Columbia Borough School District Calendar 2025-2026

The Columbia Borough 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: August 25, 2025 – June 5, 2026
  • First Day of School (Grades 1-12): August 25, 2025
  • Winter Break: December 24, 2025 – January 2, 2026
  • Spring Break: April 3, 2026 – April 9, 2026
  • PSSA / State Testing Window (Grades 3-8 ELA): April 20, 2026 – April 24, 2026
  • PSSA / State Testing Window (Grades 3-8 Math): April 27, 2026 – April 29, 2026
  • Grades 5 & 8 Science Testing: April 27, 2026 – May 1, 2026
  • Keystone Exams (Biology, Literature, Algebra I): May 11, 2026 – May 22, 2026
  • Last Student Day (Tentative): June 5, 2026

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

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Columbia Borough School District Calendar 2025-2026

August 2025

  • August 25 – First Day of School for Grades 1-12
  • August 25–27 – Kindergarten Modified Schedule
  • August 28 – First Full Day for Kindergarten
  • August 18 – Professional Development (Staff)
  • August 19 – 1/2 Classroom Prep / 1/2 Professional Development
  • August 20 – Professional Development (Staff)
  • August 21 – 1/2 Classroom Prep / 1/2 Professional Development
  • August 22 – Schools Closed: Offices Open

September 2025

  • September 1 – Labor Day
  • September 26 – Professional Development

October 2025

  • October 13 – Indigenous Peoples' / Columbus Day
  • October 24 – Professional Development
  • October 29 – First Marking Period Ends

November 2025

  • November 24 – Schools Closed: Conferences K-12
  • November 25 – 1/2 Day Professional Development (K-8) / Full Day PD (9-12)
  • November 27–28 – Fall Break

December 2025

  • December 23 – Professional Development
  • December 24–January 2 – Winter Break

January 2026

  • January 1 – New Year's Holiday
  • January 16 – Second Marking Period Ends
  • January 19 – Martin Luther King Jr. Day

February 2026

  • February 13 – Professional Development
  • February 16 – President's Day

March 2026

  • March 6 – School In Session - Weather Make-Up Day
  • March 9 – Professional Development
  • March 27 – Third Marking Period Ends

April 2026

  • April 3–9 – Spring Break
  • April 20 – Grades 3-8 ELA Testing Begins
  • April 24 – Grades 3-8 ELA Testing Ends
  • April 27 – Grades 3-8 Math Testing Begins
  • April 29 – Grades 3-8 Math Testing Ends
  • April 27 – Grades 5 & 8 Science Testing Begins

May 2026

  • May 1 – Grades 5 & 8 Science Testing Ends
  • May 11 – Keystone Exams (Biology, Literature, Algebra I) Begins
  • May 22 – Keystone Exams (Biology, Literature, Algebra I) Ends
  • May 22 – Professional Development
  • May 25 – Memorial Day

June 2026

  • June 1–3 – Half-Day Early Dismissal for Seniors
  • June 3 – Graduation
  • June 5 – Fourth Marking Period Ends
  • June 5 – Last Student Day (Tentative)

Learn More About Columbia Borough School District

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is the first day of school?

The first day of school for grades 1–12 is August 25, 2025.

When is the last day of school?

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

When are the Early Release days?

Known early-release / half-day schedules include November 25, 2025 (half-day PD K–8) and June 1–3, 2026 (half-day early dismissal for seniors).

When is Spring Break?

Spring Break is April 3–9, 2026.

When is Winter Break?

Winter Break runs December 24, 2025 through January 2, 2026.

Is there school on Labor Day?

No — Labor Day is observed on September 1, 2025; schools are closed.

When are statewide PSSA and state testing windows?

Grades 3–8 ELA: April 20–24, 2026; Grades 3–8 Math: April 27–29, 2026; Grades 5 & 8 Science: April 27–May 1, 2026.

When are the Keystone Exams scheduled?

Keystone exams (Biology, Literature, Algebra I) are scheduled May 11–22, 2026.

When do marking periods end?

First marking period ends October 29, 2025; second ends January 16, 2026; third ends March 27, 2026; fourth ends June 5, 2026.


Plan Ahead with the Columbia Borough School District Calendar

Stay organized with the Columbia Borough 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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