Palmerton Area School District Calendar 2025-2026

The Palmerton Area School District calendar for the 2025-2026 school year provides all the necessary dates for students, parents, and staff. The calendar includes important information such as employee planning days, school holidays, and recess periods. Here's a detailed overview to help you plan your academic year.

Key Dates

  • Major In-Service / Teacher Non-Student Days: August 18, 2025 – August 21, 2025
  • School Year: August 25, 2025 – June 5, 2026
  • Student First Day: August 25, 2025
  • Keystone Testing (Winter Window): January 5, 2026 – January 16, 2026
  • Make-up Days (designated): February 13, 2026 – April 2, 2026
  • PSSA Testing Window: April 20, 2026 – April 30, 2026
  • Keystone Testing (Spring Window): May 11, 2026 – May 21, 2026
  • Graduation: June 4, 2026
  • Student Last Day / End of School Year: June 5, 2026

Note: This calendar page is created based on information from the official website Palmerton Area School District

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Palmerton Area School District Calendar 2025-2026

August 2025

  • August 12 – New Teacher Induction
  • August 18–21 – Teacher In-Service Days
  • August 25 – Student First Day

September 2025

  • September 1 – Labor Day

October 2025

  • October 3 – Act 80 Day
  • October 13 – Columbus Day

November 2025

  • November 1 – Teacher In-Service Day
  • November 24–26 – Parent/Teacher Conferences (Early Dismissals - 1/2 Days)
  • November 27–28 – Thanksgiving Holidays

December 2025

  • December 22–31 – Winter Holidays

January 2026

  • January 1–2 – Winter Holidays (observed)
  • January 5 – Keystone Testing Begins
  • January 16 – Keystone Testing Ends
  • January 19 – Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

February 2026

  • February 6 – Act 80 Day
  • February 13–16 – Presidents' Day Holiday Window

March 2026

  • March 20 – Act 80 Day

April 2026

  • April 2–6 – Spring Break
  • April 20 – PSSA ELA Testing Begins
  • April 24 – PSSA ELA Testing Ends
  • April 27 – PSSA Math/Science & Makeups Begins
  • April 30 – PSSA Math/Science & Makeups Ends

May 2026

  • May 1 – Teacher In-Service Day
  • May 19 – Early Dismissal (half day)
  • May 11 – Keystone Testing Begins (Spring Window)
  • May 21 – Keystone Testing Ends (Spring Window)
  • May 22–25 – Memorial Day Holiday Window

June 2026

  • June 4 – Early Dismissal (half day) / Graduation Day
  • June 5 – Student Last Day (Early Dismissal / Last Day of School)
  • June 8 – Teacher In-Service Day

Learn More About Palmerton Area School District

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is the first day of school?

The first day of school is August 25, 2025.

When is the last day of school?

The student last day is June 5, 2026 (early dismissal).

When are the Early Release days?

Upcoming early release days include Nov 24, 2025; Nov 25, 2025; and Nov 26, 2025 (parent/teacher conferences). Other half days: May 19, 2026; June 4, 2026; June 5, 2026.

When is Spring Break?

Spring Break is April 2–6, 2026 (April 2 is listed as a designated make-up day).

Is there school on Columbus Day?

No. Columbus Day is a school holiday on October 13, 2025.

When are the PSSA testing windows?

PSSA ELA: April 20–24, 2026. PSSA Math/Science and makeups: April 27–30, 2026.

When are Keystone testing windows?

Keystone testing windows are Jan 5–16, 2026 and May 11–21, 2026.

When is graduation?

Graduation is scheduled for June 4, 2026 (rain date June 5, 2026).

When are teacher in-service (student non-attendance) days?

Major in-service days include Aug 18–21, 2025; May 1, 2026; and June 8, 2026. Act 80 professional days (no students) include Oct 3, 2025; Feb 6, 2026; and Mar 20, 2026.


Plan Ahead with the Palmerton Area School District Calendar

Stay organized with the Palmerton Area School District 2025-2026 calendar. Whether you're a student or a parent, this calendar will help you keep track of important dates such as school holidays, planning days, and breaks. Be sure to bookmark this page for quick access to important updates throughout the school year.

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