Schools

When is the First Day of School in Salem?

A look ahead at this year's school calendar.

Believe it or not, back-to-school displays are already showing up in Salem stores – and we’re only in the middle of July.

As families get early bargains for back-to-school supplies, let’s look ahead at this coming year’s school calendar:

September

Wednesday, Sept. 4 – First day of school, grades K-12.

Wednesday, Sept. 18 - Professional Development day - early release

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October

Monday, Oct. 14 – No school, Columbus Day

Wednesday, Oct. 30 – Professional Develoment day - early release

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November

Tuesday, Nov. 5 – No school, Professional Development day

Monday, Nov. 11 – No school, Veterans’ Day

Wednesday, Nov. 27 – Early release, Thanksgiving recess

Thursday, Nov. 28, and Friday, Nov. 29 – No school, Thanksgiving recess

December

Wednesday, Dec. 11 – Professional Development day - early release

Monday, Dec. 23 to Tuesday, Dec. 31 – No school, December recess

January

Wednesday, Jan. 1 – No school, New Year’s Day

Wednesday, Jan. 8 – No school, Professional Developement day

Monday, Jan. 20 – No school, Martin Luther King Day

February

Monday, Feb. 17 to Friday, Feb. 21 – No school, February recess

March

Wednesday, March 12 – Half-day, Professional Day

April

Tuesday, April 1 – Half day, Professional Day

Friday, April 18 – No school, Good Friday

Monday, April 21 to Friday, April 25 – No school, April recess

May

Monday, May 26 – No school, Memorial Day

June

Thursday, June 19 – Half day, last day for students.


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