New Lenox SD 122 School Calendar 2026-2027

At a Glance

NLSD is a suburban school district with 12 schools. For the 2026-2027 school year, classes begin August 26 and end June 2. New Lenox SD 122 uses a trimester grading structure, with three report card cycles across the school year ending November 13, February 26, and June 3. This calendar includes 8 early-release or half days — useful to know when planning childcare. The last day of school is weather-contingent, ranging from June 2 to June 4 depending on how many built-in weather makeup days are used.

Source: New Lenox SD 122

Also known as NLSD.

Schools in New Lenox SD 122

Oster-Oakview School (Middle)
Haines Elem School (Elementary)
Bentley Elem School (Middle)
Alex M Martino Jr High School (Middle)
Arnold J Tyler School (Elementary)
Nelson Prairie School (Elementary)
Nelson Ridge School (Middle)
Liberty Junior High School (Middle)
Spencer Trail (Elementary)
Spencer Pointe (Elementary)
Spencer Crossing (Middle)
Cherry Hill Elem and EC Center (Elementary)

New Lenox SD 122 2026-2027 School Calendar

All schools

2026-08-18 to 2026-08-19 — New Teacher Orientation Days (closed)
2026-08-20 — Find Your Way Day 3 – 6 pm (gr. 1-8) (in session)
2026-08-24 — Institute Day: No School (closed)
2026-08-25 — Institute Day: No School (closed)
2026-08-26 — 1st Full Day (gr. 1-8) (in session)
2026-08-27 — 1st Day Cherry Hill/K (in session)
2026-09-07 — Holiday: No School (closed)
2026-10-09 — Institute Day: No School (closed)
2026-10-12 — Holiday: No School (closed)
2026-10-30 — SIP Day (1/2 Day) (partial)
2026-11-20 — SIP Day (1/2 Day) (partial)
2026-11-23 — P/T Conf: No School (closed)
2026-11-24 — P/T Conf: No School (closed)
2026-11-25 to 2026-11-27 — Thanksgiving Break (closed)
2026-12-09 — SIP Day (1/2 Day) (partial)
2026-12-21 to 2027-01-03 — Winter Break Begins (closed)
2027-01-04 — Institute Day: No School (closed)
2027-01-05 — Classes Resume (in session)
2027-01-18 — Holiday: No School (closed)
2027-02-12 — SIP Day (1/2 Day) (partial)
2027-02-15 — Holiday: No School (closed)
2027-03-03 — SIP Day (1/2 Day) (partial)
2027-03-26 to 2027-04-04 — Spring Break Begins (closed)
2027-04-05 — Classes Resume (in session)
2027-04-21 — SIP Day (1/2 Day) (partial)
2027-05-07 — SIP Day (1/2 Day) (partial)
2027-05-31 — Holiday (closed)
2027-06-02 — Last Day for EC/PFA/K (in session)
2027-06-03 — SIP Day (1/2 Day) / Last Day for gr. 1-8 (partial)
2027-06-04 to 2027-06-10 — Emergency Days (if needed) (closed)
2026-08-26 to 2026-11-13 — TRI 1: Start 8/26, Mid T 10/2, End 11/13, Report Cards 11/20 (in session)
2026-11-16 to 2027-02-26 — TRI 2: Start 11/16, Mid T 1/15, End 2/26, Report Cards 3/5 (in session)
2027-03-01 to 2027-06-03 — TRI 3: Start 3/1, Mid T 4/16, End 6/3, Report Cards 6/3 (in session)

Cherry Hill Early Childhood / Kindergarten

2026-08-26 — Cherry Hill/K Orientation (in session)
2027-06-02 — Last Day for EC/PFA/K (in session)