Lake Central School Corporation Calendar 2026-2027
Complete holiday schedule and key dates for Lake Central School Corporation for the 2026-2027 academic year. Official district website
School Year Timeline
Key Dates
| Event | Date(s) | Status |
|---|---|---|
| First Day of School | August 11, 2026 (Tue) | School Opens |
| Labor Day | September 7, 2026 (Mon) | No School |
| Fall Break | October 30, 2026 - November 3, 2026 | No School |
| Thanksgiving Break | November 25, 2026 - November 27, 2026 | No School |
| Winter Break | December 21, 2026 - January 4, 2027 | No School |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | January 18, 2027 (Mon) | No School |
| President's Day | February 15, 2027 (Mon) | No School |
| Spring Break | March 22, 2027 - March 26, 2027 | No School |
| Easter Break | March 29, 2027 (Mon) | No School |
| Last Day of School | May 25, 2027 (Tue) | School Closes |
Spot an error? Help us keep this calendar accurate.
Extended Time Off
| Window | Date(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving Break Window | Nov 25–29, 2026Districtwide no-school: Nov 25–27, 2026 · Adjacent weekend: Nov 28–29, 2026 | 5 days |
| Winter Break Window | Dec 19, 2026–Jan 4, 2027Districtwide no-school: Dec 21, 2026–Jan 4, 2027 · Adjacent weekend: Dec 19–20, 2026 | 17 days |
| Spring Break Window | Mar 20–29, 2027Districtwide no-school: Mar 22–26, 2027; Mar 29, 2027 · Adjacent weekend: Mar 20–21, 2027; Mar 27–28, 2027 | 10 days |
Other Important Dates
| Event | Date(s) |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten Bus Practice Run | August 10, 2026 (Mon) |
| First Grading Period Begins | August 11, 2026 (Tue) |
| First Grading Period Ends | October 12, 2026 (Mon) |
| Second Grading Period Begins | October 13, 2026 (Tue) |
| Second Grading Period Ends | December 18, 2026 (Fri) |
| Third Grading Period Begins | January 5, 2027 (Tue) |
| Third Grading Period Ends | March 11, 2027 (Thu) |
| Fourth Grading Period Begins | March 12, 2027 (Fri) |
| Fourth Grading Period Ends | May 25, 2027 (Tue) |
Lake Central Schools Calendar 2026-2027 www.indianaschoolcalendar.com
View the full 2026-2027 school year by month.
Monthly calendar12 months
Lake Central School Corporation
Lake Central School Corporation serves Dyer, Schererville, St. John, and nearby township areas through a compact three-stage system. Six elementary schools carry kindergarten through fourth grade. Fifth grade begins one of three longer middle-school routes at Clark, Grimmer, or Kahler, where students remain through eighth grade. The middle-school assignment preserves separate community branches for four years.
All three branches meet at Lake Central High School in ninth grade. That shared destination makes the fifth-grade boundary especially important: it determines the student’s daily campus for half of the K–8 span, while the high-school destination is common across the corporation. Relocating within the Tri-Town area can alter the elementary and middle assignment; Lake Central High remains the districtwide destination.
Lake Central High shifts the focus from campus assignment to course selection. Its current guide lays out graduation requirements, advanced and dual-credit courses, and career-focused electives within one comprehensive school. Students arriving from Clark, Grimmer, and Kahler choose among those programs on the same high-school campus.
Compared With Related Districts
Selected highlights from this district calendar and related district calendar pages.
Lake Central Schools uses this Spring Break week, while LCSC (March 29, 2027 - April 2, 2027) and La Porte Community Schools (April 5, 2027 - April 9, 2027) use different windows in the related calendar set.
Lake Central Schools starts on this date; Lafayette Schools (August 6, 2026) and La Porte Community Schools (August 14, 2026) use different first-day dates in the related calendar set.
Lake Central Schools lists Fall Break as 3 weekdays off. This named block is worth tracking separately for childcare, appointments, travel, and shared household calendars.
Lake Central Schools lists 7 early-release or half-day items that may affect pickup times even when school is in session.
Compare key dates with nearby districts
Choose one or two related districts to line up major planning dates with Lake Central Schools.
Related Links
About This Calendar
Data Source: Lake Central School Corporation 2026-2027 Calendar How we verify dates
Disclaimer: This website is not affiliated with Lake Central School Corporation, any state education authority, or any official district body. While we strive for accuracy, always verify important dates with the official district website.