Merrillville Community School Corporation Calendar 2026-2027
Complete holiday schedule and key dates for Merrillville Community 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 12, 2026 (Wed) | School Opens |
| Labor Day | September 7, 2026 (Mon) | No School |
| Fall Break | October 19, 2026 - October 23, 2026 | No School |
| Election Day E-Learning | November 3, 2026 (Tue) | No School |
| Thanksgiving Holiday | November 25, 2026 - November 27, 2026 | No School |
| Winter Holiday | December 21, 2026 - January 1, 2027 | No School |
| Dr. Martin Luther King Day | January 18, 2027 (Mon) | No School |
| Presidents' Day | February 15, 2027 (Mon) | No School |
| Spring Break | March 22, 2027 - March 26, 2027 | No School |
| Election Day E-Learning | May 4, 2027 (Tue) | No School |
| Last Day of School | May 28, 2027 (Fri) | School Closes |
Spot an error? Help us keep this calendar accurate.
Extended Time Off
| Window | Date(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Break Window | Oct 17–25, 2026Districtwide no-school: Oct 19–23, 2026 · Adjacent weekend: Oct 17–18, 2026; Oct 24–25, 2026 | 9 days |
| Thanksgiving Holiday Window | Nov 25–29, 2026Districtwide no-school: Nov 25–27, 2026 · Adjacent weekend: Nov 28–29, 2026 | 5 days |
| Winter Holiday Window | Dec 19, 2026–Jan 3, 2027Districtwide no-school: Dec 21, 2026–Jan 1, 2027 · Adjacent weekend: Dec 19–20, 2026; Jan 2–3, 2027 | 16 days |
| Spring Break Window | Mar 20–28, 2027Districtwide no-school: Mar 22–26, 2027 · Adjacent weekend: Mar 20–21, 2027; Mar 27–28, 2027 | 9 days |
Other Important Dates
| Event | Date(s) |
|---|---|
| Grades 9-12 Parent-Teacher Conferences | September 8, 2026 (Tue) |
| Grades 7-8 Parent-Teacher Conferences | September 22, 2026 (Tue) |
| First Grading Period Ends | September 25, 2026 (Fri) |
| Second Grading Period and Trimester 1 End | November 13, 2026 (Fri) |
| K-6 Parent-Teacher Conferences | November 17, 2026 (Tue) |
| Grades 9-12 Parent-Teacher Conferences | December 8, 2026 (Tue) |
| Grades 7-8 Parent-Teacher Conferences | January 12, 2027 (Tue) |
| Third Grading Period Ends | January 15, 2027 (Fri) |
| Fourth Grading Period and Trimester 2 End | February 26, 2027 (Fri) |
| Grades 9-12 Parent-Teacher Conferences | April 1, 2027 (Thu) |
| Grades 7-8 Parent-Teacher Conferences | April 13, 2027 (Tue) |
| Fifth Grading Period Ends | April 16, 2027 (Fri) |
| MHS Commencement/Graduation | May 28, 2027 (Fri) |
| Sixth Grading Period and Trimester 3 End | May 28, 2027 (Fri) |
Merrillville Schools Calendar 2026-2027 www.indianaschoolcalendar.com
View the full 2026-2027 school year by month.
Monthly calendar12 months
Merrillville Community School Corporation
Merrillville’s districtwide middle years begin at Merrillville Intermediate School, which houses grades five and six after five K–4 elementary schools. Clifford Pierce Middle School takes the seventh- and eighth-grade cohort, then the full group enters Merrillville High. The district combines neighborhood groups at each transition, with building changes after fourth, sixth, and eighth grade.
Merrillville Community School Corporation Virtual Academy adds an online option governed by its own eligibility, attendance, and course rules. Address determines the elementary school; from fifth grade onward, the mainstream physical route is shared across the district.
At Merrillville High, students can use career and technical pathways, dual-credit registration, and college-and-career counseling within the shared campus. The school also publishes Freshman Academy tutoring and grade-specific support, giving ninth graders a defined entry structure inside the comprehensive high school.
Compared With Related Districts
Selected highlights from this district calendar and related district calendar pages.
Merrillville Schools lists Fall Break as 5 weekdays off. This named block is worth tracking separately for childcare, appointments, travel, and shared household calendars.
Merrillville Schools uses this Spring Break week, while MCSC (March 26, 2027 - April 2, 2027) and Michigan City Schools (April 5, 2027 - April 9, 2027) use different windows in the related calendar set.
Merrillville Schools starts on this date; MCSC (August 5, 2026) and MCS (August 6, 2026) use different first-day dates in the related calendar set.
Merrillville Schools ends on this date; MCSC (May 26, 2027) and MCS (May 21, 2027) close on different dates in the related calendar set.
Compare key dates with nearby districts
Choose one or two related districts to line up major planning dates with Merrillville Schools.
Related Links
About This Calendar
Data Source: Merrillville Community School Corporation 2026-2027 School Calendar How we verify dates
Disclaimer: This website is not affiliated with Merrillville Community 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.