Central Dauphin School District Calendar 2026-2027
Complete holiday schedule and key dates for Central Dauphin School District for the 2026-2027 academic year. Official district website
School Year Timeline
Key Dates
| Event | Date(s) | Status |
|---|---|---|
| First Day of School | August 31, 2026 | School Opens |
| Labor Day | September 7, 2026 | No School |
| Veterans Day | November 11, 2026 | No School |
| Fall Break | November 26-30, 2026 | No School |
| Winter Break | December 23, 2026 - January 1, 2027 | No School |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | January 18, 2027 | No School |
| Presidents' Day | February 15, 2027 | No School |
| Memorial Day | May 31, 2027 | No School |
| Last Day of School | June 10, 2027 | School Ends |
Extended Time Off
Four or more days without school created by weekends or adjacent districtwide no-school dates.
| Window | Date(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Break Window | Nov 24–30, 2026 | 7 days |
| Winter Break Window | Dec 23, 2026–Jan 3, 2027 | 12 days |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day Window | Jan 15–18, 2027 | 4 days |
| Presidents' Day Window | Feb 12–15, 2027 | 4 days |
Other Important Dates
| Event | Date(s) |
|---|---|
| First Marking Period Ends - MS & HS | November 2, 2026 (Mon) |
| First Trimester Ends - Elementary | November 19, 2026 (Thu) |
| Second Marking Period Ends - MS & HS | January 26, 2027 (Tue) |
| Second Trimester Ends - Elementary | February 26, 2027 (Fri) |
| Third Marking Period Ends - MS & HS | April 7, 2027 (Wed) |
| CDEHS and CDHS Graduation | June 9, 2027 - June 10, 2027 |
| CDEHS Graduation | June 9, 2027 (Wed) |
| CDHS Graduation | June 10, 2027 (Thu) |
Central Dauphin SD Calendar 2026-2027 PennsylvaniaSchoolCalendar.com
View the full 2026-2027 school year by month.
Central Dauphin 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
19 schools| School | Grades reported | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|
| Central Dauphin East MS | 6–8 | 701 |
| Central Dauphin East SHS | 9–12 | 1,493 |
| Central Dauphin MS | 6–8 | 848 |
| Central Dauphin SHS | 9–12 | 2,002 |
| Chambers Hill El Sch | K–5 | 236 |
| Lawnton El Sch | K–5 | 305 |
| Linglestown El Sch | K–5 | 471 |
| Linglestown MS | 6–8 | 860 |
| Middle Paxton El Sch | K–5 | 275 |
| Mountain View El Sch | K–5 | 381 |
| North Side El Sch | K–5 | 674 |
| Paxtang El Sch | K–5 | 280 |
| Paxtonia El Sch | K–5 | 683 |
| Phillips El Sch | K–5 | 359 |
| Rutherford El Sch | K–5 | 443 |
| South Side El Sch | 1–5 | 553 |
| Swatara MS | 6–8 | 612 |
| Tri-Community El Sch | K–5 | 457 |
| West Hanover El Sch | K–5 | 575 |
Compared With Pennsylvania Districts
Selected highlights from this district calendar and related Pennsylvania calendar pages.
Central Dauphin SD uses this Spring Break week, while Derry Township SD (March 25, 2027 - March 29, 2027) uses different windows in the related calendar set.
Central Dauphin SD starts on this date; Derry Township SD (August 24, 2026) and Harrisburg SD (August 26, 2026) use different first-day dates in the related calendar set.
Central Dauphin SD lists 9 teacher, planning, or student-holiday items beyond the headline break periods.
Central Dauphin SD ends on this date; Derry Township SD (June 3, 2027) and Harrisburg SD (June 4, 2027) close on different dates in the related calendar set.
Compare key dates with nearby districts
Choose one or two related districts to line up major planning dates with Central Dauphin SD.
Frequently Asked Questions
The official calendar lists March 24, March 25, and March 29 as make-up-day candidates.
Related Links
About This Calendar
Data Source: Archived Central Dauphin School District 2026-2027 official calendar PDF. How we verify dates
Disclaimer: This website is not affiliated with Central Dauphin 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.