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One important thing that a parent can do is to plan the family routine around school dates. The Fairport Central School District Calendar 2026-2027 is now officially adopted by the Board of Education and brimming with important changes that every family in the FCSD community should be aware of. This year is a real change in the way the district functions, ranging from a new bell schedule to 9th grade being combined at Fairport High School. This one-stop reference provides a complete listing of all important dates, holidays, recesses, and policy changes.
Fairport Central School District Calendar 2026-2027
Like all New York State School Districts, the final day may change if school closes for emergency days. The district’s calendar takes into account the possibility of a reduced number of instructional hours per year as required by NYSED.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Employee Planning Days (No Students) | Late August / Early September 2026 |
| First Day of School for Students | September 2026 (confirm at fairport.org) |
| Anticipated Last Day for Students | June 2027 |
| Calendar Approved by BOE | February 11, 2026 |
| Calendar Last Updated | February 24, 2026 |
New Bell Schedule and School Start Times for 2026-27
The district-wide change for all CSD grades (K-12) for start and end times is one of the most talked about changes for the 2026-2027 school year. The decision was made following extensive research on adolescent sleep science, as well as recommendations from health and education professionals.
- Elementary (K-5): The starting and ending times changed; refer to the FCSD Time Change K-5 page for details.
- Middle School (6-8): New bell times are based on the two-tiered bus schedule.
- Later Start Times: to accommodate the sleep needs of high school students (grades 9-12).
The two-tiered transportation system supersedes the old three-tiered bus run system. This change streamlines the daily routes and removes the overlap and complexity that were present with three different tiers of pickup/dropoff in the district.
Fairport CSD 2026-2027 Holiday List
Fairport Central School District’s major recesses and federal/state holidays for the 2026-2027 school year are outlined below. Please check the district calendar at fairport.org/calendars for exact dates.
| Holiday / Recess | Approximate Period | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | September 2026 | Federal Holiday |
| Thanksgiving Recess | Late November 2026 | Recess |
| Winter Recess | Late December 2026 – Early January 2027 | Recess |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | January 2027 | Federal Holiday |
| Mid-Winter Recess | February 2027 | Recess |
| Spring Recess | Late March / Early April 2027 | Spring Break |
| Memorial Day | May 2027 | Federal Holiday |
| Juneteenth | June 19, 2027 | Federal Holiday |
The district also celebrates various religious-cultural festivals. Staff should plan and have a personal day policy for these dates on the employee-specific calendar page.
Parent-Teacher Conference Days and Report Card Schedule
It is easier to stay in touch with your child’s academic progress if you know the dates of the conferences and reporting. Fairport CSD has separate conference schedules for its elementary (K-5) and secondary (6-12) grade levels for 2026-2027.
- K-5 Parent Conference Days: November 2026 and March 2027. Students will be dismissed or not attend school on these days.
- Grades 6-12 Conferences: Usually held in the evening or as flexible time periods (to accommodate working families).
- Report Cards: Sent home every marking period during the year. The exact date for report cards will be postedonn the ParentSquare platform.
Fairport CSD 2026-2027 Budget and Board of Education key dates
At its April 21, 2026, business meeting, the Board of Education approved the Fairport Central School District Budget for 2026-2027. The community then voted on the budget, with 1,931 votes in favor (a 63.8% approval rating among the 3,025 total votes cast).
- The Board has approved the budget on April 21, 2026.
- The Community budget vote passed with 63.8% approval. The Community budget vote was approved by 63.8%.
- Regular meetings of the Board of Education (BOE): Usually once each month (see the full BOE meeting schedule at fairport.org)
- Open to community submission, on the district’s safety page for details of when the annual Safety Plan public comment period is open.
All financial reports and audit papers are available to parents and residents via the Business Office section of fairport.org/businessoffice.
FAQs
If you have an FCSD calendar account, you can download the ParentSquare app and log in using your FCSD username and password — all district calendar events and alerts come directly to your phone. Use the iCal download at fairportcentral.tandem.co to sync the calendar with Google Calendar or Apple Calendar, or use the rschooltoday portal for sport-specific events.
Families already enrolled with the YMCA and new UPK families were able to register beginning March 27, 2026. Other families were then allowed to register. Give the Y a call at 585-341-4010, or check the YMCA’s Before and After School Program page for information on rates, scheduling, and scholarships.
Beginning September 2026, all grade 9 students will be on the consolidated Fairport High School campus. It is a permanent structural chang the;e ninth grade will no longer be on a separate or transitional campus model.
In 2026-2027, Fairport CSD will transition from a three-tiered bus run system to a streamlined two-tiered bus run system. This change was due to the district-wide change in school start and end times and is also very convenient for the daily transportation of the entire district.
Final Thought
Fairport Central School District Calendar 2026–2027 provides a transparent calendar for school days, holidays, breaks, and other important events. It assists students, parents, and staff in being more organized and planning for the school year more effectively.