Evergreen Park ESD 124 in Illinois will welcome K-8 students back for a half-day on August 20, 2026, with preschool starting August 24. The district has released key dates to help families plan for the upcoming academic year.
Families in Evergreen Park, Illinois, can now plan ahead for the 2026-2027 school year as Evergreen Park Elementary School District 124 has released its official academic calendar. The district will begin the year with a half-day for students in kindergarten through eighth grade on Thursday, August 20, 2026. Elementary schools will dismiss at 11:20 a.m., while Central Middle School students will be released at 11:40 a.m. The first full day of classes for K-8 students is scheduled for Friday, August 21. Preschool students will start their school year on Monday, August 24.
The calendar outlines several important dates when school will not be in session, including Labor Day on September 7, Indigenous People Day on October 12, Veterans Day on November 11, and Martin Luther King Jr. Day on January 18. Thanksgiving break will run from November 25 through November 27, with classes resuming on November 30. Winter break is set from December 23 through January 5, and spring break will take place from March 26 to April 2.
Additional non-attendance days include teacher institute days on October 9 and January 6, as well as parent-teacher conferences on November 23 and 24. Presidents Day on February 15 and Casimir Pulaski Day on March 1 are also observed as school holidays. The last day for preschool and early childhood classes is tentatively scheduled for May 27, which is also the date for eighth grade graduation. Memorial Day on May 31 will be observed as a school holiday, followed by a clerical day on June 1 when students will not attend. The final day of school for K-8 students is set for June 2, with early dismissal times matching those on the first day.
District officials note that some dates may be subject to change during the school year. Families are encouraged to review the full District 124 calendar or check with their child's individual school-Southwest, Southeast, Northwest, Northeast, or Central Middle School-for updates on late starts, early dismissals, exams, open houses, and school events. Calendars are available in both English and Spanish to accommodate the community's needs.
Evergreen Park ESD 124 serves students across several elementary schools and Central Middle School, providing education for grades pre-kindergarten through eighth. The district's annual calendar is designed to help families coordinate schedules and prepare for key academic milestones, holidays, and school events throughout the year.
