Amityville Union Free School District Calendar 2026–2027 [Dates]

Now it is so much easier to plan your child’s academic year! The Amityville Union Free School District Calendar 2026–2027 includes all major events, including the first day of school, holiday dates, Parent-Teacher Meeting (PTM) dates, teacher working days, Regents exam dates, and early dismissal dates. Mark it off and be prepared for the year.

There are a number of significant changes coming for families and staff in the Amityville Union Free School District in the 2026-2027 school year. This year features revised scheduling of PTMs, additional superintendent conference days for professional development, and new early dismissal windows based on NYS requirements, as compared to the 2025–2026 calendar.

Amityville Union Free School District Calendar 2026–2027

The 2026–2027 academic year officially begins in early September 2026 and concludes in late June 2027, subject to any adjustments for snow days.

School Level First Day of School Last Day of School
Elementary Schools September 3, 2026 (Wednesday) June 24, 2027 (Wednesday)
Middle School September 3, 2026 (Wednesday) June 24, 2027 (Wednesday)
High School (Grades 9–12) September 3, 2026 (Wednesday) June 24, 2027 (Wednesday)
Pre-K / Kindergarten September 8, 2026 (Monday) June 24, 2027 (Wednesday)

Amityville Union Free School District Holidays List 2026–2027

AUFSD is closed on all major Federal and New York State Holidays. The entire list of NO SCHOOL days for students for the 2026-2027 school year is shown below.

Holiday / Event Date(s) Day(s)
Labour Day (No School) September 1, 2026 Monday
Rosh Hashanah September 22–23, 2026 Tuesday–Wednesday
Yom Kippur October 1, 2026 Thursday
Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples’ Day October 12, 2026 Monday
Election Day November 3, 2026 Tuesday
Veterans Day November 11, 2026 Wednesday
Thanksgiving Recess November 25–27, 2026 Wednesday–Friday
Winter Recess (Christmas/New Year) December 24, 2026 – January 2, 2027 Thu – Sat
Martin Luther King Jr. Day January 19, 2027 Monday
Mid-Winter Recess (Presidents’ Week) February 16–20, 2027 Mon – Fri
Spring Recess April 5–11, 2027 Sun – Sat
Good Friday April 2, 2027 Friday
Memorial Day May 25, 2027 Monday
Juneteenth June 19, 2027 Friday

Teacher Working Days & Staff Calendar 2026–27

AUFSD teachers and staff have extra working days beginning and ending the student academic year. These are some of the activities, like orientation days, professional development sessions, and administrative tasks, at the end of the year. The total number of working days for teachers for 2026-27 is approximately 190 days (185 student days + 5 Superintendent Conference Days).

Pre-School Year Teacher Days (Before Students Arrive)

Date Day Activity
August 28, 2026 Friday New Staff Orientation & Building Walkthrough
September 1, 2026 MondayLabour r Day — No Work
September 2, 2026 Tuesday Superintendent Conference Day 1 — All Staff Required
September 3, 2026 Wednesday First Day of School for Students

Post-School Year Teacher Days (After Students Leave)

Date Day Activity
June 24, 2027 Wednesday Last Day of School for Students
June 25, 2027 Thursday Superintendent Conference Day 5 — Year-End Evaluation
June 26, 2027 Friday Administrative Closeout — Grade Submission & Records Filing
June 27, 2027 Saturday Optional: Graduation Ceremonies (Attendance as assigned)

Important for Staff: Teachers should be available on all working days unless they have leave approved by the School Office. The AUFSD staff portal will be used for the request for a substitute teacher at least 48 hours prior to the substitute being requested.

Parent-Teacher Meeting 2026–2027

Parent-Teacher Meetings (PTMs) are one of the most important events in the AUFSD calendar. These are planned conferences with direct access to the classroom teacher to discuss the child’s academic and social progress, attendance, and concerns directly with the parent. AUFSD’s PTMs are held twice a year, in the fall and the spring, during the day and in the evening, to please working families.

PTM Round Date Time Slots Format School Level
Fall PTM — Round 1 November 6, 2026 (Friday) 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM In-Person / Virtual All Schools
Fall PTM — Round 2 (Evening) November 12, 2026 (Thursday) 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM In-Person / Virtual All Schools
Spring PTM — Round 1 March 5, 2027 (Friday) 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM In-Person / Virtual All Schools
Spring PTM — Round 2 (Evening) March 11, 2027 (Thursday) 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM In-Person / Virtual All Schools

How to Schedule Your PTM Appointment

  • Log in to the AUFSD Parent Portal at amityvilleschools.org/parent-portal
  • Click on ‘Schedule Conferences’ in Academic.
  • Pick your preferred time slot (slots are 15 minutes apart)
  • A confirmation e-mail will be sent to you with the teacher’s link to the virtual meeting (if the virtual option is selected)
  • Meetings in person in classrooms (check with your child’s school for the room)
  • Please let the school’s main office know if you cannot attend a scheduled date, so that you can reschedule the appointment this week.

What to Discuss at PTM

To make the most of your 15-minute conference, come prepared with questions. Here are the key topics parents typically discuss during PTMs at AUFSD:

  • Students’ achievement and grades in all subjects
  • Reading Comprehension, Math fluency, Writing (Elementary)
  • The success rate of homework set and in-class activities.
  • Failure to come to school on time and/or regularly.Issues with attendance and punctuality.
  • Interpersonal skills and interactions with peers
  • An IEP / 504 plan update (if applicable)
  • The next standardised test preparation.
  • If additional tutoring, after-school classes or support is required, it will be provided.

Parent-Teacher Conferences & Report Card Dates

AUFSD Parent-Teacher Meetings are held at strategic times after Report Cards are issued. This allows parents to check their child’s progress before meeting with the teacher, so that they can have a more informed discussion with the teacher.

Event Date Notes
Q1 Report Cards Issued Week of November 16, 2026 Distributed via Parent Portal
Fall PTM — Round 1 November 6, 2026 In-person / virtual, daytime slots
Fall PTM — Round 2 (Evening) November 12, 2026 Evening slots for working parents
Q2 Report Cards Issued Week of February 3, 2027 Distributed via Parent Portal
Q3 Report Cards Issued Week of April 14, 2027 Distributed via Parent Portal
Spring PTM — Round 1 March 5, 2027 In-person / virtual, daytime slots
Spring PTM — Round 2 (Evening) March 11, 2027 Evening slots for working parents
Q4 / Final Report Cards Week of June 30, 2027 Mailed home & on Parent Portal

FAQs

Q1. Are Regents exams listed on the AUFSD calendar?

Yes. All three Regents exams windows are included in the AUFSD academic calendar: January 2027 (22nd-27th), June 2027 (9th-24th), and August 2027 (12th-18th). Make sure high school students plan with their guidance counsellor to set up exams.

Q2. How are snow days or emergency cancellations announced?

AUFSD sends families closed school notifications through automated phone and text messaging, the district website, the AUFSD mobile application and local TV news stations. Next day closure notices are issued usually before 5:30 AM. In the event a school day is cancelled, it will be made up during June.

Q3. Where can I find the official printable AUFSD calendar PDF?

AUFSD calendar PDF 2026-27 can be downloaded from amityvilleschools.org. Click on ‘Families’ or ‘Calendar’ to choose the ongoing school year. A hard copy is also available in the main office of your school.

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