When is the last day of school in Joliet PSD 86?

The last day of school in Joliet PSD 86 is Fri, May 28, 2027, according to the district's published calendar.

How many schools are in Joliet PSD 86?

There are 22 schools in Joliet PSD 86, serving students throughout the district.

Where is Joliet PSD 86 located?

Joliet PSD 86 serves students in Joliet, Will County County, IL.

How many students are enrolled in Joliet PSD 86?

Total enrollment in Joliet PSD 86 is 9,449 students.

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Joliet PSD 86 — District Profile & Schools

Joliet, Illinois · Will County

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Key Dates — Joliet PSD 86 School Calendar

The first day of school in Joliet PSD 86 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 Winter Break - No School (Mon, Dec 21, 2026 to Thu, Dec 31, 2026), Spring Break - No School (Fri, Mar 26, 2027 to Fri, Apr 2, 2027).

First day of school: Wed, Aug 19, 2026
Last day of school: Fri, May 28, 2027
Winter Break - No School: Mon, Dec 21, 2026 to Thu, Dec 31, 2026
Spring Break - No School: Fri, Mar 26, 2027 to Fri, Apr 2, 2027
Labor Day - No School: Mon, Sep 7, 2026
Columbus Day - No School: Mon, Oct 12, 2026
Veterans Day - No School: Wed, Nov 11, 2026
No School: Wed, Nov 25, 2026 to Fri, Nov 27, 2026
Thanksgiving Day - No School: Thu, Nov 26, 2026
Christmas Day - No School: Fri, Dec 25, 2026
New Year's Day - No School: Fri, Jan 1, 2027
Martin Luther King Jr. Day - No School: Mon, Jan 18, 2027
Presidents' Day - No School: Mon, Feb 15, 2027
Casimir Pulaski Day - No School: Mon, Mar 1, 2027

9,449

Students

Schools

16 elem · 5 mid · 0 high

14.6:1

Student-Teacher

646 teachers

-1 - 8

Grades

Quick Facts

430

Avg. School Size

1,210

Total Staff

Joliet PSD 86 Calendar

114 events

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Tue, Aug 11

Event

Gompers Junior High School Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony

Joliet Public Schools District 86 administrators and Board of School Inspectors host a ribbon-cutting dedication ceremony for the new Gompers Junior High School.

Wed, Aug 12

Event

Board of School Inspectors Meeting

Wed, Aug 12

Event

Washington 6th Grade Locker Day

Washington Junior High will host a locker move-in day for incoming sixth grade students on Wednesday, August 12, 2026 from 3:30 -5:00 p.m. This is not a required activity, but is a chance for sixth grade students to find their locker and practice.

Wed, Aug 12

Event

Board of School Inspectors Personnel Committee Meeting

Aug 13 - 14

Event

Jefferson Kindergarten Open House (by appointment only)

Jefferson Open House for Kindergarten students and families by appointment only. Please call (815) 725-0262 to make an appointment.

Thu, Aug 13

Event

Hufford Junior High School Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony

Joliet Public Schools District 86 administrators and Board of School Inspectors host a ribbon-cutting dedication ceremony for the new Hufford Junior High School.

Thu, Aug 13

Event

Dirksen 6th Grade Locker Day

Dirksen will host a Sixth Grade locker move-in day on August 13, 2026 from 4:00-6:00 p.m. This is not a required activity, but it does allow students to find and practice their locker.

Fri, Aug 14

Event

Hufford Locker Move-In Day

Hufford will host a locker move-in day on Friday, August 14, 2026 before the school year begins. Sixth grade students are invited to come between 9:00- 11:00 a.m., seventh grade students from 11:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m. and eighth graders from 1:00-3:00 p.m. This is not a required activity, but it does allow students to get a head start on their locker and find their classrooms before the first day. Any questions, please call Hufford at 815-725-3540.

Mon, Aug 17

Event

Culbertson Open House

Culbertson Open House for students and families.

Mon, Aug 17

Event

Thigpen Open House

Thigpen Open House for students and families.

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Contact

Address: 420 N Raynor Ave
Joliet, IL 60435
Phone: (815)740-3196

Staff & Students

Teachers (FTE): 646
Total Staff: 1,210

Data Source

NCES Common Core of Data

School Year 2023-24

Schools in Joliet PSD 86 (22)

Hufford Junior High School

Joliet

Middle

1,095 studentsGrades 6 - 813.9:1 ratio

Washington Jr High & Academy Prgm

Joliet

Middle

739 studentsGrades 6 - 814.5:1 ratio

Dirksen Junior High School

Joliet

Middle

655 studentsGrades 6 - 814.2:1 ratio

Sator Sanchez Elem School

Joliet

Joliet PSD 86 — District Profile & Schools

Key Dates — Joliet PSD 86 School Calendar

Quick Facts

Joliet PSD 86 Calendar

Contact

Staff & Students

Schools in Joliet PSD 86 (22)

Hufford Junior High School

Washington Jr High & Academy Prgm

Dirksen Junior High School

Sator Sanchez Elem School

Lynne Thigpen Elem School

Pershing Elem School

Farragut Elem School

Gompers Junior High School

M J Cunningham Elem Sch

Taft Elementary School

T E Culbertson Elem School

Edna Keith Elem School

Woodland Elem School

Carl Sandburg Elementary

Isaac Singleton Elem Sch

Forest Park Individual Ed School

Thomas Jefferson Elem School

A O Marshall Elem School

Eisenhower Academy

Marycrest Early Childhood Center

Will Co Detention Center 6-8

Thompson Instructional Center

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