Fort Cherry School District Calendar 2025-2026

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The Fort Cherry 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

  • New Staff Orientation: August 13, 2025 – August 14, 2025
  • Teacher In-Service Days (August): August 19, 2025 – August 25, 2025
  • School Year (First Day to Last Day): August 26, 2025 – June 4, 2026
  • Thanksgiving Vacation: November 26, 2025 – December 1, 2025
  • Winter Break: December 22, 2025 – January 2, 2026
  • PA State Testing Windows (Winter / Spring / Summer): January 5, 2026 – July 31, 2026
  • Spring Break: April 3, 2026 – April 6, 2026
  • PA Keystone: Algebra I, Biology, Literature: April 27, 2026 – May 1, 2026
  • Graduation / Commencement: June 5, 2026

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

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Fort Cherry School District Calendar 2025-2026

August 2025

  • August 13–14 – New Staff Orientation
  • August 19–25 – Teacher In-Service Days
  • August 25 – Clerical Day (Teachers)
  • August 26 – First Day of School (First Marking Period Begins)

September 2025

  • September 1 – Labor Day

October 2025

  • October 3 – Apple Fest / Act 80 (Half Day for Students)
  • October 13 – Columbus Day / Teacher In-Service Day

November 2025

  • November 26 – Thanksgiving Vacation Begins
  • December 1 – Thanksgiving Vacation Ends

December 2025

  • December 1 – Thanksgiving Vacation End (carryover)
  • December 22 – Winter Break Begins
  • January 2 – Winter Break Ends

January 2026

  • January 5 – Testing (Winter Wave 2) Begins
  • January 16 – Testing (Winter Wave 2) Ends
  • January 16 – Act 80 (Half Day for Students)
  • January 19 – Martin Luther King Jr. Day
  • January 21 – Report Cards Available

February 2026

  • February 13 – Act 80 (Half Day for Students)
  • February 16 – Presidents' Day

March 2026

  • March 13 – Act 80 (Half Day for Students)

April 2026

  • April 3 – Spring Break Begins
  • April 6 – Spring Break Ends
  • April 7 – Teacher In-Service Day
  • April 27 – PA Keystone Testing Begins (Algebra I, Biology, Literature)

May 2026

  • May 1 – PA Keystone Testing Ends (Algebra I, Biology, Literature)
  • May 11 – Spring Testing Window Begins
  • May 22 – Spring Testing Window Ends
  • May 22 – Kennywood Day (Tentative)
  • May 22–25 – Memorial Day Weekend - No School (listed)

June 2026

  • June 4 – Last Day of School (School Year Ends)
  • June 5 – Teacher In-Service Day / Clerical Day
  • June 5 – Commencement

July 2026 (Testing - Summer)

  • July 27 – Summer Testing Window Begins (Summer)
  • July 31 – Summer Testing Window Ends (Summer)

Learn More About Fort Cherry School District

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is the first day of school?

The first day of school is 2025-08-26.

When is the last day of school?

The last scheduled student day is 2026-06-04.

When are the Early Release (Act 80 / half) days?

Early release half-days listed include 2025-10-03, 2026-01-16, and 2026-02-13 (additional half-days may occur such as 2026-03-13).

When is Spring Break?

Spring Break is 2026-04-03 through 2026-04-06.

Is there school on Martin Luther King Jr. Day?

No. MLK Jr. Day is observed as a holiday on 2026-01-19 (schools closed).

When is Thanksgiving vacation?

Thanksgiving vacation is listed from 2025-11-26 through 2025-12-01.

When is PA Keystone testing for Algebra I, Biology, and Literature?

Keystone testing for those subjects is scheduled 2026-04-27 through 2026-05-01.

When are the district testing windows (Winter/Spring/Summer)?

Testing windows listed include Winter Wave 2: 2026-01-05–2026-01-16; Spring: 2026-05-11–2026-05-22; Summer: 2026-07-27–2026-07-31.

Plan Ahead with the Fort Cherry School District Calendar

Stay organized with the Fort Cherry 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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