2026-2027 school year calendar approved for most communities

With their approval on Wednesday, March 19, the EICS Board of Trustees took a historic step — approving a school year calendar more than a year in advance for the first time in our division’s history.

The 2026-2027 school year calendar applies to schools in Fort Saskatchewan, Sherwood Park, Strathcona County, and Vegreville. Schools in Camrose are not included at this time.

Superintendent Paul Corrigan shared that the early approval was directly influenced by parent feedback received during consultations for the 2025-2026 calendar. Families expressed a preference for having school calendars available sooner, and with our student transportation provider in these communities already releasing their schedule, the division was able to move forward.

Corrigan also addressed questions from the Board about the last day of school falling on Monday, June 28, 2027. He explained that this is due to Alberta Education scheduling the Science 30 diploma exam on that date, a decision affecting school divisions across the province. If that exam date changes, EICS Trustees and administration will have the opportunity to review and consider amending the calendar.

The 2026-2027 calendars for Camrose schools have not yet been proposed, as the student transit provider for EICS students in that community has not finalized its schedule. These calendars are expected to be approved in early 2026.

In Fort Saskatchewan, Sherwood Park, Strathcona County, and Vegreville, notable dates for the 2026-2027 school year include:

• Aug. 31, 2026: First day of school
• Nov. 9 - 13, 2026: Fall break
• Dec. 21, 2026 - Jan. 1, 2027: Christmas break
• March 22 - 26, 2027: Spring break
• March 26, 2027: Good Friday
• March 29, 2027: Easter Monday
• June 28, 2027: Last day of school

The full calendar is available on our School Calendars page.