Jenison Public Schools School Calendar 2026-2027

At a Glance

JPS is a suburban school district with 11 schools. The first day of school is August 19. Jenison Public Schools operates the Jenison Center for the Arts, a 1,251-seat performing arts center on the high school campus that opened in 2013. This calendar includes 6 professional development days, 7 early-release or half days — useful to know when planning childcare.

Also known as JPS.

Schools in Jenison Public Schools

Jenison Junior High School (Middle)
Jenison Public Schools Early Childhood Center (Elementary)
Bauerwood School (Elementary)
Bursley School (Elementary)
Sandy Hill School (Elementary)
Pinewood School (Elementary)
Jenison High School (High)
Rosewood School (Elementary)
Jenison International Academy (High)
El Puente Spanish Immersion (Elementary)
JIA Elementary (Elementary)

Jenison Public Schools 2026-2027 School Calendar

All schools

2026-08-17 — Professional Development-Half Day AM for Professional Staff No School for Students (closed)
2026-08-18 — Professional Development- Full Day for Professional Staff No School for Students (closed)
2026-08-19 — First Day of School- Half Day for students, Full day for Professional Staff (partial)
2026-09-04 to 2026-09-07 — Labor Day Recess- No School (closed)
2026-09-25 — Professional Development- Full Day for Professional Staff No School for Students (closed)
2026-11-02 — Professional Development- Full Day for Professional Staff No School for Students (closed)
2026-11-25 to 2026-11-27 — Thanksgiving Recess- No School (closed)
2026-12-17 — Half Day for Students, Full Day for Professional Staff (partial)
2026-12-18 — Half Day for Students & Professional Staff (partial)
2026-12-21 to 2027-01-01 — Winter Recess- No School (closed)
2027-01-15 — Half Day for Students and Professional Staff (partial)
2027-01-18 — Professional Development- Full Day for Professional Staff No School for Students (closed)
2027-02-11 — Half Day for Students, Full Day for Professional Staff (partial)
2027-02-12 to 2027-02-15 — Mid-Winter Recess- No School (closed)
2027-03-12 — Professional Development -Full Day for Professional Staff No School for Students (closed)
2027-04-02 to 2027-04-09 — Spring Recess- No School (closed)
2027-05-20 — Graduation (in session)
2027-05-26 — Half Day for Students, Full Day for Professional Staff (partial)
2027-05-27 — Half Day for Students & Professional Staff (partial)