Scranton School District School Calendar 2026-2027

At a Glance

SSD is an urban school district with 15 schools. For the 2026-2027 school year, classes begin August 26 and end June 7. Scranton School District's motto, visible on its seal, is 'Educating Students From All Over The World,' reflecting the city's historically diverse immigrant population. This calendar includes 1 professional development day, 12 early-release or half days — useful to know when planning childcare. Standardized testing windows: Standardized Testing Window (December 7–December 18); Standardized Testing Window (January 4–January 15); Standardized Testing Window (January 4–February 19); Standardized Testing Window (March 8–April 30); Standardized Testing Window (March 8–April 30); Standardized Testing Window (April 26–April 30); Standardized Testing Window (May 3–May 7); Standardized Testing Window (May 17–May 28).

Source: Scranton School District

Also known as SSD.

Schools in Scranton School District

Northeast Intrmd Sch (Middle)
John Adams #4 (Elementary)
Frances Willard #32 (Elementary)
Isaac Tripp El Sch (Elementary)
South Scranton Intrmd Sch (Middle)
West Scranton HS (High)
John F. Kennedy #7 (Elementary)
William Prescott #38 (Elementary)
John G Whittier #2 (Elementary)
Robert Morris #27 (Elementary)
Charles Sumner #18 (Elementary)
Neil Armstrong #40 (Elementary)
Scranton HS (High)
West Scranton Intrmd Sch (Middle)
McNichols Plaza (Elementary)

Scranton School District 2026-2027 School Calendar

All schools

2026-08-21 — Professional Development Day - For New Teachers Only (closed)
2026-08-24 — Teacher In-Service Day (PDD-#1) (closed)
2026-08-25 — Teacher In-Service Day (PDD-#2) (closed)
2026-08-26 — Schools Open (in session)
2026-09-07 — Labor Day (closed)
2026-09-25 — Early Release for Building Plan Meeting - BP #1 (partial)
2026-10-02 — Interim Progress Report (IPR) - Quarter 1 (in session)
2026-10-09 — Teacher In-Service Day (PDD-#3) (closed)
2026-10-12 — Columbus Day (closed)
2026-10-30 — Act 80 State Mandate Early Release (partial)
2026-11-03 — Election Day (closed)
2026-11-11 — Veterans' Day (closed)
2026-11-10 — Parent Conferences - Elementary (closed)
2026-11-12 — Parent Conferences - Elementary (closed)
2026-11-17 — Parent Conferences - Intermediate (closed)
2026-11-26 to 2026-11-30 — Thanksgiving Vacation (closed)
2026-12-04 — 1.5 hr. WINTER-Keystone Exam Building Plan Meeting (9-12) (partial)
2026-12-04 — Interim Progress Report (IPR) - Quarter 2 (partial)
2026-12-07 to 2026-12-18 — Keystone Exams WINTER-WAVE I (in session)
2026-12-24 to 2026-12-25 — Winter Recess - District Closed days (closed)
2026-12-28 to 2026-12-30 — Winter Recess - No school for students (closed)
2026-12-31 to 2027-01-01 — Winter Recess - District Closed (closed)
2027-01-04 to 2027-01-15 — Keystone Exams WINTER-WAVE II (in session)
2027-01-04 to 2027-02-19 — ACCESS for ELLS (in session)
2027-01-15 — Early Release for Building Plan Meeting - BP #2 (partial)
2027-01-18 — Dr. Martin Luther King Day (closed)
2027-02-12 — Teacher In-Service Day (PDD-#4) (closed)
2027-02-15 — Presidents' Day (closed)
2027-02-26 — Interim Progress Report (IPR) - Quarter 3 (in session)
2027-03-08 to 2027-04-30 — PASA Math and Reading (in session)
2027-03-08 to 2027-04-30 — PASA Science (in session)
2027-03-12 — Early Release for Building Plan Meeting - BP #3 (partial)
2027-03-25 — Spring Recess - No school for students (closed)
2027-03-26 — Spring Recess - District Closed (closed)
2027-03-29 — Spring Recess - District Closed (closed)
2027-04-16 — 1 hr.-PSSA Building Plan Meeting (K-8) (partial)
2027-04-26 to 2027-04-30 — PSSA-ELA Grade(s) 3-8 (in session)
2027-05-07 — Interim Progress Report (IPR) - Quarter 4 (in session)
2027-05-07 — 1 hr.-Keystone Exam Building Plan Meeting (9-12) (partial)
2027-05-03 to 2027-05-07 — PSSA Math-Grade(s) 3-8/Science-Grade(s) 5 & 8/Make-ups (in session)
2027-05-18 — Primary Election Day / Teacher In-Service Day (PDD-#5) (closed)
2027-05-18 — Primary Election Day / Teacher In-Service Day (PDD-#5) (closed)
2027-05-21 — Early Release for Building Plan Meeting - BP #4 (partial)
2027-05-28 — Memorial Day Weekend - No school for students (closed)
2027-05-17 to 2027-05-28 — Keystone Exams SPRING (in session)
2027-05-31 — Memorial Day (closed)
2027-06-03 — Act 80 State Mandate Early Release (partial)
2027-06-04 — Act 80 State Mandate Early Release (partial)
2027-06-07 — Schools Close / Last Day of School (in session)
2027-06-07 — Graduation - Scranton High School (in session)
2027-06-07 — Graduation - West Scranton High School (in session)
2026-08-26 — 1st Quarter begins (in session)
2026-10-30 — 1st Quarter ends (partial)
2026-11-02 — 2nd Quarter begins (in session)
2027-01-20 — 2nd Quarter ends (in session)
2027-01-21 — 3rd Quarter begins (in session)
2027-03-31 — 3rd Quarter ends (in session)
2027-04-01 — 4th Quarter begins (in session)
2027-06-07 — 4th Quarter ends / Last Day (in session)