Elizabethtown Area School District Calendar 2026-2027
Complete holiday schedule and key dates for Elizabethtown 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 | August 31, 2026 | Early Dismissal |
| September Recess | September 4, 2026 and September 7, 2026 | No School |
| October Recess | October 12, 2026 | No School |
| Fall Recess | November 26-27, 2026 and November 30, 2026 | No School |
| Winter Recess | December 24, 2026 - January 1, 2027 | No School |
| January Recess | January 18, 2027 | No School |
| February Recess | February 15, 2027 | No School |
| Spring Recess | March 26, 2027 and March 29, 2027 | No School |
| May Recess | May 31, 2027 | No School |
| Last Day of School | June 4, 2027 | Early Dismissal |
Extended Time Off
Four or more days without school created by weekends or adjacent districtwide no-school dates.
| Window | Date(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|
| September Recess Window | Sep 4–7, 2026 | 4 days |
| Fall Recess Window | Nov 26–30, 2026 | 5 days |
| Winter Recess Window | Dec 24, 2026–Jan 3, 2027 | 11 days |
| Spring Recess Window | Mar 26–30, 2027 | 5 days |
Other Important Dates
| Event | Date(s) |
|---|---|
| End of Grades 6-12 Marking Period 1 | November 4, 2026 (Wed) |
| K-12 Fall Conferences | November 5, 2026 - November 6, 2026 |
| Start of Grades 6-12 Marking Period 2 | November 9, 2026 (Mon) |
| End of K-5 Trimester 1 | December 1, 2026 (Tue) |
| Start of K-5 Trimester 2 | December 2, 2026 (Wed) |
| End of Grades 6-12 Marking Period 2 | January 22, 2027 (Fri) |
| Start of Grades 6-12 Marking Period 3 | January 26, 2027 (Tue) |
| End of K-5 Trimester 2 | March 8, 2027 (Mon) |
| Start of K-5 Trimester 3 | March 9, 2027 (Tue) |
| K-12 Spring Conferences | March 30, 2027 (Tue) |
| End of Grades 6-12 Marking Period 3 | April 2, 2027 (Fri) |
| Start of Grades 6-12 Marking Period 4 | April 5, 2027 (Mon) |
| End of Grades 6-12 Marking Period 4 | June 4, 2027 (Fri) |
| End of K-5 Trimester 3 | June 4, 2027 (Fri) |
Elizabethtown Area SD Calendar 2026-2027 PennsylvaniaSchoolCalendar.com
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Elizabethtown 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
5 schools| School | Grades reported | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|
| Bainbridge El Sch | K–2 | 194 |
| Bear Creek School | 3–5 | 722 |
| East High Street El Sch | K–2 | 472 |
| Elizabethtown Area MS | 6–8 | 802 |
| Elizabethtown Area SHS | 9–12 | 1,236 |
Compared With Pennsylvania Districts
Selected highlights from this district calendar and related Pennsylvania calendar pages.
Elizabethtown Area SD starts on this date; Conestoga Valley SD (August 19, 2026) and Cocalico SD (August 25, 2026) use different first-day dates in the related calendar set.
Elizabethtown Area SD lists 4 early-release or half-day items that may affect pickup times even when school is in session.
Elizabethtown Area SD uses this Spring Break week, while Cocalico SD (March 26, 2027 - March 29, 2027) uses different windows in the related calendar set.
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About This Calendar
Data Source: Board-approved district Calendar-at-a-Glance from the official district source set. How we verify dates
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