GASD Calendar
2026-2027 School Year
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday, August 30
Monday, August 31
Tuesday, September 1
Wednesday, September 2
Thursday, September 3
GAHS Picture Day
All Day
Friday, September 4
Saturday, September 5
Sunday, September 6
Monday, September 7
No School - Labor Day
All Day
Tuesday, September 8
Wednesday, September 9
Thursday, September 10
Friday, September 11
Saturday, September 12
Sunday, September 13
Monday, September 14
Tuesday, September 15
Wednesday, September 16
NOCTI PreTest (AM)
All Day
Thursday, September 17
Friday, September 18
Saturday, September 19
Sunday, September 20
Monday, September 21
Tuesday, September 22
FTE Mobile Dentist Visit
All Day
Franklin Township Elementary School, 870 Old Rte 30, Orrtanna, PA 17353, USA
Wednesday, September 23
GAMS Picture Retake Day
All Day
Thursday, September 24
Friday, September 25
Saturday, September 26
Sunday, September 27
Monday, September 28
JGE Mobile Dentist Visit
All Day
James Gettys Elementary School, 898 Biglerville Rd, Gettysburg, PA 17325, USA
Tuesday, September 29
Wednesday, September 30
Thursday, October 1
Friday, October 2
Saturday, October 3
The 2026-2027 calendar was approved by the school board on Monday, February 2, 2026.
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Early Dismissal Times:
Secondary - 11 AM
Elementary - Noon
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2026-27 Calendar Highlights
The first day of school is Wednesday, August 19!
Holidays and Breaks
Thanksgiving Break
November 25-30
Winter Break
December 23 - January 1
Spring Break
March 25-29
No School for Students
September 7 - Labor Day
September 21 - Prof Dev
October 9 - Fall Break
October 12 - Prof Dev
December 14 - Prof Dev
January 13 - Prof Dev
January 18 - MLK Day
February 15 - Presidents Day
March 3 - Prof Dev
April 16 - No School
April 19 - Prof Dev
Virtual Days - America 250
Wednesday, November 18 - Friday, November 20
Testing Dates
Keystone Testing Window - January 4-15
GAHS Winter Keystones - January 11 & 12
PSSA ELA - April 26-30
PSSA Math/Science/Make-Ups - May 3-14
GAHS AP Testing Window - May 3-14
Spring Keystone Testing Window - May 17-28
GAHS Spring Keystones - May 18 & 19
Graduation
Tuesday, May 25, 2027 - 6 p.m. at Warrior Stadium
Rain Date: Wednesday, May 26, 2027 at 6 p.m. (Rain or Shine)
Last Day of School
Wednesday, May 26, 2027 - Full Day