Mechanicsburg Area School District Calendar 2026-2027
Complete holiday schedule and key dates for Mechanicsburg 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 18, 2026 | School Opens |
| Labor Day | September 7, 2026 | No School |
| Thanksgiving Day | November 26, 2026 | No School |
| Christmas Day | December 25, 2026 | No School |
| New Year's Day | January 1, 2027 | No School |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | January 18, 2027 | No School |
| Presidents' Day | February 15, 2027 | No School |
| Last Day of School | May 28, 2027 | School Closes |
Extended Time Off
Four or more days without school created by weekends or adjacent districtwide no-school dates.
| Window | Date(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Student Holiday Window | Sep 4–7, 2026 | 4 days |
| Student Holiday Window | Oct 9–12, 2026 | 4 days |
| Student Holiday Window | Oct 30–Nov 2, 2026 | 4 days |
| Student Holiday Window | Nov 24–30, 2026 | 7 days |
| Student Holiday Window | Dec 23, 2026–Jan 3, 2027 | 12 days |
| Student Holiday Window | Jan 16–19, 2027 | 4 days |
| Student Holiday Window | Feb 12–15, 2027 | 4 days |
| Student Holiday Window | Mar 24–29, 2027 | 6 days |
Other Important Dates
| Event | Date(s) |
|---|---|
| End of Marking Period 1 | October 23, 2026 (Fri) |
| End of Trimester 1 | November 17, 2026 (Tue) |
| End of Marking Period 2 | January 12, 2027 (Tue) |
| End of Trimester 2 | March 4, 2027 (Thu) |
| End of Marking Period 3 | March 31, 2027 (Wed) |
Mechanicsburg Area SD Calendar 2026-2027 PennsylvaniaSchoolCalendar.com
View the full 2026-2027 school year by month.
Mechanicsburg 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
8 schools| School | Grades reported | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|
| Broad Street El Sch | 1–3 | 228 |
| Elmwood Academy | 4–5 | 716 |
| Kindergarten Academy | K | 313 |
| Mechanicsburg Area SHS | 9–12 | 1,449 |
| Mechanicsburg MS | 6–8 | 1,130 |
| Northside El Sch | 1–3 | 206 |
| Shepherdstown El Sch | 1–3 | 282 |
| Upper Allen El Sch | K–3 | 345 |
Compared With Pennsylvania Districts
Selected highlights from this district calendar and related Pennsylvania calendar pages.
Mechanicsburg Area SD lists 5 early-release or half-day items that may affect pickup times even when school is in session.
Mechanicsburg Area SD lists 14 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 Mechanicsburg Area SD.
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About This Calendar
Data Source: Board-adopted Mechanicsburg Area School District instructional calendar. How we verify dates
Disclaimer: This website is not affiliated with Mechanicsburg 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.