Schools calendars provide families with a snapshot of the entire year.
Holidays breaks, the first day of school and professional development days vary school by school, so it’s a great idea to keep it handy. Here is the 2023-24 school calendar as approved by East Maine School District 63’s school board.
Important 2023-2024 school year dates
Here are a few key dates you’ll want to bookmark:
- First Day of School: Aug. 17, 2023
- Thanksgiving Break: Nov. 23-24, 2023
- Winter Break: Dec. 22, 2023 – Jan. 8, 2024
- Spring Break: Mar. 25 – Apr. 1, 2024
- Last Day of School: May 31, 2024
See the full calendar below or visit emsd63.org
2023-2024 East Maine School District 63 Academic Calendar
August 2023
- Board of Education Meeting – : Aug. 3, 2023
- No School for Students – Institute Day: Aug. 14-16, 2023
- Back to School Open House – : Aug. 15, 2023
- Back to School Open House – Melzer School: Aug. 15, 2023
- Back to School Meet & Greet – : Aug. 16, 2023
- Back to School Open House – Apollo School: Aug. 16, 2023
- Expanded Learning Before-and After-School Care Begins Family Resource Center: Aug. 17, 2023
- First Full Day of Attendance for Students: Aug. 17, 2023
- Back to School Open House – Washington School: Aug. 22, 2023
- Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) Testing Window Opens: K-8: Aug. 24, 2023
- Melzer PTO Lina’s Dine and Share Fundraiser – 9001 N Milwaukee, Niles.: Aug. 31, 2023
September 2023
- Labor Day: Sep. 4, 2023
- Back to School Open House – : Sep. 6, 2023
- Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) Testing Window Closes: K-8: Sep. 7, 2023
- Adult Yoga Class Begins at the FRC – Family Resource Center: Sep. 7, 2023
- Back to School Open House – Gemini Middle School: Sep. 7, 2023
- Board of Education Meeting – Educational Service Center, 10150 Dee Road, Des Plaines: Sep. 7, 2023
- School Improvement Day (Early Dismissal): Grades K – 8th: Sep. 8, 2023
- ExL Early Dismissal Day Program (K-8) – Family Resource Center: Sep. 8, 2023
- FRC Adult English Learner Language Class Begins – Family Resource Center: Sep. 13, 2023
- Understanding the Changing Landscape of High School Education – Gemini Middle School – Enter Door 12: Sep. 18, 2023
- Art Night at the FRC – Family Resource Center: Sep. 19, 2023
- Yom Kippur: Sep. 25, 2023
- Game Night at the FRC – Family Resource Center: Sep. 28, 2023
October 2023
- Board of Education Meeting – : Oct. 5, 2023
- Indigenous Peoples Day: Oct. 9, 2023
- BINGO Night at the FRC – FRC: Oct. 10, 2023
- School Improvement Day (Early Dismissal): Grades K – 8th: Oct. 13, 2023
- ExL Early Dismissal Day Program (K-8) – Family Resource Center: Oct. 13, 2023
- Special Board Meeting – Educational Service Center, 10150 Dee Road, Des Plaines: Oct. 16, 2023
- Art Night at the FRC – FRC: Oct. 17, 2023
- Nelson PTO Panda Express Fund Raiser – 9347 N. Milwaukee Ave., Niles: Oct. 18, 2023
- Gemini Fall Play: “The Epic Quest of the Damsels in Distress” – Gemini Middle School: Oct. 19, 2023
- Washington PTO McTeacher’s Night – 7969 N. Milwaukee Ave., Niles: Oct. 19, 2023
- Gemini Fall Play: “The Epic Quest of the Damsels in Distress” – Gemini Middle School: Oct. 20, 2023
- Gemini Fall Play: “The Epic Quest of the Damsels in Distress” – Gemini Middle School: Oct. 21, 2023
- Parent / Teacher Conference Sign Up Opens: Oct. 23, 2023
- Game Night at the FRC – Family Resource Center: Oct. 25, 2023
- Webinar: Online Safety for Parents & Caregivers – Online: Oct. 26, 2023
- Expanded Learning Trunk-Or-Treat – FRC: Oct. 26, 2023
November 2023
- We Care Giving Campaign Kicks Off: Nov. 1, 2023
- Gemini PTO Fundraiser at Portillos – : Nov. 1, 2023
- Gemini Orchestra Fall Concert – : Nov. 1, 2023
- Board of Education Meeting – : Nov. 2, 2023
- Evening Parent/Teacher Conferences – : Nov. 8, 2023
- Gemini Band Fall Concert – Gemini Auditorium: Nov. 9, 2023
- School Improvement Day (Early Dismissal): Grades K – 8th: Nov. 10, 2023
- ExL Early Dismissal Day Program (K-8) – Family Resource Center: Nov. 10, 2023
- Art Night at the FRC – FRC: Nov. 14, 2023
- Gemini Choir Fall Concert – Gemini Auditorium: Nov. 14, 2023
- Evening Parent/Teacher Conferences –
- No School for Students – Parent/Teacher Conferences: Nov. 17, 2023
- ExL School’s Out Day (K-8) – Family Resource Center: Nov. 17, 2023
- Parent/Teacher Conferences –
- Parent/Teacher Conferences –
- Thanksgiving Break: Nov. 20-24, 2023
- ExL Fall Break Camp – Family Resource Center: Nov. 19-20, 2023
December 2023
- ExL Basketball League Tryouts (Grades 5-8) – Gemini Middle School: Dec. 5, 2023
- Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) Testing Window Opens: K-8: Dec. 6, 2023
- Elementary Band Concert – Gemini Auditorium: Dec. 6, 2023
- Elementary Orchestra Concert – Gemini Auditorium: Dec. 6, 2023
- Board of Education Meeting – Educational Service Center, 10150 Dee Road, Des Plaines: Dec. 7, 2023
- School Improvement Day (Early Dismissal): Grades K – 8th: Dec. 8, 2023
- ExL Early Dismissal Day Program (K-8) – Family Resource Center: Dec. 8, 2023
- ExL Basketball League Tryouts (Grades 5-8) – Gemini Middle School: Dec. 10, 2023
- Gemini Dance Concert 6:00 PM Gemini Auditorium: Dec. 14, 2023
- Melzer PTO Cultura Subs Dine Out Fundraiser – 9432 Waukegan Rd. Morton Grove, IL 60053: Dec. 15, 2023
- Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) Testing Window Closes: K-8: Dec. 20, 2023
- Winter Break: Dec. 25, 2023 – Jan. 5, 2024
January 2024
- ExL Winter Break Camp – : Jan. 2-5, 2024
- Classes Resume: Jan. 8, 2024
- Board of Education Meeting – Educational Service Center, 10150 Dee Road, Des Plaines: Jan. 11, 2024
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day: Jan. 15, 2024
- Art Night at the FRC – FRC: Jan. 16, 2024
- Assessing Comprehension & Communication in English State-to-State (ACCESS) Testing Window Opens: K-8: Jan. 17, 2024
- FRC Zumba Begins (Adults) –
- School Improvement Day (Early Dismissal): Grades K – 8th: Jan. 19, 2024
- Gemini PTO Panda Express Fundraiser – 9347 N. Milwaukee Ave., Niles: Jan. 19, 2024
- ExL Early Dismissal Day Program (K-8) – Family Resource Center: Jan. 19, 2024
- Nelson PTO Lou Malnati’s Fundraiser – 650 N. Northwest Highway, Park Ridge: Jan. 24, 2024
- FRC English Classes Begin (Adults) – FRC: Jan. 24, 2024
- Mark Twain PTO Portillo’s Fundraiser –
- Game Night at the FRC – Family Resource Center: Jan. 25, 2024
February 2024
- Melzer PTO Month-Long FRY Fundraiser Begins – 8439 West Golf Road, Niles: Feb 1, 2024
- Board of Education Meeting – : Feb. 1, 2024
- Mark Twain PTO Panera Fundraiser – 9400 N Milwaukee Ave, Niles: Feb. 8, 2024
- Gemini Orchestra Winter Concert – Gemini Auditorium: Feb. 8, 2024
- School Improvement Day (Early Dismissal): Grades K – 8th: Feb. 9, 2024
- ExL Early Dismissal Day Program (K-8) – Family Resource Center: Feb. 9, 2024
- BINGO Night at the FRC – FRC: Feb. 13, 2024
- Nelson PTO Portillo’s Fundraiser – 8832 West Dempster, Niles: Feb. 14, 2024
- Creating an Inclusive Environment: Free Family Workshop – Gemini Middle School: Feb. 15, 2024
- Presidents’ Day: Feb. 19, 2024
- Art Night at the FRC – FRC: Feb. 20, 2024
- Game Night at the FRC – Family Resource Center: Feb. 22, 2024
- Gemini Band Winter Concert – Gemini Auditorium: Feb. 22, 2024
- ELC Family Education Night – Teach Me What to Do:Strategies for Better Behavior – Early Learning Center, 10000 Dee Road, Des Plaines: Feb. 29, 2024
March 2024
- Spring Parent/Teacher Conference Registration Opens: Mar. 4, 2024
- Assessing Comprehension & Communication in English State-to-State (ACCESS) Testing Window Closes: K-8: Mar. 5, 2024
- Gemini McTeacher’s Night – McDonald’s, 7969 N. Milwaukee, Niles: Mar. 5, 2024
- Board of Education Meeting – Educational Service Center, 10150 Dee Road, Des Plaines: Mar. 7, 2024
- School Improvement Day (Early Dismissal): Grades K – 8th: Mar. 8, 2024
- ExL Early Dismissal Day Program (K-8) – Family Resource Center: Mar. 8, 2024
- Summer Learning Registration Opens: Mar. 11, 2024
- Love & Logic: Putting an End to Backtalk, Arguing & Begging – Family Resource Center: Mar. 11, 2024
- Be Seen and Heard: Virtual Parent Information Event – Helping Students Stay Safe –
- Melzer PTO Chipotle Fundraiser – 8488 West Golf, Niles: Mar. 12, 2024
- Art Night at the FRC – FRC: Mar. 12, 2024
- Nelson PTO Panera Fundraiser – 9400 North Milwaukee Ave., Niles: Mar. 13, 2024
- Gemini Choir Spring Concert – Gemini Auditorium: Mar. 13, 2024
- Mark Twain Caruso’s Pizza Fundraiser – 9576 Potter Rd, Des Plaines: Mar. 14, 2024
- Melzer PTO Cultura Subs Fundraiser – 9428 Waukegan Road, Morton Grove: Mar. 15, 2024
- Illinois Science Assessment (ISA) Testing Window Opens: 5 & 8: Mar. 18,20, 2024
- Last Day of Student Attendance before Spring Break: Mar. 21, 2024
- Melzer PTO Caruso’s Pizza Fundraiser – 9576 Potter Road, Des Plaines: Mar. 21, 2024
- Evening Parent/Teacher Conferences –
- No School for Students – Parent/Teacher Conferences: Mar. 22, 2024
- ExL School’s Out Day (K-8) – Family Resource Center: Mar. 22, 2024
- Morning Parent/Teacher Conferences –
- Spring Break: Mar. 25 – Apr. 1, 2024
- ExL Spring Break Camp – Family Resource Center: Mar. 25-28, 2024
April 2024
- Classes Resume: Apr. 2, 2024
- Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR) ELA/Math Testing Window Opens: 3-8: Apr. 3, 2024
- Board of Education Meeting – Educational Service Center, 10150 Dee Road, Des Plaines: Apr. 4, 2024
- No School: Apr. 10, 2024
- School Improvement Day (Early Dismissal): Grades K – 8th: Apr. 12, 2024
- ExL Early Dismissal Day Program (K-8) – Family Resource Center: Apr. 12, 2024
- Registration for the 2024-2025 School Year Opens: Apr. 15, 2024
- Nelson PTO McTacher’s Night – 7969 N. Milwaukee Ave., Niles: Apr. 15, 2024
- Avoiding Power Struggles: Parenting Class – Family Resource Center: Apr. 15, 2024
- Melzer PTO Burt’s Place Fundraiser – 8541 N. Ferris, Morton Grove: Apr. 16, 2024
- Art Night at the FRC – FRC: Apr. 16, 2024
- Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR) ELA/Math Testing Window Closes: 3-8: Apr. 17, 2024
- Spring Orchestra Gala Concert: District 63 & Maine East High School – Maine East High School, 2601 Dempster St.: Apr. 22, 2024
- Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) Testing Window Opens: K-8: Apr. 24, 2024
- Gemini Spring Musical: “Moana Jr.” – Gemini Middle School: Apr. 25, 2024
- Game Night at the FRC – Family Resource Center: Apr. 25, 2024
- Gemini Spring Musical: “Moana Jr.” – Gemini Middle School: Apr. 26, 2024
- Gemini Spring Musical: “Moana Jr.” – Gemini Middle School: Apr. 27, 2024
- Mark Twain PTO Panda Express Fundraiser – 9347 N. Milwaukee Ave, Niles: Apr. 30, 2024
May 2024
- Melzer PTO McTeacher’s Night – : May 1, 2024
- Nelson Kindergarten Orientation – : May 1, 2024
- Annual Timely & Meaningful Consultation Meeting – : May 2, 2024
- Board of Education Meeting – Educational Service Center, 10150 Dee Road, Des Plaines: May 2, 2024
- Gemini & Maine East Combined Choir Concert – Maine East High School: May 2, 2024
- Elementary & Gemini Band Concert 6:00 PM Maine East High School: May 7, 2024
- Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) Testing Window Closes: K-8: May 8, 2024
- Melzer Kindergarten Orientation – 9400 N. Oriole, Morton Grove: May 8, 2024
- School Improvement Day (Early Dismissal): Grades K – 8th: May 10, 2024
- Birth – Age 3 Developmental Screenings – Early Learning Center: May 10, 2024
- ExL Early Dismissal Day Program (K-8) – Family Resource Center: May 10, 2024
- 44th Charity Basketball Game – Gemini Middle School: May 10, 2024
- Mark Twain PTO McTeacher’s Night – 7969 N. Milwaukee Ave., Niles: May 14, 2024
- Apollo Kindergarten Orientation – 10100 Dee Rd., Des Plaines: May 14, 2024
- Nelson PTO Culver’s Fundraiser – 7310 W. Dempster, Morton Grove: May 14, 2024
- Art Night at the FRC – FRC: May 14, 2024
- Washington Kindergarten Orientation – 2710 Golf Rd., Glenview: May 15, 2024
- EMSD63 Foundation Family Fun Fest – Golf Mill Park, Niles: May 16-17, 2024
- Free Family FRC Event @ the EMSD63 Foundation Family Fun Fest – Golf Mill Park, Niles: May 18, 2024
- EMSD63 Foundation Family Fun Fest – Golf Mill Park, Niles: May 18, 2024
- EMSD63 Foundation Family Fun Fest – Golf Mill Park, Niles: May 19, 2024
- Mark Twain Kindergarten Orientation – 9401 Hamlin, Niles: May 20, 2024
- Adult Yoga Class Ends at the FRC – Family Resource Center: May 23, 2024
- Game Night at the FRC – Family Resource Center: May 23, 2024
- Memorial Day: May 27, 2024
- Gamini 8th Grade Graduation – Maine West High School, 1755 S. Wolf Rd., Des Plaines: May 30, 2024
- Last Day of Student Attendance before Summer Break: May 31, 2024
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