Lake Central School Corporation School Calendar 2026-2027

At a Glance

LCSC is a suburban school district with 10 schools. For the 2026-2027 school year, classes begin August 11 and end May 25. Lake Central School Corporation, founded in 1967 and based in St. John, Indiana, serves nearly 9,700 students across communities including Dyer, Schererville, and St. John. This calendar includes 8 early-release or half days — useful to know when planning childcare.

Also known as LCSC.

Schools in Lake Central School Corporation

George Bibich Elementary School (Elementary)
James H Watson Elementary School (Elementary)
Kahler Middle School (Middle)
Kolling Elementary School (Elementary)
Lake Central High School (High)
Michael Grimmer Middle School (Middle)
Peifer Elementary School (Elementary)
Protsman Elementary School (Elementary)
Homan Elementary School (Elementary)
Hal E Clark Middle School (Middle)

Lake Central School Corporation 2026-2027 School Calendar

All schools

2026-08-10 — First Teacher Day (no students) (closed)
2026-08-10 — Kindergarten Bus Practice Run (closed)
2026-08-11 — First Student Day (in session)
2026-08-11 — Start of 1st Grading Period (in session)
2026-09-07 — Labor Day (no school) (closed)
2026-09-15 — Early Release Day (partial)
2026-10-12 — End of 1st Grading Period (44) (in session)
2026-10-13 — Early Release Day (partial)
2026-10-13 — Start of 2nd Grading Period (partial)
2026-10-30 — Fall Break (no school) (closed)
2026-11-02 to 2026-11-03 — Fall Break cont. (no school) (closed)
2026-11-10 — Early Release Day (partial)
2026-11-25 to 2026-11-27 — Thanksgiving Break (no school) (closed)
2026-12-18 — End of 2nd Grading Period (43) (in session)
2026-12-21 to 2027-01-04 — Winter Break begins (no school 12/21 through 1/4) (closed)
2027-01-04 — Teacher Record Day (no school) (closed)
2027-01-05 — School Resumes (in session)
2027-01-05 — Start of 3rd Grading Period (in session)
2027-01-18 — Martin Luther King Jr. Day (no school) (closed)
2027-02-09 — Early Release Day (partial)
2027-02-15 — President's Day (no school) (closed)
2027-03-09 — Early Release Day (partial)
2027-03-11 — End of 3rd Grading Period (46) (in session)
2027-03-12 — Start of 4th Grading Period (in session)
2027-03-22 to 2027-03-26 — Spring Break (no school) (closed)
2027-03-29 — Easter Break (no school) (closed)
2027-04-13 — Early Release Day (partial)
2027-05-11 — Early Release Day (partial)
2027-05-25 — Last Student Day (in session)
2027-05-25 — End of 4th Grading Period (47) (in session)
2027-05-26 — Last Teacher Day (no students) (closed)
Date to be confirmed — TBD LCHS Graduation (in session)
2027-05-31 — Memorial Day (closed)