Morris School District School Calendar 2026-2027

At a Glance

MSD is a suburban school district with 10 schools. The first day of school is August 31. Morris School District was founded in 1864, as indicated by the founding year shown on the district seal on the calendar. Calendar dates are confirmed for part of the year; the rest of the 2026-2027 calendar isn't available yet — check back soon. This calendar includes 2 professional development days, 11 early-release or half days — useful to know when planning childcare.

Source: Morris School District

Also known as MSD.

Schools in Morris School District

Normandy Park School (Elementary)
Morristown High School (High)
Alexander Hamilton (Elementary)
Alfred Vail School (Elementary)
Frelinghuysen Middle School (Middle)
Lafayette Learning Center (Prekindergarten)
Hillcrest School (Elementary)
Sussex Avenue School (Elementary)
Thomas Jefferson School (Elementary)
Woodland School (Elementary)

Morris School District 2026-2027 School Calendar

All schools

2026-08-26 to 2026-08-28 — First Day for Staff - Staff Development - Students Off (closed)
2026-08-31 — First Day for Students (in session)
2026-09-07 — School Closed - Labor Day (closed)
2026-09-21 — School Closed - Yom Kippur (closed)
2026-11-02 to 2026-11-06 — School Closed - Fall Recess (closed)
2026-11-16 — 4 hr 20 min day for PK-5, 4 hr day FMS Students: Conferences (partial)
2026-11-18 — 4 hr 20 min day for PK-5, 4 hr day FMS Students: Conferences (partial)
2026-11-25 — 4 hr 20 min day for PK-5 Students, 4 hr day for 6-12 Students, Certificated Staff, Teacher Assistants, ISCA and Assistant Behavior Specialists: Full Day for 12-month Employees (partial)
2026-11-26 to 2026-11-27 — School Closed - Thanksgiving (closed)
2026-12-23 — 4 hr 20 min day for PK-5 Students, 4 hr day for 6-12 Students, Certificated Staff, Teacher Assistants, ISCA and Assistant Behavior Specialists: Full Day for 12-month Employees (partial)
2026-12-24 to 2027-01-01 — School Closed - Winter Recess (closed)
2027-01-18 — School Closed - Martin Luther King Jr. Day (closed)
2027-01-25 — Early Dismissal: Staff Development (partial)
2027-02-15 — School Closed - President's Day (closed)
2027-02-16 — Staff Development - Students Off (closed)
2027-03-15 — 4 hr 20 min day for PK-5 Students Only: Conferences (partial)
2027-03-17 — 4 hr 20 min day for PK-5 Students Only: Conferences (partial)
2027-03-22 to 2027-03-26 — School Closed - Spring Recess (closed)
2027-05-31 — School Closed - Memorial Day (closed)
2027-06-11 to 2027-06-14 — 4 hr day for MHS Students Only - Full Day for All Staff (partial)
2027-06-15 to 2027-06-17 — 4 hr 20 min day for PK-5 Students, 4 hr day for 6-12 Students, Certificated Staff, Teacher Assistants, ISCA and Assistant Behavior Specialists: Full Day for 12-month Employees (partial)
2027-06-16 — Middle School Graduation (in session)
2027-06-17 — High School Graduation - FINAL DAY OF SCHOOL (partial)
2027-06-17 — Last Day for Students (partial)
Date to be confirmed — PK-5 Trimester One End Date: TBD (in session)
Date to be confirmed — PK-5 Trimester Two End Date: TBD (in session)
Date to be confirmed — PK-5 Trimester Three End Date: TBD (in session)
Date to be confirmed — End of Marking Period One: TBD (in session)
Date to be confirmed — End of Semester One: TBD (in session)
Date to be confirmed — End of Marking Period Three: TBD (in session)
Date to be confirmed — End of Semester Two: TBD (in session)