, 2027 | 11 days |
| Spring Break Window | Mar 26–29, 2027 | 4 days |
Other Important Dates
| Event | Date(s) |
|---|---|
| 1st Marking Period End - Elementary | October 29, 2026 (Thu) |
| 1st Marking Period End - Secondary | October 30, 2026 (Fri) |
| 2nd Marking Period End - Elementary/Secondary | January 21, 2027 (Thu) |
| 3rd Marking Period End - Elementary/Secondary | March 31, 2027 (Wed) |
| 4th Marking Period End - Elementary/Secondary | June 4, 2027 (Fri) |
Altoona Area SD Calendar 2026-2027 PennsylvaniaSchoolCalendar.com
View the full 2026-2027 school year by month.
Altoona Area School District: Enrollment & Schools
Pennsylvania Department of Education enrollment snapshot for 2025–2026, reported as of October 1, 2025.
Schools by grades served
Counts exclude PDE districtwide summary rows. Grade-band counts may overlap when one school serves more than one band.
Schools in the PDE enrollment report
11 schools| School | Grades reported | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|
| Altoona Area HS | 9–12 | 2,169 |
| Altoona Area Jr HS | 6–8 | 1,569 |
| Baker El Sch | K–5 | 246 |
| Irving El Sch | K–5 | 264 |
| Juniata El Sch | K–5 | 442 |
| Juniata Gap El Sch | K–5 | 464 |
| Logan El Sch | K–5 | 437 |
| Mowrie A Ebner El Sch | K–5 | 349 |
| Penn-Lincoln El Sch | K–5 | 328 |
| Pleasant Valley El Sch | K–5 | 416 |
| Washington & Jefferson El Sch | Pre-K | 269 |
Compared With Pennsylvania Districts
Selected highlights from this district calendar and related Pennsylvania calendar pages.
Altoona Area SD uses this Spring Break week, while Carlisle Area SD (March 24, 2027 - March 29, 2027) and Cocalico SD (March 26, 2027 - March 29, 2027) use different windows in the related calendar set.
Altoona Area SD starts on this date; Carlisle Area SD (August 19, 2026) and Central Dauphin SD (August 31, 2026) use different first-day dates in the related calendar set.
Altoona Area SD lists 13 teacher, planning, or student-holiday items beyond the headline break periods.
Compare key dates with nearby districts
Choose one or two related districts to line up major planning dates with Altoona Area SD.
Frequently Asked Questions
The first day for Elementary and Secondary students is August 26, 2026. Kindergarten follows the separate conference and split-group dates shown by the district.
The last student day is June 4, 2027, with students attending in the morning and staff only in the afternoon.
Related Links
About This Calendar
Data Source: Archived Altoona Area School District FINAL calendar PDF. How we verify dates
Disclaimer: This website is not affiliated with Altoona Area School District, the Pennsylvania Department of Education, or any official district body. While we strive for accuracy, always verify important dates with the official district website.