Wilkes-Barre Area School District Calendar 2026-2027
Complete holiday schedule and key dates for Wilkes-Barre 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 | September 8, 2026 | School Opens |
| Columbus Day | October 12, 2026 | No School |
| Veterans Day | November 11, 2026 | No School |
| Thanksgiving Vacation | November 26-30, 2026 | No School |
| Christmas Vacation | December 24, 2026 - January 3, 2027 | No School |
| Martin Luther King Day | January 18, 2027 | No School |
| Presidents Day | February 15, 2027 | No School |
| Easter Vacation | March 25-29, 2027 | No School |
| Memorial Day | May 31, 2027 | No School |
| Last Day of School | June 10, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Presidents Day Window | Feb 12–15, 2027 | 4 days |
Other Important Dates
| Event | Date(s) |
|---|---|
| Second Semester Begins | February 1, 2027 (Mon) |
| Graduation/Last Student Day | June 10, 2027 (Thu) |
Wilkes-Barre Area SD Calendar 2026-2027 PennsylvaniaSchoolCalendar.com
View the full 2026-2027 school year by month.
Wilkes-Barre 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
9 schools| School | Grades reported | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|
| Daniel J Flood El Sch | K–5 | 607 |
| Dodson El Sch | K–5 | 537 |
| Dr David W Kistler El Sch | K–5 | 978 |
| G A R MS | 6–8 | 1,086 |
| Heights/Murray El Sch | K–5 | 814 |
| Solomon/Plains El Sch | K–5 | 693 |
| Solomon/Plains MS | 6–8 | 790 |
| Wilkes-Barre Area HS | 9–12 | 2,609 |
| Wilkes-Barre Area SD STEM Academy | 9–12 | 118 |
Compared With Pennsylvania Districts
Selected highlights from this district calendar and related Pennsylvania calendar pages.
Wilkes-Barre Area SD starts on this date; Bethlehem Area SD (August 24, 2026) uses different first-day dates in the related calendar set.
Wilkes-Barre Area SD ends on this date; Bethlehem Area SD (June 7, 2027) closes on different dates in the related calendar set.
Compare key dates with nearby districts
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Frequently Asked Questions
Christmas Vacation runs from December 24, 2026 through January 3, 2027. School reopens January 4.
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About This Calendar
Data Source: Archived Wilkes-Barre Area School District EMS LINQ Master Calendar ICS export. How we verify dates
Disclaimer: This website is not affiliated with Wilkes-Barre 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.