School Calendar

2026–2027 School Year Calendar

This calendar outlines key dates for the 2026–2027 academic year at The Garvey School, including school holidays, early dismissals, family events, and important academic milestones.

Please keep in mind:

  • In the event of inclement weather or other emergencies, classes may shift to remote learning. Families will receive timely notifications via email and our school communication platform.

  • Parent-Teacher Conferences may vary by grade level. Teachers will provide specific details and work with families to schedule meetings that support student growth.

  • Our school calendar may differ from citywide public school calendars. As an independent school, we observe a unique set of holidays and events that reflect our community's needs and values.

  • Holidays that fall on weekends may not be observed on surrounding weekdays unless otherwise noted in our official school schedule.

We also observe select cultural and religious holidays, including (but not limited to): Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Diwali, Lunar New Year, Good Friday, Eid al-Fitr, and Eid al-Adha, in addition to traditional school breaks.

For the most up-to-date information, please refer to the full calendar and announcements sent home throughout the school year.

August 2026

  • Mon 8/17 – Marcus Garvey Birthday; Back to School Event / Parent Orientation

September 2026

  • Wed 9/2 – Team Meeting

  • Mon 9/7 – Labor Day

  • Tue–Wed 9/8–9/9 – Professional Development

  • Thu 9/10 – First Day of School (Welcome Back!)

  • Fri 9/11 – Tennis

  • Thu 9/17 – Parent Meeting #1 (in person)

  • Fri 9/18 – Tennis; Horseback Riding

  • Mon 9/21 – Permission slips and apple picking trip money due

  • Fri 9/25 – Apple Picking

  • Reminder: push for Gala sales

October 2026

  • Mon 10/12 – Professional Development (no students)

  • Thu 10/15 – Parent Meeting #2 (virtual)

  • Mon 10/19 – Fireman Museum (Early Childhood)

  • Thu 10/22 – 6-week progress report; Back to School Night

  • Mon–Thu 10/26–10/29 – Spirit Week

  • Fri 10/30 – Career Day

  • Mon–Fri 10/26–10/30 – Scholastic Book Fair

November 2026

  • Tue 11/3 – Election Day: Professional Development, no school

  • Sun 11/8 – Garvey School Gala

  • Wed 11/11 – Veterans Day (no students)

  • Thu 11/19 – Parent Meeting #3 (in person)

  • Fri 11/20 – Home & School Meeting

  • Tue 11/24 – Thanksgiving Lunch, 12pm

  • Wed 11/25 – Half day, start of Thanksgiving Break

  • Thu–Fri 11/26–11/27 – Thanksgiving, school closed

  • Reminder: pick a date for the fundraiser

December 2026

  • Mon–Fri 12/7–12/11 – End of Term Exams

  • Thu 12/17 – Parent Meeting #4 (virtual)

  • Fri 12/18 – Teachers' Dinner

  • Tue 12/22 – Parent Teacher Conference

  • Wed 12/23 – End of Term Holiday Show

  • Thu 12/24–Fri 1/1 – Winter Recess

January 2027

  • Mon 1/4 – School reopens (Welcome Back)

  • Fri 1/15 – Professional Development, no school

  • Mon 1/18 – Dr. Martin Luther King Day, school closed

  • Thu 1/21 – Parent Meeting #5 (in person)

  • Reminder: 100th day of school, usually the 1st–2nd week of February

February 2027

  • Thu 2/11 – Black History Month Sip N Paint

  • Fri 2/12 – Professional Development, no school

  • Mon–Fri 2/15–2/19 – Mid-Winter Recess

  • Thu 2/25 – Parent Meeting #6 (virtual)

March 2027

  • Mon 3/1 – Website release for science experiment

  • Mon–Fri 3/8–3/12 – End of Term Exams

  • Fri 3/12 – Herstory Event; early pickup by 5pm

  • Thu 3/18 – Parent Meeting #7 (in person)

  • Wed 3/24 – Parent Teacher Conference

  • Thu 3/25 – Professional Development, no school

  • Fri 3/26 – Good Friday, no school

  • Sun 3/28 – Easter Sunday

  • Mon 3/29 – Easter Monday, no school

  • Tue 3/30 – Picture money due

April 2027

  • Thu 4/15 – Parent Meeting #8 (virtual)

  • Tue 4/20 – Science Fair, 1–5pm

  • Wed 4/21 – Professional Development, no school

  • Thu 4/22–Fri 4/30 – Spring Recess

  • Reminder: Walk-a-thon

May 2027

  • Mon 5/3 – School reopens (Welcome Back)

  • Fri 5/7 – Mother's Day Breakfast, 9–10:30am

  • Mon–Fri 5/10–5/14 – Stanford Achievement Test (K–8)

  • Thu 5/20 – Parent Meeting #9 (in person)

  • Mon–Thu 5/24–5/27 – ERB testing (K–8)

  • Fri 5/28 – Professional Development, no school

  • Mon 5/31 – Memorial Day

June 2027

  • Tue–Wed 6/1–6/2 – Make-up exams

  • Fri 6/4 – Geo Bee

  • Thu 6/10 – Spelling Bee

  • Fri 6/11 – Professional Development, no school

  • Mon–Fri 6/14–6/18 – Scholastic Book Fair

  • Thu 6/17 – Parent Meeting #10, 5:30pm (in person)

  • Fri 6/18 – Symposium, Juneteenth & Father's Day Celebration

  • Sat 6/19 – Juneteenth Fundraiser

  • Sun 6/20 – Father's Day

  • Tue 6/22 – Report cards

  • Wed 6/23 – Step Up Ceremony / Family Day

  • Mon 6/28 – Last Day