Harrisburg School District Calendar 2027-2028
Complete holiday schedule and key dates for Harrisburg School District for the 2027-2028 academic year. Official district website
School Year Timeline
Key Dates
| Event | Date(s) | Status |
|---|---|---|
| First Day of School | August 24, 2027 | School Opens |
| Labor Day | September 6, 2027 | No School |
| Columbus Day | October 11, 2027 | No School |
| Veterans Day | November 11, 2027 | No School |
| Thanksgiving Day | November 25, 2027 | No School |
| MLK Day | January 17, 2028 | No School |
| President's Day | February 21, 2028 | No School |
| Memorial Day | May 29, 2028 | No School |
| Last Day of School | June 2, 2028 | School Ends |
Extended Time Off
Four or more days without school created by weekends or adjacent districtwide no-school dates.
| Window | Date(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Labor Day Window | Sep 3–6, 2027 | 4 days |
| Student Holiday Window | Nov 24–29, 2027 | 6 days |
| Student Holiday Window | Dec 23, 2027–Jan 3, 2028 | 12 days |
Other Important Dates
| Event | Date(s) |
|---|---|
| End of MP1 | October 28, 2027 (Thu) |
| Parent Conferences | November 22, 2027 - November 23, 2027 |
| End of MP2 | January 24, 2028 (Mon) |
| End of MP3 | March 24, 2028 (Fri) |
| End of MP4 | June 2, 2028 (Fri) |
| Graduation | June 3, 2028 (Sat) |
Harrisburg SD Calendar 2027-2028 PennsylvaniaSchoolCalendar.com
View the full 2027-2028 school year by month.
Harrisburg 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
12 schools| School | Grades reported | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|
| Benjamin Franklin Sch | Pre-K–5 | 703 |
| Camp Curtin Academy | 6–8 | 815 |
| Cougar Academy | K–12 | 300 |
| Downey Sch | Pre-K–5 | 376 |
| Foose Sch | K–5 | 547 |
| Harrisburg HS | 9–12 | 1,275 |
| Harrisburg HS - SciTech Cmp | 9–12 | 383 |
| Marshall Math Science Academy | 6–8 | 519 |
| Melrose Sch | K–5 | 517 |
| Rowland Academy | 8 | 155 |
| Scott at Lincoln School | K–5 | 446 |
| Steele School | K–5 | 336 |
Compared With Pennsylvania Districts
Selected highlights from this district calendar and related Pennsylvania calendar pages.
Harrisburg SD starts on this date; Red Lion Area SD (August 23, 2027) and Chambersburg Area SD (August 18, 2027) use different first-day dates in the related calendar set.
Harrisburg SD lists 20 early-release or half-day items that may affect pickup times even when school is in session.
Harrisburg SD lists 17 teacher, planning, or student-holiday items beyond the headline break periods.
Harrisburg SD ends on this date; Conestoga Valley SD (May 31, 2028) and Chambersburg Area SD (May 30, 2028) 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 Harrisburg SD.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. The district lists recurring two-hour early releases from September through March and a half day for students on November 23 and December 22.
The calendar separately labels April 13 and April 17, 2028 as Spring Break snow make-up days and April 14 as a district holiday; it does not publish one consolidated spring break range.
Related Links
About This Calendar
Data Source: Archived Harrisburg City School District 2027-2028 calendar PDF. How we verify dates
Disclaimer: This website is not affiliated with Harrisburg 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.