Octorara Area School District Calendar 2025-2026

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The Octorara 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

  • Academic Year: August 25, 2025 – June 5, 2026
  • Act 80 / Early Dismissal Days (summary): September 26, 2025 – June 5, 2026
  • Thanksgiving Break: November 27, 2025 – November 28, 2025
  • Winter Break: December 24, 2025 – January 2, 2026
  • PSSA Testing Window: April 20, 2026 – May 1, 2026
  • Keystone Testing Window: May 11, 2026 – May 22, 2026
  • Last Day of School: June 5, 2026

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

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Source: Octorara Area School District Official Site.

Octorara Area School District Calendar 2025-2026

August 2025

  • August 12–13 – New Teacher Orientation
  • August 19–21 – Staff In-Service / No School for Students
  • August 25 – First Student Day
  • August 29–September 1 – School Not In Session (Long Weekend)

September 2025

  • September 26 – K-12 Early Dismissal (Act 80)

October 2025

  • October 9 – 6-12 Early Dismissal (Conferences)
  • October 13 – No School for Students - Staff In-Service
  • October 16 – 6-12 Evening Conferences (no change to school day)
  • October 17 – K-12 Early Dismissal (Act 80)
  • October 31 – No School 6-12 Only (In-Service/Clerical)

November 2025

  • November 20 – K-5 Early Dismissal (Conferences)
  • November 21 – No School K-5 Only (In-Service/Clerical)
  • November 26 – K-12 Early Dismissal (Students & Staff)
  • November 27–28 – Thanksgiving Break

December 2025

  • December 1 – School Not In Session
  • December 23 – K-12 Early Dismissal (Students & Staff)
  • December 24–January 2 – Winter Break

January 2026

  • January 16 – K-12 Early Dismissal (Act 80) / 2nd MP End
  • January 19 – School Not In Session (Martin Luther King Jr. Day)
  • January 23 – No School K-12 (In-Service/Clerical)

February 2026

  • February 11 – K-12 Early Dismissal (Act 80)
  • February 16 – No School (Presidents' / Teacher Day)

March 2026

  • March 6 – No School K-5 Only (In-Service/Clerical)
  • March 13 – No School (1st Weather Make-Up Day)
  • March 19 – K-12 Early Dismissal (Conferences)
  • March 20 – K-12 Early Dismissal (Students & Staff)
  • March 27 – No School 6-12 Only (In-Service/Clerical)

April 2026

  • April 2 – No School (2nd Weather Make-Up Day)
  • April 3 – School Not In Session
  • April 6 – No School (3rd Weather Make-Up Day)
  • April 20 – PSSA Testing Begins
  • April 22 – K-12 Early Dismissal (Act 80)

May 2026

  • May 1 – PSSA Testing Ends
  • May 11 – Keystone Testing Begins
  • May 22 – K-12 Early Dismissal (Act 80 - Flex)
  • May 25 – Memorial Day - No School
  • May 29 – No School K-12 (In-Service/Clerical)
  • May 22 – Keystone Testing Ends

June 2026

  • June 3 – K-12 Early Dismissal (Act 80) - June 3
  • June 4 – K-12 Early Dismissal (Act 80) - June 4
  • June 5 – K-12 Early Dismissal (Act 80) - June 5 (Flex)
  • June 5 – Last Day of School / 4th Marking Period End

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is the first day of school?

The first student day is Monday, 2025-08-25.

When is the last day of school?

The last day of school is Friday, 2026-06-05.

When are the Early Release days?

Common early release (Act 80) dates include 2025-09-26, 2025-10-09, 2025-10-17 (next three listed); additional early dismissal dates occur throughout the year (examples: 2025-12-23, 2026-01-16, 2026-04-22, 2026-05-22, 2026-06-03 to 2026-06-05).

When is Spring Break?

The provided calendar does not list a designated multi-day Spring Break; multiple weather make-up and no-school days are listed in March/April instead.

Is there school on Veterans Day (Nov 11, 2025)?

Veterans Day (2025-11-11) is not marked as a holiday in the provided calendar, so school is in session on that date.

When is Winter Break?

Winter Break runs from 2025-12-24 through 2026-01-02 (inclusive).

When are state tests scheduled (PSSA / Keystone)?

PSSA testing is scheduled from 2026-04-20 through 2026-05-01. Keystone testing is scheduled from 2026-05-11 through 2026-05-22.

What are Act 80 days / staff in-service days?

Act 80 (staff early dismissal or in-service) days include, but are not limited to: 2025-09-26, 2025-10-17, 2026-01-16, 2026-02-11, 2026-04-22, 2026-05-22 and early dismissal dates around June 3–5. Several additional in-service/clerical 'no school' dates are listed (check calendar for specific K-5 or 6-12 in-service days).

Plan Ahead with the Octorara Area School District Calendar

Stay organized with the Octorara 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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