When is the last day of school in Gurnee SD 56?

The last day of school in Gurnee SD 56 is Fri, May 28, 2027, according to the district's published calendar.

How many schools are in Gurnee SD 56?

There are 4 schools in Gurnee SD 56, serving students throughout the district.

Where is Gurnee SD 56 located?

Gurnee SD 56 serves students in Gurnee, Lake County County, IL.

How many students are enrolled in Gurnee SD 56?

Total enrollment in Gurnee SD 56 is 1,891 students.

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Gurnee SD 56 — District Profile & Schools

Gurnee, Illinois · Lake County

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Key Dates — Gurnee SD 56 School Calendar

The first day of school in Gurnee SD 56 is Wed, Aug 19, 2026, and the last day of school is Fri, May 28, 2027, according to the district's published calendar. Scheduled breaks include No School - Thanksgiving Break (Tue, Nov 24, 2026 to Fri, Nov 27, 2026), No School-Thanksgiving Break (Tue, Nov 24, 2026 to Fri, Nov 27, 2026), No School - Winter Break (Mon, Dec 21, 2026 to Fri, Jan 1, 2027), No School-Winter Break (Mon, Dec 21, 2026 to Fri, Jan 1, 2027), No School - Spring Break (Mon, Mar 22, 2027 to Fri, Mar 26, 2027), No School-Spring Break (Mon, Mar 22, 2027 to Fri, Mar 26, 2027).

First day of school: Wed, Aug 19, 2026
Last day of school: Fri, May 28, 2027
No School - Thanksgiving Break: Tue, Nov 24, 2026 to Fri, Nov 27, 2026
No School-Thanksgiving Break: Tue, Nov 24, 2026 to Fri, Nov 27, 2026
No School - Winter Break: Mon, Dec 21, 2026 to Fri, Jan 1, 2027
No School-Winter Break: Mon, Dec 21, 2026 to Fri, Jan 1, 2027
No School - Spring Break: Mon, Mar 22, 2027 to Fri, Mar 26, 2027
No School-Spring Break: Mon, Mar 22, 2027 to Fri, Mar 26, 2027
Illinois Back to School Sales Tax Holiday: Fri, Aug 7, 2026 to Sun, Aug 16, 2026
No School-Labor Day: Mon, Sep 7, 2026
No School - Labor Day: Mon, Sep 7, 2026
No School - Yom Kippur: Mon, Sep 21, 2026
No School-Yom Kippur: Mon, Sep 21, 2026
No School-Indigenous Peoples' Day: Mon, Oct 12, 2026
No School - Indigenous Peoples Day: Mon, Oct 12, 2026
No School - Election ay: Tue, Nov 3, 2026
No School-Election Day: Tue, Nov 3, 2026
Parent/Teacher Conferences (No School): Mon, Nov 23, 2026

1,891

Students

Schools

3 elem · 1 mid · 0 high

11.9:1

Student-Teacher

159 teachers

-1 - 8

Grades

Quick Facts

473

Avg. School Size

326

Total Staff

Gurnee SD 56 Calendar

285 events

Aug 7 - 16

Holiday

Illinois Back to School Sales Tax Holiday

Illinois is offering an opportunity to save on essential school supplies, including clothing and footwear. August 7 through August 16 Illinois will REDUCE sales tax during the Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday on qualifying school-related items. More information here. Puede traducir la página

Mon, Aug 10

Event

Health Form Drop Off at the District Office

Drop off medications, immunization records, physicals & health forms.Entrega de medicamentos, registros de vacunación y formularios de salud en la oficina del distrito.

Tue, Aug 11

Event

Health Form Drop Off at the District Office

Drop off medications, immunization records, physicals & health forms.Entrega de medicamentos, registros de vacunación y formularios de salud en la oficina del distrito.

Wed, Aug 12

Event

Student Schedules & Transportation Information Available on Skyward

Bus and student schedules will be posted to Skyward family access.

Fri, Aug 14

Event

PTO Playdate

Fri, Aug 14

Event

Gurnee Police Safety Stars & Dilly Bars Back to School Bash @ Welton Plaza

Fiesta de regreso a clases de estrellas de seguridad de la policía de Gurnee y Dilly Bars en Welton Plaza

Mon, Aug 17

Event

Spaulding Meet and Greet

Tue, Aug 18

Event

Move in Day @ Viking!

Meet and greet your teachers, practice your locker combination, learn about sports and clubs, and drop off your school supplies!¡Día de mudanza en Viking!¡Conoce y saluda a tus profesores, practica la combinación de tu casillero, infórmate sobre deportes y clubes, y entrega tus útiles escolares!

Wed, Aug 19

Early Dismissal

Early Relase-1:25pm

Wed, Aug 19

Event

First Day of School, Early Release, Schedule #2

Early Release Schedule #2Spaulding: 2:20 p.m.River Trail: 1:25 p.m.Prairie Trail: 2:25 p.m.Viking: 1:25 p.m.

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