Rochester Community School District School Calendar 2026-2027

At a Glance

RCSD is a suburban school district with 23 schools. For the 2026-2027 school year, classes begin August 24 and end May 18. Rochester Community Schools, established in 1949, is one of Michigan's largest districts with 22 schools and nearly 15,000 students in the Metro Detroit area. This calendar includes 11 professional development days, 10 early-release or half days — useful to know when planning childcare. Standardized testing windows: Standardized Testing Window (April 14–April 15).

Also known as RCSD.

Schools in Rochester Community School District

Hamlin Elementary School (Elementary)
Hart Middle School (High)
Hampton Elementary School (Elementary)
Delta Kelly Elementary School (Elementary)
Stoney Creek High School (High)
Baldwin Elementary School (Elementary)
Brooklands Elementary School (Elementary)
Brewster Elementary School (Elementary)
McGregor Elementary School (Elementary)
Meadow Brook Elementary School (Elementary)
North Hill Elementary School (Elementary)
Rochester High School (High)
West Middle School (High)
Long Meadow Elementary School (Elementary)
Rochester Adams High School (High)
University Hills Elem School (Elementary)
Reuther Middle School (High)
Van Hoosen Middle School (High)
John M Schultz Educational Campus (High)
Hugger Elementary School (Elementary)
Musson Elementary School (Elementary)
RCS Caring Steps Childrens Center (Elementary)
Rochester Community Schools Virtual Campus (Other)

Rochester Community School District 2026-2027 School Calendar

All schools

2026-08-12 to 2026-08-13 — New educator orientation (tentative) (closed)
2026-08-18 to 2026-08-20 — Teachers report (closed)
2026-08-19 — Staff professional development (closed)
2026-08-24 — First day of school, half day (grades TK-12, ATPS) (partial)
2026-08-25 — Full day of school (grades 1-12, ATPS, TK-K Group A) (in session)
2026-08-26 — Full day of school (grades 1-12, ATPS TK-K, Group B) (in session)
2026-08-27 to 2026-08-28 — Full day of school (grades TK-12, ATPS) (in session)
2026-09-04 to 2026-09-07 — No school (closed)
2026-09-08 — Classes resume (in session)
2026-09-25 — No school for students (closed)
2026-09-25 — Staff professional development (closed)
2026-10-07 — After-school parent-teacher conferences (grades 6-8) (in session)
2026-10-08 — After-school parent-teacher conferences (grades 9-12) (in session)
2026-10-12 — No school (closed)
2026-10-14 — After-school parent-teacher conferences (grades 9-12) (in session)
2026-10-15 — After-school parent-teacher conferences (grades 6-8) (in session)
2026-10-30 — Half day, am (grades TK-12, ATPS); End of quarter 1 (grades 6-12, ATPS) (partial)
2026-11-02 to 2026-11-03 — No school for students (closed)
2026-11-02 — Staff PD am; records pm (ECSE-grade 5) (closed)
2026-11-06 — End of first trimester 1 (ECSE-grade 5) (in session)
2026-11-09 — Elementary parent-teacher conference window opens (in session)
2026-11-24 — Elementary parent-teacher conference window closes (in session)
2026-11-25 to 2026-11-27 — No school (closed)
2026-11-25 — Teachers fall conference comp. time (closed)
2026-11-30 — Classes resume (in session)
2026-12-09 — No school for students (closed)
2026-12-09 — Staff professional development (closed)
2026-12-21 to 2027-01-01 — No school, winter recess (closed)
2027-01-04 — Classes resume (in session)
2027-01-04 — Half day of school (grades 6-12, ATPS) (partial)
2027-01-04 — Teacher records pm (grades 6-12, ATPS) (partial)
2027-01-13 to 2027-01-15 — Half day of school (grade 6-12, ATPS); End of quarter 2 (grades 6-12, ATPS); End of trimester 1 (grades TK-5) (partial)
2027-01-15 — End of quarter 2 (grades 6-12, ATPS) (in session)
2027-01-15 — End of trimester 1 (grades TK-5) (in session)
2027-01-18 — No school (closed)
2027-02-04 — No school students (closed)
2027-02-04 — Staff professional development (closed)
2027-02-15 to 2027-02-16 — No school, mid-winter recess (closed)
2027-02-17 — Classes resume (in session)
2027-02-24 — After-school parent-teacher conferences (grades 6-8) (in session)
2027-02-25 — After-school parent-teacher conferences (grades 9-12) (in session)
2027-02-26 — Half day of school, am; Teacher records, pm (ECSE-grade 5) (partial)
2027-03-03 — Elementary parent-teacher conference window opens (in session)
2027-03-04 — End of trimester 2 (ECSE-grade 5) (in session)
2027-03-09 — No school for students (closed)
2027-03-09 — Staff professional development (closed)
2027-03-09 — Half day, am (ECSE-grade 12, ATPS); Teacher records pm (grades 6-12, ATPS) (partial)
2027-03-19 — Elementary parent-teacher conference window closes (in session)
2027-03-25 — End of quarter 3 (grades 6-12, ATPS) (in session)
2027-03-26 to 2027-04-02 — No school, spring recess (closed)
2027-04-05 — Classes resume (in session)
2027-04-14 to 2027-04-15 — Secondary standardized testing dates subject to change* (in session)
2027-05-17 to 2027-05-18 — Senior exams (in session)
2027-05-18 — Last day for seniors (in session)
2027-05-31 — No school (closed)
2027-06-01 — Classes resume (in session)
2027-06-07 — Half day of school, am (grades 6-12); Teacher records, pm (grades 6-12) (partial)
2027-06-08 — Half day of school, am (grades 6-12); Teacher records, pm (grades 6-12) (partial)
2027-06-09 — Half day of school, am (all grades); End of quarter 4, semester 2 (grades 6-12); End of third trimester (ECSE-grade 5); End of school year (partial)