Carlisle Area School District School Calendar 2026-2027

At a Glance

CASD is an urban school district with 10 schools. The first day of school is August 19. Carlisle Area School District's athletic teams are nicknamed the Thundering Herd, a nod to the American Bison — the district's official mascot. The calendar sets aside 3 additional days (February 15–March 29) that may be used as weather makeup days if needed. This calendar includes 4 professional development days, 5 early-release or half days — useful to know when planning childcare.

Also known as CASD.

Schools in Carlisle Area School District

Letort El Sch (Elementary)
Mt Holly Springs El Sch (Elementary)
North Dickinson El Sch (Elementary)
Crestview El Sch (Elementary)
Mooreland El Sch (Elementary)
Hamilton El Sch (Elementary)
Bellaire El Sch (Elementary)
Carlisle Area HS (High)
Wilson MS (Middle)
Lamberton MS (Middle)

Carlisle Area School District 2026-2027 School Calendar

All schools

2026-07-06 — Independence Day Observed (closed)
2026-08-17 to 2026-08-18 — No School for Students/Staff In-Service (closed)
2026-08-19 — First Day of School (in session)
2026-08-28 — No School for Students/Staff Prof. Dev. Day #1 (closed)
2026-09-07 — Labor Day (No School) (closed)
2026-10-02 — No School for Students/Staff Prof. Dev. Day #2 (closed)
2026-10-12 — No School for Students/Staff In-Service (closed)
2026-11-13 — Early Dismissal Elementary Students Only (partial)
2026-11-13 — Elementary Marking Period 1 End (in session)
2026-11-23 to 2026-11-24 — No School for Students/ES/MS Family Conferences (closed)
2026-11-23 to 2026-11-24 — No School for Students/HS Staff In-Service (closed)
2026-11-25 to 2026-11-30 — Thanksgiving Recess (No School) (closed)
2026-12-23 — Early Dismissal for Students K-12 (partial)
2026-12-24 to 2026-12-31 — Winter Recess (No School) (closed)
2027-01-01 — Winter Recess (No School) (closed)
2027-01-18 — Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (No School) (closed)
2027-01-14 — Secondary Marking Period 2 End (in session)
2027-02-12 — No School for Students/Staff In-Service (closed)
2027-02-15 — Presidents' Day (No School) (closed)
2027-02-15 — Potential Snow Make Up Day (closed)
2027-03-02 — Elementary Marking Period 2 End (in session)
2027-03-12 — Early Dismissal Elementary Students Only (partial)
2027-03-22 — Secondary Marking Period 3 End (in session)
2027-03-24 to 2027-03-29 — Spring Recess (No School) (closed)
2027-03-24 — Potential Snow Make Up Day (closed)
2027-03-29 — Potential Snow Make Up Day (closed)
2026-10-27 — Secondary Marking Period 1 End (in session)
2027-04-22 — Early Dismissal Elementary Students Only (partial)
2027-04-23 — No School for Students/Staff In-Service (closed)
2027-05-27 — Graduation (in session)
2027-05-28 — Last Day of School (Early Dismissal Students Only) (partial)
2027-05-28 — Graduation Rain Date (in session)
2027-05-28 — Elementary Marking Period 3 End (in session)
2027-05-28 — Secondary Marking Period 4 End (in session)
2027-05-31 — Memorial Day (No School) (closed)
2027-06-01 — No School for Students/Staff Prof. Dev. Day #3 (closed)
2027-06-02 — No School for Students/Staff In-Service (closed)
2027-06-03 — No School for Students/Staff Prof. Dev. Day #4 (closed)
2027-06-04 — No School for Students/Staff In-Service (Flex Day) (closed)