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School Calendar 2025-2026

Discover the significant moments at Hilldale School that are thoughtfully designed to balance an accelerated curriculum with joyful traditions, helping families stay connected and prepared. From key academic milestones and enrichment days to celebrations and community events, each term is structured to support student growth and foster meaningful learning experiences throughout the year. Every moment matters at Hilldale.

SEMESTER 1 (from August 18th – to January 23rd)
18 Aug - 29 Aug Student Activity Days & Teacher Inservice

2 Sept

Welcoming Day: Registration, Welcome Back Breakfast

2 Sept

FIRST DAY OF CLASSES - First Semester Begins

3 Sept

Kick-off Science Fair

5 Sept

Returning Family Orientation 6:15 - 7:15 PM

5 Sept

Kinder & New Family Orientation 5-6 PM

11 Sept

Back to School Night 5:30-7:30 PM (1st-8th)

18 Sept

Parent Reading Seminar (K & new 1st) 5:00 PM

29 Sept

Singapore Math Parent Night- 5:00 PM (K & new)

29 Sept - 3 Oct

5th Grade Outdoor Ed - Mosaic

3 Oct

Spirit Day - Grade Color Day!

17 Oct

K- 8th Science Fair 4:00-5:00 PM -- FULL DRESS

20 Oct - 24 Oct

6th Grade Outdoor Ed - Naturebridge

24 Oct

Halloween Carnival

31 Oct

Halloween Parties; Costumes encouraged

31 Oct

Early Release 11:45 AM - Teacher Grading

7 Nov

Midterm Progress Reports Posted

10 Nov

VETERAN'S DAY (observed - NO SCHOOL

11 Nov

Spirit Day - Twin Day!

12 Nov - 14 Nov

Early Release 11:45am - P/T Conferences

17 Nov

Class Geography Bees

25 Nov

Gratitude Assembly & Harvest Feast 11:00 AM

26 Nov - 28 Nov

No School - THANKSGIVING BREAK

5 Dec

Geography Bee 8:30 AM (Full Dress for finalists)

15 Dec

Incoming Sibling & K Applications Due

19 Dec

Winter Parties

22 Dec - 2 Jan

No School - WINTER BREAK

5 Jan

Classes resume

12 Jan

Class Spelling Bees

15 Jan

New Student Applications Due

19 Jan

No School - MLK JR. DAY

23 Jan

Winter Music Concert - FULL DRESS - Early Release 11:45

SEMESTER 1

18 Aug - 29 Aug

2 Sept

2 Sept

3 Sept

5 Sept

5 Sept

11 Sept

18 Sept

29 Sept

29 Sept - 3 Oct

3 Oct

17 Oct

20 Oct - 24 Oct

24 Oct

31 Oct

31 Oct

7 Nov

10 Nov

11 Nov

12 Nov - 14 Nov

17 Nov

25 Nov

26 Nov - 28 Nov

5 Dec

15 Dec

19 Dec

22 Dec - 2 Jan

5 Jan

12 Jan

15 Jan

19 Jan

23 Jan

(from August 18th – to January 23rd)

Student Activity Days & Teacher Inservice

Welcoming Day: Registration, Welcome Back Breakfast

FIRST DAY OF CLASSES - First Semester Begins

Kick-off Science Fair

Returning Family Orientation 6:15 - 7:15 PM

Kinder & New Family Orientation 5-6 PM

Back to School Night 5:30-7:30 PM (1st-8th)

Parent Reading Seminar (K & new 1st) 5:00 PM

Singapore Math Parent Night- 5:00 PM (K & new)

5th Grade Outdoor Ed - Mosaic

Spirit Day - Grade Color Day!

K- 8th Science Fair 4:00-5:00 PM -- FULL DRESS

6th Grade Outdoor Ed - Naturebridge

Halloween Carnival

Halloween Parties; Costumes encouraged

Early Release 11:45 AM - Teacher Grading

Midterm Progress Reports Posted

VETERAN'S DAY (observed - NO SCHOOL

Spirit Day - Twin Day!

Early Release 11:45am - P/T Conferences

Class Geography Bees

Gratitude Assembly & Harvest Feast 11:00 AM

No School - THANKSGIVING BREAK

Geography Bee 8:30 AM (Full Dress for finalists)

Incoming Sibling & K Applications Due

Winter Parties

No School - WINTER BREAK

Classes resume

Class Spelling Bees

New Student Applications Due

No School - MLK JR. DAY

Winter Music Concert - FULL DRESS - Early Release 11:45

SEMESTER 2 (from January 26th – to June 17)th
26 Jan Second Semester Begins

30 Jan

Spelling Bee 8:45 AM (Full Dress for finalists)

9 Feb

100th Day of School - Free Dress

13 Feb

Valentine's Day (observed) - Dress in red, white, or pink!

13 Feb

Reenrollment and Financial Aid Applications Due

16 Feb

No School - PRESIDENTS' DAY

17 Feb

Student Activity Day & Teacher In-Service

18 Feb

Lunar New Year (Observed) - Wear red and gold!

18 Feb - 20 Feb

4th Grade Outdoor Education to WOLF

23 Feb - 24 Feb

Early Release 11:45 AM - P-T conferences - Optional

3 Mar

Spirit Day - Fancy Dress Day!

6 Mar

Family Night Open House - FULL DRESS

13 Mar

Middle School Math Bowl

17 Mar

St. Patrick's Day - Dress in green!

20 Mar

Early Release 11:45 AM -- Teacher Grading

3/23 - 3/27

Celebrate Reading Week & Book Fair

3/30 - 4/3

No School - SPRING BREAK

17 Apr

Career Day

22 Apr

Earth Day - Dress in green!

22 Apr

Teacher Appreciation Day #1

29 Apr

Teacher Appreciation Day #2

3 May

Family Association Talent Show & Auction

5 May

Mexican Market Day Festival 1:30 PM

6 May

Teacher Appreciation Day #3 & Celebration

13 May

Teacher Appreciation Day #4

18 May - 29 May

International Fair Prep

19 May

Spirit Day - Sports Day!

25 May

No School - MEMORIAL DAY

1 June - 1 June

International Fair Performances

5 June

Family Association K-8 Field Trip

10 June - 16 June

7th Grade Mock Interviews

17 June

Graduation/Awards & Field Day; End of School

18 June

Teacher Inservice

19 June

Juneteenth Holiday

SEMESTER 2

26 Jan

30 Jan

9 Feb

13 Feb

13 Feb

16 Feb

17 Feb

18 Feb

18 Feb - 20 Feb

23 Feb - 24 Feb

3 Mar

6 Mar

13 Mar

17 Mar

20 Mar

3/23 - 3/27

3/30 - 4/3

17 Apr

22 Apr

22 Apr

29 Apr

3 May

5 May

6 May

13 May

18 May - 29 May

19 May

25 May

1 June - 1 June

5 June

10 June - 16 June

17 June

18 June

19 June

(from January 26th – to June 17)th

Second Semester Begins

Spelling Bee 8:45 AM (Full Dress for finalists)

100th Day of School - Free Dress

Valentine's Day (observed) - Dress in red, white, or pink!

Reenrollment and Financial Aid Applications Due

No School - PRESIDENTS' DAY

Student Activity Day & Teacher In-Service

Lunar New Year (Observed) - Wear red and gold!

4th Grade Outdoor Education to WOLF

Early Release 11:45 AM - P-T conferences - Optional

Spirit Day - Fancy Dress Day!

Family Night Open House - FULL DRESS

Middle School Math Bowl

St. Patrick's Day - Dress in green!

Early Release 11:45 AM -- Teacher Grading

Celebrate Reading Week & Book Fair

No School - SPRING BREAK

Career Day

Earth Day - Dress in green!

Teacher Appreciation Day #1

Teacher Appreciation Day #2

Family Association Talent Show & Auction

Mexican Market Day Festival 1:30 PM

Teacher Appreciation Day #3 & Celebration

Teacher Appreciation Day #4

International Fair Prep

Spirit Day - Sports Day!

No School - MEMORIAL DAY

International Fair Performances

Family Association K-8 Field Trip

7th Grade Mock Interviews

Graduation/Awards & Field Day; End of School

Teacher Inservice

Juneteenth Holiday

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