District News
Important 2025 Summer Dates for District 35
Stay on track this summer with these key dates as we prepare for the 2025–2026 school year:
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Thursday, July 31 – Last Day for Regular Bus Registration
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Thursday, August 14 – Board of Education Meeting, 7 PM, Young Auditorium
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Monday, August 18 – District 35 Newsletters Resume
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Tuesday, August 19 – Class Placements Go LIVE at 12 PM
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Monday, August 25 – Meet the Teacher Day
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Tuesday, August 26 – First Full Day of School
📬Be sure to check your inbox and our website for more back-to-school updates!
Get a head start on the 2025–26 school year and support the Glencoe PTO by purchasing your school supplies before July 1.
Early Release Days 2025-26
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September 15, 2025
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December 8, 2025
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January 12, 2026
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February 23, 2026
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March 16, 2026
The Board of Education has approved the 2025-26 school year calendar.
- Winter Break is planned for December 20, 2025, through January 4, 2026,
- Spring Break is planned for March 28, 2026, to April 6, 2026.
EARLY RELEASE DAYS:
- September 15, 2025
- December 8, 2025
- January 12, 2026
- February 23, 2026
- March 16, 2026
*Early Dismissal times for the schools on Early Release Days:
- SOUTH: 2:00 pm
- WEST: 2:15 pm
- CENTRAL: 2:25 pm
Walk, Bike, and Roll to School
In coordination with the Glencoe Public Safety Department and the Sustainability Task Force, we offer designated routes for students to travel to school safely.
Glencoe School District 35 is recommitting to its existing policy aimed at boosting student engagement by minimizing digital distractions.
The Away for the Day initiative requires that all personal electronic devices, including cell phones and smartwatches, be stored in lockers during school hours, except when needed for medical reasons.
This policy, integral to the district’s mission of Growing Every Heart and Mind is designed to foster a focused learning environment free from the interruptions of digital devices.
“Reinforcing this initiative helps minimize distractions and allows our focus to remain on priority learning. We seek to foster classrooms where resilience, empathy, and authentic social interaction are the focus for student development,” explains Dr. Catherine Wang, Superintendent.
As the new school year begins, the district has prioritized clear expectations surrounding the renewed commitment to Away for the Day. Glencoe District 35 looks forward to reporting on the benefits of this initiative to the community at-large, ensuring that both students and parents understand and support the enhanced learning environment.
The following Monday dates are finalized for a one-hour early release from the schools:
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September 16, 2024
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November 18, 2024
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January 13, 2025
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March 10, 2025
Dismissal Times:
South School @ 2:00 pm
West School @ 2:15 pm
Central School @ 2:25 pm
D35 On-the-Go, our District 35 podcast that gives parents bite-sized insights into our schools, staff, and information to support a stronger connection between our schools and home. We look forward to sharing this new option and gathering feedback from our families in the new school year.
2024-25 School Year Calendar
The 2024-25 School Year calendar was approved by the Board of Education at the January BOE meeting.