Arlington Public Schools School Calendar 2026-2027

At a Glance

APS is a suburban school district with 11 schools. The first day of school is September 2. Arlington High School's teams are known as the Spy Ponders, a name referencing the town's famous spy pond, and the school traces its history to Cotting Academy, founded in 1858. The district has said a complete 2026-2027 calendar — including early dismissal dates — will be published soon. This calendar includes 1 professional development day, 8 early-release or half days — useful to know when planning childcare.

Also known as APS.

Schools in Arlington Public Schools

Arlington High (High)
Brackett (Elementary)
Cyrus E Dallin (Elementary)
Hardy (Elementary)
John A Bishop (Elementary)
M Norcross Stratton (Elementary)
Ottoson Middle (Middle)
Peirce (Elementary)
Thompson (Elementary)
Menotomy Preschool (Prekindergarten)
Gibbs School (Middle)

Arlington Public Schools 2026-2027 School Calendar

All schools

2026-08-31 to 2026-09-01 — Teacher Professional Development Day (closed)
2026-09-02 — First Day of School (K-12 Students) (in session)
2026-09-08 — First Day of School (PreK Students) (in session)
2026-11-11 — Veterans Day - No School (closed)
2026-11-25 — Early Release (partial)
2026-12-24 to 2027-01-01 — Winter Break (closed)
2027-02-15 to 2027-02-19 — February Break (closed)
2027-04-19 to 2027-04-23 — April Break (closed)
2027-06-18 — Last Day of School / Early Release (partial)
2027-06-25 — Contingency Last Day of School (if 5 snow days used) (closed)

Elementary Schools

2026-11-04 to 2026-11-05 — Elementary Early Release - Parent/Teacher Conferences (partial)
2027-03-02 to 2027-03-03 — Elementary Early Release - Parent/Teacher Conferences (partial)

Gibbs Middle School / Ottoson Middle School

2026-11-18 — Gibbs/OMS Early Release - Parent/Teacher Conferences (partial)
2027-01-13 — Gibbs/OMS Early Release - Parent/Teacher Conferences (partial)

Arlington High School

2026-11-17 — AHS Early Release - Parent/Teacher Conferences (partial)
2026-11-18 — AHS Early Release - Parent/Teacher Conferences (partial)