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New Canaan High School — School Calendar 2026-27
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New Canaan, CT 06840
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Upcoming Events
Oct
29
Thu
NCHS: 10th Grade Parent Ed: Teen DrivingEvent
Nov
2
Mon
Board of Education MeetingEvent
Check the published agenda for meeting topics and details.
Nov
3
Tue
DISTRICT: NO SCHOOL - Professional Learning/Election DayEvent
Nov
3
Tue
NCHS Election Day - Professional LearningEvent
Nov
3
Tue
WEST: ELECTION DAY/PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT(NO SCHOOL)Staff DayDistrict-wide
No school today. Confirm childcare or before/after-care coverage.
Nov
5
Thu
NCHS Fall Ensembles Concert (Wind)Event
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School Profile
Grades
8–12
Enrollment
1,257
Student:Teacher
12.2:1
Locale
Suburban
District
New Canaan School DistrictPhone
(203)594-4600School Statistics
Academics (SY 2020-21)
ELA Proficiency
92%
100th percentile in CT
Math Proficiency
77%
97th percentile in CT
Graduation Rate
>=99%
Chronic Absenteeism
6.7%
SY 2019-20
Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)
AP Program
25 courses offered
497 students enrolled
Gifted & Talented
153 students enrolled
SAT/ACT
424 test takers
Athletics
27 sports, 56 teams
1,259 participants
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11.4:1
Near average in CTTechnology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)
1:1 Devices
Student devices available
Wi-Fi
Campus-wide wireless
Fiber Internet
High-speed connection
150
Connected devices
Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)
Teachers (FTE)
110.01
100% fully certified
Counselors
8
Psychologists
2
Social Workers
2
Nurses
4
School Resource Officers
1
Security Staff
3
Anti-Bullying Policy
District Finance (FY 2023)
Per-Pupil Spending
$28,107
Total current expenditure
Instruction Spending
$16,209
Per pupil, classroom only
Total Revenue/Pupil
$31,651
All funding sources
Funding Sources
Federal 1%State 14%Local 85%
District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey
Community Context
Community Need Level
Moderate
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)
12.8%
Below 150% poverty line
5.5%
Unemployment rate
7.3%
Uninsured residents
8.4%
No HS diploma (25+)
Special Education (IDEA)
District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA
Total Students Served
550
Ages 3-21 under IDEA
School-Age (6-21)
519
Receiving special ed services
Est. % of Enrollment
41%
District rate, school may vary
Disability Categories (District)
Specific Learning Disability
207 (40%)
Other Health Impairment
130 (25%)
Speech/Language Impairment
71 (14%)
Autism
70 (13%)
Emotional Disturbance
14 (3%)
Intellectual Disability
9 (2%)
Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ
Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)
1,257
Current enrollment
Stable(-5% 5yr)Coming Up
Thu, Oct 29, 2026
NCHS: 10th Grade Parent Ed: Teen Driving
EventMon, Nov 2, 2026
Board of Education Meeting
Check the published agenda for meeting topics and details.
EventTue, Nov 3, 2026
DISTRICT: NO SCHOOL - Professional Learning/Election Day
EventFull School Calendar 2026-27
Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in New Canaan School District. New Canaan High School follows the district calendar.
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Mon, Sep 7, 2026 | Saxe MS: Labor Day (no school)District-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed. |
| Fri, Oct 2, 2026 | NCEA - BreakfastDistrict-wide |
| Wed, Oct 21, 2026 | NCPS K-5 Health Parent Meeting |
| Fri, Oct 23, 2026 | NCHS Fall Play (Grades 11-12) |
| Sat, Oct 24, 2026 | NCHS Fall Play (Grades 11-12) |
| Thu, Oct 29, 2026 | NCHS: 10th Grade Parent Ed: Teen Driving |
| Mon, Nov 2, 2026 | Board of Education Meeting Check the published agenda for meeting topics and details. |
| Tue, Nov 3, 2026 | DISTRICT: NO SCHOOL - Professional Learning/Election Day |
| Tue, Nov 3, 2026 | NCHS Election Day - Professional Learning |
| Tue, Nov 3, 2026 | WEST: ELECTION DAY/PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT(NO SCHOOL)District-wide No school today. Confirm childcare or before/after-care coverage. |
| Thu, Nov 5, 2026 | NCHS Fall Ensembles Concert (Wind) |
| Sat, Nov 7, 2026 | SAT Review the testing notice for registration deadlines and exam details. |
| Sat, Nov 7, 2026 | The CD Fun Run |
| Sun, Nov 8, 2026 | The CD Fun Run - Rain Date |
| Fri, Nov 13, 2026 | NCHS: 10th Grade Parent Ed: Academic Roadmap |
| Mon, Nov 16, 2026 | Board of Education Meeting Check the published agenda for meeting topics and details. |
| Thu, Nov 19, 2026 | NCHS: 11th Grade Parent Ed: College Planning District-wide |
| Thu, Nov 19, 2026 | NCHS Fall Theme Art Show Opening |
| Thu, Nov 19, 2026 | NCHS: 11th Grade Parent Ed: College Planning |
| Fri, Nov 20, 2026 | NCHS Fall Musical (Grades |
| Sat, Nov 21, 2026 | NCHS Fall Musical (Grades |
| Mon, Nov 23, 2026 | NCHS: BonFire |
| Tue, Nov 24, 2026 | NCHS: BonFire (Rain Date) |
| Wed, Nov 25, 2026 | EAST: Early Dismissal - Thanksgiving BreakDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed. |
| Wed, Nov 25, 2026 | NCHS Early Dismissal |
| Wed, Nov 25, 2026 | WEST: EARLY DISMISSAL(12:40PM)District-wide |
| Thu, Nov 26, 2026 | NCHS Thanksgiving - No School Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed. |
| Fri, Nov 27, 2026 | Saxe MS - No School: ThanksgivingDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed. |
| Mon, Nov 30, 2026 | GRADE 5 EARLY DISMISSAL: PARENT CONFERENCES |
| Mon, Nov 30, 2026 | Saxe IS- Gr 5 Early ReleaseDistrict-wide |
| Tue, Dec 1, 2026 | K-5 EARLY DISMISSAL: PARENT CONFERENCES |
| Tue, Dec 1, 2026 | Saxe IS- Gr 5- Early ReleaseDistrict-wide |
| Tue, Dec 1, 2026 | WEST: PARENT /TEACHER CONFERENCES *EARLY DISMISSALDistrict-wide |
| Wed, Dec 2, 2026 | SOUTH: Parent Teacher Conferences (early dismissal - 12.40pm)District-wide Check the conference notice for scheduling and dismissal information. |
| Thu, Dec 3, 2026 | SOUTH: Parent Teacher Conferences (early dismissal - 12.40pm)District-wide Check the conference notice for scheduling and dismissal information. |
| Fri, Dec 4, 2026 | SOUTH: Parent Teacher Conferences (early dismissal - 12.40pm)District-wide Check the conference notice for scheduling and dismissal information. |
| Sat, Dec 5, 2026 | SAT @ NCHS Review the test notice for registration and logistics details. |
| Sat, Dec 5, 2026 | NCHS Music Department Community Concert |
| Mon, Dec 7, 2026 | Board of Education Meeting Check the published agenda for meeting topics and details. |
| Tue, Dec 8, 2026 | NCHS: 9th Grade Parent Ed: Midterm Prep-Studying and Stress |
| Fri, Dec 11, 2026 | EAST: Staff Appreciation/Holiday LuncheonDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed. |
| Fri, Dec 11, 2026 | NCHS: 12 Grade Parent Ed: College Decisions & Sr, Internship Program |
| Sat, Dec 12, 2026 | ACT @ NCHS |
| Mon, Dec 14, 2026 | Board of Education Meeting - Budget Workshop |
| Wed, Dec 16, 2026 | NCHS Winter Choir Concert |
| Thu, Dec 17, 2026 | "Kisses and Canes" |
| Tue, Dec 22, 2026 | NCHS Alumni Coffee |
| Tue, Dec 22, 2026 | NCHS: Alumni Panel |
| Wed, Dec 23, 2026 | DISTRICT: HALF DAY - Start of Holiday Break Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed. |
| Wed, Dec 23, 2026 | NCHS Early Release Day |
| Wed, Dec 23, 2026 | WEST: EARLY DISMISSAL (HOLIDAY ASSEMBLY/PJ DAY)District-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed. |
| Thu, Dec 24, 2026 | DISTRICT: NO SCHOOL - Holiday Break Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed. |
| Thu, Dec 24, 2026 | NCHS Holiday Break Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed. |
| Thu, Dec 24, 2026 | WEST: HOLIDAY VACATION (NO SCHOOL)District-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed. |
| Fri, Dec 25, 2026 | Saxe MS - No School: Holiday BreakDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed. |
| Sat, Dec 26, 2026 | Saxe MS - No School: Holiday BreakDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed. |
| Sun, Dec 27, 2026 | Saxe MS - No School: Holiday BreakDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed. |
| Mon, Dec 28, 2026 | DISTRICT: NO SCHOOL - Holiday Break Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed. |
| Mon, Dec 28, 2026 | SOUTH: Holiday Break - no schoolDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed. |
| Tue, Dec 29, 2026 | Saxe MS - No School: Holiday BreakDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed. |
| Wed, Dec 30, 2026 | Saxe MS - No School: Holiday BreakDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed. |
| Thu, Dec 31, 2026 | New Year's Eve |
| Thu, Dec 31, 2026 | Saxe MS - No School: Holiday BreakDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed. |
| Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | New Year's Day |
| Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | Saxe MS - No School: Holiday BreakDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed. |
| Sat, Jan 2, 2027 | Saxe MS - No School: Holiday BreakDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed. |
| Sun, Jan 3, 2027 | Saxe MS - No School: Holiday BreakDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed. |
| Mon, Jan 4, 2027 | Board of Education Meeting Check the published agenda for meeting topics and details. |
| Tue, Jan 5, 2027 | DISTRICT: Joint PTC (Elementary) Budget Meeting |
| Wed, Jan 6, 2027 | DISTRICT: Joint PTC/PFA Budget Meeting |
| Wed, Jan 6, 2027 | NCHS: PFA General Meeting: Joint w/Saxe PTC: Budget w/Dr. Luizzi |
| Fri, Jan 8, 2027 | NCHS: Review Day |
| Fri, Jan 8, 2027 | NCHS DramaFest (One Act Plays) |
| Mon, Jan 11, 2027 | NCHS: Exam Day 1(Schedule to Follow) |
| Tue, Jan 12, 2027 | NCHS Exam Day 2 (schedule to follow) |
| Wed, Jan 13, 2027 | NCHS Review Day (Schedule to Follow) |
| Wed, Jan 13, 2027 | Snow date - Joint PTC or PTC/PFA Budget Meeting |
| Thu, Jan 14, 2027 | NCHS Exam Day 3 (Schedule to follow) |
| Fri, Jan 15, 2027 | NCHS Exam Day 4 (Schedule to Follow) |
| Mon, Jan 18, 2027 | NCHS Martin Luther King Day |
| Tue, Jan 19, 2027 | Board of Education Meeting Check the published agenda for meeting topics and details. |
| Fri, Jan 22, 2027 | NCHS: Midterm Faculty & Staff Luncheon |
| Thu, Jan 28, 2027 | NCHS Instrumental Concert - Concert Band |
| Mon, Feb 1, 2027 | NHCS Art Sample Show (No Reception) |
| Mon, Feb 1, 2027 | Board of Education Meeting Check the published agenda for meeting topics and details. |
| Tue, Feb 2, 2027 | NCHS Instrumental Concert - Concert Band (Snow Date) |
| Thu, Feb 4, 2027 | NCHS: 10th Grade Parent Ed: College Testing Plan |
| Thu, Feb 11, 2027 | NCHS: SRO and Campus Monitor Appreciation Day |
| Fri, Feb 12, 2027 | NCHS - PL (NO SCHOOL) |
| Fri, Feb 12, 2027 | DISTRICT: NO SCHOOL - Professional Learning for Staff |
| Fri, Feb 12, 2027 | DISTRICT: Night to Shine |
| Mon, Feb 15, 2027 | DISTRICT: NO SCHOOL - Presidents' Day & Winter Recess |
| Mon, Feb 15, 2027 | Presidents Day - No School |
| Mon, Feb 15, 2027 | Saxe IS- Winter Break- No SchoolDistrict-wide |
| Tue, Feb 16, 2027 | Winter Break Review the calendar for the full break dates. |
| Wed, Feb 17, 2027 | Saxe MS - No School: Winter BreakDistrict-wide |
| Thu, Feb 18, 2027 | Saxe MS - No School: Winter BreakDistrict-wide |
| Fri, Feb 19, 2027 | Saxe MS - No School: Winter BreakDistrict-wide |
| Thu, Feb 25, 2027 | NCHS Choir Solo and Ensemble Recital |
| Fri, Feb 26, 2027 | NCHS: 9th Grade Parent Ed: Mid-Year Check In |
| Sat, Feb 27, 2027 | ACT Review the testing notice for registration and timing details. |
| Mon, Mar 1, 2027 | Board of Education Meeting Check the published agenda for meeting topics and details. |
| Thu, Mar 4, 2027 | Grade 8 to 9 Orientation Night @ NCHS |
| Tue, Mar 9, 2027 | Class of 2031 Orientation - Snow Date |
| Thu, Mar 11, 2027 | NCHS: Through Our Eyes XV - Opening Reception |
| Thu, Mar 11, 2027 | NCHS: Career Night |
| Sat, Mar 13, 2027 | SAT Review the testing notice for registration deadlines and exam details. |
| Mon, Mar 15, 2027 | Board of Education Meeting Check the published agenda for meeting topics and details. |
| Tue, Mar 16, 2027 | NCHS: PFA General Meeting w/NC Cares |
| Thu, Mar 18, 2027 | NCHS Winter Musical (All Grades) Review the performance notice for ticket information and show times. |
| Fri, Mar 19, 2027 | NCHS Winter Musical (All Grades) Review the performance notice for ticket information and show times. |
| Sat, Mar 20, 2027 | NCHS Winter Musical (All Grades) Review the performance notice for ticket information and show times. |
| Tue, Mar 23, 2027 | SAXE/NCHS Band Festival: All SAXE Bands, NCHS Concert Band, Percussion |
| Wed, Mar 24, 2027 | NCHS: College Panel |
| Thu, Mar 25, 2027 | NCHS: RAMJAM |
| Fri, Mar 26, 2027 | DISTRICT: NO SCHOOL - Good Friday |
| Fri, Mar 26, 2027 | NCHS - Good Friday (No School) |
| Tue, Mar 30, 2027 | NCHS: 11th Grade PFA Parent Ed: College Apps Next Steps |
| Thu, Apr 1, 2027 | National AP Week |
| Fri, Apr 2, 2027 | NCHS: School Librarian Appreciation Day |
| Fri, Apr 2, 2027 | NCHS: Junior Prom |
| Mon, Apr 5, 2027 | Board of Education Meeting Check the published agenda for meeting topics and details. |
| Thu, Apr 8, 2027 | 11th Grade Parent Ed - College Apps. Next Steps |
| Sat, Apr 10, 2027 | ACT @ NCHS |
| Mon, Apr 12, 2027 | DISTRICT: NO SCHOOL - Spring Break School closed for spring break. Check camp and childcare plans. |
| Mon, Apr 12, 2027 | NCHS Spring Break - No School School closed for spring break. Check camp and childcare plans. |
| Mon, Apr 12, 2027 | Saxe MS - No School: April BreakDistrict-wide |
| Tue, Apr 13, 2027 | Saxe MS - No School: April BreakDistrict-wide |
| Wed, Apr 14, 2027 | Saxe MS - No School: April BreakDistrict-wide |
| Thu, Apr 15, 2027 | Saxe MS - No School: April BreakDistrict-wide |
| Fri, Apr 16, 2027 | Saxe MS - No School: April BreakDistrict-wide |
| Mon, Apr 19, 2027 | NCHS: Earth Week & Textile Drive |
| Mon, Apr 19, 2027 | Board of Education Meeting Check the published agenda for meeting topics and details. |
| Wed, Apr 21, 2027 | NCHS Administrative Professional's Day |
| Wed, Apr 21, 2027 | NCHS: PFA General Meeting: Year In Review & Election |
| Thu, Apr 22, 2027 | NCHS: Earth Day |
| Thu, Apr 22, 2027 | NCHS Senior Art Show Opening |
| Thu, Apr 22, 2027 | NCHS Senior Music Showcase |
| Tue, Apr 27, 2027 | NCHS: BUS DRIVER APPRECIATION DAY |
| Tue, Apr 27, 2027 | NCHS Safe Driving Week |
| Tue, Apr 27, 2027 | NCHS - Back to School Breakfast (TBD) |
| Tue, Apr 27, 2027 | NCHS: 12th Grade Parent Ed: College Readiness |
| Thu, Apr 29, 2027 | Poetry Fest |
| Thu, Apr 29, 2027 | NCHS Instrumental Concert (All Orchestras/Bands) |
| Fri, Apr 30, 2027 | NCHS: Principal Appreciation Day |
| Fri, Apr 30, 2027 | NCHS: Faculty & Staff Appreciation Luncheon |
| Sat, May 1, 2027 | SAT @ NCHS Review the test notice for registration and logistics details. |
| Mon, May 3, 2027 | NCHS: AP Testing |
| Mon, May 3, 2027 | NCHS: Teacher Appreciation Week |
| Mon, May 3, 2027 | Board of Education Meeting Check the published agenda for meeting topics and details. |
| Wed, May 5, 2027 | NCHS Choirs Spring Concert |
| Wed, May 12, 2027 | NCHS National Nurses Day |
| Fri, May 14, 2027 | NCHS: Senior Prom |
| Fri, May 14, 2027 | NCHS: Post Prom - Waveny House |
| Mon, May 17, 2027 | NC Spring Games (Exact times to be named later) |
| Mon, May 17, 2027 | Board of Education Meeting Check the published agenda for meeting topics and details. |
| Tue, May 18, 2027 | NCHS: Senior Internship begins |
| Tue, May 18, 2027 | K EARLY DISMISSAL 12PM: KINDERGARTEN ORIENTATION |
| Tue, May 18, 2027 | NCHS - Tri-M Induction Ceremony |
| Thu, May 20, 2027 | 10th Grade Counseling- Post High School Plans |
| Fri, May 21, 2027 | NCHS: Recognition Assembly |
| Tue, May 25, 2027 | NCHS: FCIAC Scholar Leader Dinner |
| Thu, May 27, 2027 | NCHS New Age Film Festival |
| Mon, May 31, 2027 | NCHS - Memorial Day - No School |
| Wed, Jun 2, 2027 | District Calendar Meeting (Wagner Room) |
| Wed, Jun 2, 2027 | NCHS: District Calendar Meeting (Wagner Room) |
| Thu, Jun 3, 2027 | NCHS Scholarship Foundation Awards |
| Fri, Jun 4, 2027 | NCHS Spring Musical (All Grades) |
| Sat, Jun 5, 2027 | SAT @ NCHS Review the test notice for registration and logistics details. |
| Sat, Jun 5, 2027 | NCHS Spring Musical (All Grades) |
| Mon, Jun 7, 2027 | NCHS: Incoming 9th Grade Meet the Coaches Night |
| Mon, Jun 7, 2027 | Board of Education Meeting Check the published agenda for meeting topics and details. |
| Sat, Jun 12, 2027 | ACT Review the testing notice for registration and timing details. |
| Tue, Jun 15, 2027 | Last Day of School - Early Release Check the school calendar for early release time and dismissal procedures. |
| Tue, Jun 15, 2027 | DISTRICT: HALF DAY - Last Day of School for students |
| Tue, Jun 15, 2027 | NCHS: Gr. 8 Promotion Ceremony @ NCHS |
| Mon, Jun 21, 2027 | Board of Education Meeting Check the published agenda for meeting topics and details. |
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