PAPS is a suburban school district with 12 schools. For the 2026-2027 school year, classes begin September 3 and end June 24. This calendar includes 4 early-release or half days — useful to know when planning childcare.
Also known as PAPS.
Schools in Perth Amboy Public School District
Edward J. Patten Elementary School (Elementary)
Robert N. Wilentz Elementary School (Elementary)
Ignacio Cruz Early Childhood Center (Prekindergarten)
Edmund Hmieleski Early Childhood Center (Prekindergarten)
Dual Language School (Middle)
Rose M. Lopez Elementary School (Elementary)
Perth Amboy High School (High)
Anthony V. Ceres Elementary School (Elementary)
Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century School (Elementary)
William C. McGinnis Middle School (Middle)
James J. Flynn Elementary School (Elementary)
Samuel E. Shull Middle School (Middle)
Perth Amboy Public School District 2026-2027 School Calendar
All schools
2026-09-01 to 2026-09-02 — Staff In-Service Days - No Students (closed)
2026-09-03 — First Day of School for Students (in session)
2026-09-07 — Labor Day (closed)
2026-10-12 — Staff In-Service Day - No Students (closed)
2026-11-02 to 2026-11-06 — Fall Recess* (closed)
2026-11-25 — Early Dismissal Day for Staff and Students (partial)
2026-11-26 to 2026-11-27 — Thanksgiving Recess (closed)
2026-12-23 — Early Dismissal Day for Staff and Students (partial)
2026-12-24 to 2027-01-01 — Holiday Recess* (closed)
2027-01-04 — School Re-Opens (in session)
2027-01-18 — Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday (closed)
2027-02-15 — President's Day (closed)
2027-03-25 — Early Dismissal Day for Staff and Students (partial)
2027-03-26 to 2027-04-02 — Spring Recess* (closed)
2027-05-31 — Memorial Day (closed)
2027-06-18 — Juneteenth (closed)
2027-06-24 — Last Day of School - Early Dismissal Day for Staff and Students (partial)