Carlisle Area School District Calendar 2025-2026

The Carlisle 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

  • School Year (First day to Last day): August 19, 2025 – June 3, 2026
  • Thanksgiving Recess: November 26, 2025 – November 28, 2025
  • Winter Recess: December 24, 2025 – January 2, 2026
  • Spring Recess: April 2, 2026 – April 6, 2026

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

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Carlisle Area School District Calendar 2025-2026

August 2025

  • August 13–14 – No School for Students / In-Service
  • August 19 – First Day of School
  • August 22 – No School for Students / In-Service (Half-Day)

September 2025

  • September 1 – Labor Day (No School)

October 2025

  • October 3 – No School for Students / In-Service (Half-Day)
  • October 13 – No School for Students / Professional Development
  • October 24 – Secondary 1st Marking Period Closes

November 2025

  • November 12 – Elementary 1st Marking Period Closes
  • November 14 – Early Dismissal - Elementary Students Only (Act 80)
  • November 24–25 – No School / ES/MS Parent Teacher Conferences / In-Service (Act 80)
  • November 26–28 – Thanksgiving Recess (No School)

December 2025

  • December 1 – Thanksgiving Recess (No School) - referenced
  • December 23 – Half-day for Students/Staff
  • December 24–31 – Winter Recess (No School)

January 2026

  • January 1–2 – Winter Recess (No School)
  • January 14 – Secondary 2nd Marking Period Closes
  • January 19 – Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (No School)

February 2026

  • February 13 – No School for Students / In-Service (Half-Day)
  • February 16 – Presidents' Day (No School)

March 2026

  • March 2 – Elementary 2nd Marking Period Closes
  • March 13 – Early Dismissal - Elementary Students Only (Act 80)
  • March 24 – Secondary 3rd Marking Period Closes
  • March 30–31 – No School for Students / In-Service (Act 80)

April 2026

  • April 1 – No School for Students / In-Service (Act 80)
  • April 2–6 – Spring Recess (No School)
  • April 23 – Early Dismissal - Elementary Students Only (Act 80)
  • April 24 – No School for Students / Professional Development

May 2026

  • May 25 – Memorial Day (No School)

June 2026

  • June 3 – Last Day for Students / Graduation
  • June 3 – Elementary 3rd Marking Period Closes
  • June 3 – Secondary 4th Marking Period Closes
  • June 4 – No School for Students / In-Service (Half-Day)
  • June 5 – No School for Students / Professional Development
  • June 19 – Juneteenth (No School)

Learn More About Carlisle 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 19, 2025.

When is the last day of school?

The last day for students (and graduation) is June 3, 2026.

When are the Early Release days?

Key early-release/half days include: November 14, 2025; December 23, 2025; March 13, 2026 (elementary early dismissals and district half-day on Dec 23).

When is Spring Break?

Spring Break is April 2–6, 2026.

Is there school on Presidents' Day?

No. Presidents' Day is a no-school holiday on February 16, 2026.

When is Winter Recess?

Winter Recess runs December 24, 2025 through January 2, 2026 (includes district closure dates listed Dec 24–31 and Jan 1–2).

How many student days are in the 2025–2026 calendar?

The published monthly student-day totals add up to 182.5 student days (this includes reported half-days).

Are there snow make-up days or remote options for inclement weather?

Yes. The district may use up to five virtual learning days for inclement weather and may use dates such as February 16, April 6 and/or additional days at the end of the school year as make-up days.


Plan Ahead with the Carlisle Area School District Calendar

Stay organized with the Carlisle 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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