Dauphin County Technical School Calendar 2025-2026

The Dauphin County Technical School 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

  • Academic Year (First day of classes to Last student day): August 25, 2025 – June 4, 2026
  • 1st Marking Period: August 25, 2025 – October 31, 2025
  • 2nd Marking Period: November 3, 2025 – January 21, 2026
  • Keystone Testing Window (Winter): December 13, 2025 – December 17, 2025
  • Winter Recess: December 24, 2025 – December 31, 2025
  • 3rd Marking Period: January 22, 2026 – March 26, 2026
  • 4th Marking Period: March 27, 2026 – June 4, 2026
  • Spring Break: April 2, 2026 – April 6, 2026
  • Keystone Testing Window (Spring): May 11, 2026 – May 21, 2026

Note: This calendar page is created based on information from the official website Dauphin County Technical School

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Dauphin County Technical School Calendar 2025-2026

August 2025

  • August 5–14 – Teacher Float Days
  • August 11–14 – New Teacher Orientation
  • August 18–21 – Staff Development (start of year)
  • August 20 – New Student Orientation (Evening)
  • August 21 – Late Start (Teachers)
  • August 22 – Wolverine Welcome (9th Grade Only) - Early Dismissal
  • August 25 – First Day of School (All Grades) / 1st Marking Period Begins

September 2025

  • September 1 – Labor Day Recess
  • September 16 – Virtual Learning Day (synchronous)

October 2025

  • October 13 – Columbus Day / No School
  • October 27–30 – Middle School Tours
  • October 31 – End of 1st Marking Period

November 2025

  • November 3 – 2nd Marking Period Begins
  • November 4 – Election Day / Student No School (Staff Development)
  • November 11 – Veterans Day - No School
  • November 25 – Early Dismissal (Day before Fall Recess)
  • November 26–28 – Fall Recess / Thanksgiving Break

December 2025

  • December 13 – Keystone Testing Window Begins (Winter)
  • December 17 – Keystone Testing Window Ends (Winter)
  • December 23 – Early Dismissal (Winter break begins)
  • December 24–31 – Winter Recess

January 2026

  • January 19 – Martin Luther King Jr. Day - No School
  • January 21 – End of 2nd Marking Period
  • January 22 – SkillsUSA Competitions (Asynchronous)
  • January 22 – 3rd Marking Period Begins
  • January 26 – Asynchronous / Staff Development Day

February 2026

  • February 16 – Presidents' Day - No School

March 2026

  • March 26 – End of 3rd Marking Period
  • March 27 – 4th Marking Period Begins

April 2026

  • April 2–6 – Spring Break
  • April 21 – NOCTI (12th grade only) / Remote learning for 10th & 11th
  • April 28 – Written NOCTI

May 2026

  • May 11 – Keystone Testing Window Begins (Spring)
  • May 21 – Keystone Testing Window Ends (Spring)
  • May 25 – Memorial Day - No School
  • May 29 – Field Day

June 2026

  • June 2 – Graduation
  • June 4 – Student Last Day / End of 4th Marking Period
  • June 4 – Student Early Dismissal (Last Day)
  • June 5 – Last Staff Day / Staff Development

Learn More About Dauphin County Technical School

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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 last student day is June 4, 2026 (early dismissal).

When are the Early Release days?

Examples of early release days include August 22, 2025 (9th grade Wolverine Welcome), November 25, 2025 (day before Thanksgiving recess), and December 23, 2025 (before winter recess).

When is Spring Break?

Spring Break is April 2–6, 2026.

Is there school on Veterans Day?

No. Veterans Day is November 11, 2025 — there is no school.

When are the Keystone testing windows?

Keystone testing windows listed are December 13–17, 2025 (winter) and May 11–21, 2026 (spring).

When are the marking periods?

Marking periods are: 1st Aug 25–Oct 31, 2025; 2nd Nov 3, 2025–Jan 21, 2026; 3rd Jan 22–Mar 26, 2026; 4th Mar 27–Jun 4, 2026.

When is graduation?

Graduation is scheduled for June 2, 2026.


Plan Ahead with the Dauphin County Technical School Calendar

Stay organized with the Dauphin County Technical School 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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