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Jack Benny Middle School — School Calendar 2026-27
Middle|Waukegan, Illinois|Waukegan CUSD 60
Waukegan, IL 60087
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Upcoming Events
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Back to School Resource FairEvent
Jul
25
Sat
Back to School Resource FairEvent
Jul
27
Mon
Bulldog Marching Band Camp StartsEvent
Jul
28
Tue
Board of Education Meeting Regular MeetingEvent
The Board of Education generally holds its regular meetings on the fourth Tuesday of each month, with Open Session beginning at 7 p.m. at the Educational Service Center, 214 Washington Street in Waukegan.
Aug
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Board of Education Meeting - Budget Workshop # 3Event
Aug
5
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Back to School Readiness Day 11th GradeEvent
9-11: AM & 12-2:00 PM
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School Profile
School Statistics
Academics (SY 2020-21)
ELA Proficiency
13%
13th percentile in IL
Math Proficiency
9%
15th percentile in IL
Chronic Absenteeism
12.8%
SY 2019-20
Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)
Wi-Fi
Campus-wide wireless
Fiber Internet
High-speed connection
561
Connected devices
Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)
Teachers (FTE)
25.25
100% fully certified
Counselors
2
Psychologists
1
Social Workers
1
Nurses
1
Security Staff
3
Anti-Bullying Policy
District Finance (FY 2023)
Per-Pupil Spending
$21,843
Total current expenditure
Instruction Spending
$12,165
Per pupil, classroom only
Total Revenue/Pupil
$26,129
All funding sources
Funding Sources
Federal 15%State 62%Local 23%
District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey
Community Context
Community Need Level
Moderate
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)
13.5%
Below 150% poverty line
5.0%
Unemployment rate
6.8%
Uninsured residents
9.5%
No HS diploma (25+)
Special Education (IDEA)
District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA
Total Students Served
1,991
Ages 3-21 under IDEA
School-Age (6-21)
1,802
Receiving special ed services
Est. % of Enrollment
100%
District rate, school may vary
Disability Categories (District)
Specific Learning Disability
720 (40%)
Speech/Language Impairment
348 (19%)
Autism
224 (12%)
Other Health Impairment
121 (7%)
Intellectual Disability
57 (3%)
Emotional Disturbance
43 (2%)
Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ
Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)
475
Current enrollment
Declining(-21% 5yr)Coming Up
Sat, Jul 25, 2026
Back to School Resource Fair
EventSat, Jul 25, 2026
Back to School Resource Fair
EventMon, Jul 27, 2026
Bulldog Marching Band Camp Starts
EventFull School Calendar 2026-27
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Wed, Sep 2, 2026 | Brookside Curriculum Night |
| Thu, Sep 3, 2026 | Washington & AOEC Curriculum Night |
| Fri, Sep 4, 2026 | Football Game (Home) VS Mundeline |
| Sat, Sep 5, 2026 | JROTC Air Show |
| Sat, Sep 5, 2026 | Flag Football Jamboree |
| Mon, Sep 7, 2026 | Labor Day - District Closed |
| Mon, Sep 7, 2026 | SCHOOL CLOSED |
| Mon, Sep 7, 2026 | Labor Day - District Closed |
| Tue, Sep 8, 2026 | Board of Education Regular Micro Meeting and Committee Meetings The Board of Education generally holds its micro meetings on the second Tuesday of each month. Closed Session begins at 6 p.m., followed by Open Session at 7 p.m. Committee meetings are held immediately following the Board meeting at the Educational Service Center, 214 Washington Street in Waukegan. |
| Wed, Sep 9, 2026 | District PD Meeting |
| Thu, Sep 10, 2026 | Tie Dying @ Brookside |
| Thu, Sep 10, 2026 | Football Game (Home) |
| Sun, Sep 13, 2026 | Mexican Independence Parade |
| Mon, Sep 14, 2026 | Late Start |
| Mon, Sep 14, 2026 | Senior Class Meeting |
| Thu, Sep 17, 2026 | Hispanic Girl Magic Workshop |
| Fri, Sep 18, 2026 | Fall Fest |
| Fri, Sep 18, 2026 | Football Game (Away) |
| Sat, Sep 19, 2026 | Flag Football |
| Mon, Sep 21, 2026 | Late Start |
| Fri, Sep 25, 2026 | Football Game (Home) VS Lake Forest |
| Fri, Sep 25, 2026 | Homecoming Week Assembly |
| Sat, Sep 26, 2026 | JROTC Bulldog Olympics |
| Mon, Sep 28, 2026 | Late Start |
| Mon, Sep 28, 2026 | SPIRIT WEEK |
| Mon, Sep 28, 2026 | Bonfire @ Waukegan Lakefront |
| Tue, Sep 29, 2026 | Homecoming Girls Flag Football |
| Tue, Sep 29, 2026 | Board of Education Meeting Regular Meeting The Board of Education generally holds its regular meetings on the fourth Tuesday of each month, with Open Session beginning at 7 p.m. at the Educational Service Center, 214 Washington Street in Waukegan. |
| Wed, Sep 30, 2026 | Homecoming Movie Night @ Weiss Field |
| Thu, Oct 1, 2026 | Football Game (HOME) |
| Fri, Oct 2, 2026 | Homecoming Parade |
| Fri, Oct 2, 2026 | Football Game (Home) VS Zion |
| Sat, Oct 3, 2026 | Homecoming Dance @ Washington Campus |
| Mon, Oct 5, 2026 | Late Start |
| Tue, Oct 6, 2026 | College Changes Everything Week |
| Thu, Oct 8, 2026 | Pasta & Pops @ Brookside |
| Fri, Oct 9, 2026 | End of Q1 |
| Sat, Oct 10, 2026 | StuCO / NHS Downtown Decorating |
| Mon, Oct 12, 2026 | Indigenous Peoples and Immigrants Day - District Closed |
| Mon, Oct 12, 2026 | Indigenous Peoples and Immigrants Day - District Closed |
| Mon, Oct 12, 2026 | SCHOOL CLOSED |
| Tue, Oct 13, 2026 | Board of Education Regular Micro Meeting and Committee Meetings The Board of Education generally holds its micro meetings on the second Tuesday of each month. Closed Session begins at 6 p.m., followed by Open Session at 7 p.m. Committee meetings are held immediately following the Board meeting at the Educational Service Center, 214 Washington Street in Waukegan. |
| Wed, Oct 14, 2026 | Pre-ACT Test 9th Grades 10th Grades are not in Attendance |
| Thu, Oct 15, 2026 | JROTC Rehearsal 1-3 |
| Fri, Oct 16, 2026 | Football Game (Away) |
| Sat, Oct 17, 2026 | Zombie Walk ( STUCO) @ Downtown Waukegan |
| Mon, Oct 19, 2026 | Late Start |
| Wed, Oct 21, 2026 | Parent-Teacher Conferences in the Evening |
| Wed, Oct 21, 2026 | Parent-Teacher Conferences in the Evening |
| Wed, Oct 21, 2026 | Parent / Teacher Conference |
| Wed, Oct 21, 2026 | Pre-ACT Testing 10th & 11th Grades 9th & 12 Grades are Not in Attendance |
| Thu, Oct 22, 2026 | Parent / Teacher Conference |
| Fri, Oct 23, 2026 | Football Playoff |
| Fri, Oct 23, 2026 | Schools Closed - Non Attendance day |
| Fri, Oct 23, 2026 | SCHOOL CLOSED |
| Fri, Oct 23, 2026 | Schools Closed - Non Attendance day |
| Mon, Oct 26, 2026 | Late Start |
| Mon, Oct 26, 2026 | SPIRIT WEEK |
| Tue, Oct 27, 2026 | Board of Education Meeting Regular Meeting The Board of Education generally holds its regular meetings on the fourth Tuesday of each month, with Open Session beginning at 7 p.m. at the Educational Service Center, 214 Washington Street in Waukegan. |
| Tue, Oct 27, 2026 | Erin's Law Presentation |
| Fri, Oct 30, 2026 | Drama Storytelling Event @ Brookside |
| Mon, Nov 2, 2026 | Day of the Dead Celebration @ Brookside |
| Mon, Nov 2, 2026 | Late Start |
| Mon, Nov 2, 2026 | Girls Basketball Starts |
| Tue, Nov 3, 2026 | Election Day - District Closed |
| Tue, Nov 3, 2026 | SCHOOL CLOSED |
| Tue, Nov 3, 2026 | Election Day - District Closed |
| Wed, Nov 4, 2026 | Senior Picture Day @WC At The Riffle Range |
| Thu, Nov 5, 2026 | Senior Picture Day @ WC At the Riffle Range |
| Mon, Nov 9, 2026 | Winter Sports Begin |
| Mon, Nov 9, 2026 | Late Start |
| Tue, Nov 10, 2026 | Board of Education Regular Micro Meeting and Committee Meetings The Board of Education generally holds its micro meetings on the second Tuesday of each month. Closed Session begins at 6 p.m., followed by Open Session at 7 p.m. Committee meetings are held immediately following the Board meeting at the Educational Service Center, 214 Washington Street in Waukegan. |
| Wed, Nov 11, 2026 | SCHOOL CLOSED |
| Wed, Nov 11, 2026 | Veteran's Day - District Closed |
| Wed, Nov 11, 2026 | Veteran's Day - District Closed |
| Wed, Nov 11, 2026 | District PD Meeting |
| Thu, Nov 12, 2026 | Sophomore Picture Day |
| Thu, Nov 12, 2026 | Fall Social Event @ WC (STUCO) |
| Fri, Nov 13, 2026 | Freshman Picture Day |
| Fri, Nov 13, 2026 | Fall Play @ Trapp Auditorium At 7:00 PM |
| Sat, Nov 14, 2026 | Winter Decorate @ Downtown ( STUCO / NHS) |
| Sat, Nov 14, 2026 | Fall Play @ Trapp Auditorium At 7:00 PM |
| Sun, Nov 15, 2026 | Fall Play @ Trapp Auditorium 2:00 PM |
| Mon, Nov 16, 2026 | Girls Basketball Game |
| Mon, Nov 16, 2026 | Late Start |
| Tue, Nov 17, 2026 | Erin's Law Presentation |
| Tue, Nov 17, 2026 | Board of Education Meeting Regular Meeting The Board of Education generally holds its regular meetings on the fourth Tuesday of each month, with Open Session beginning at 7 p.m. at the Educational Service Center, 214 Washington Street in Waukegan. |
| Tue, Nov 17, 2026 | 8th Grade Meet & greed @ Brookside |
| Tue, Nov 17, 2026 | Junior Picture Day & AOEC At the Rifle Range |
| Wed, Nov 18, 2026 | Junior Picture Day & AOEC Rifle Range |
| Fri, Nov 20, 2026 | JROTC JLAB Academic Bowl @ Trapp Auditorium |
| Mon, Nov 23, 2026 | Late Start |
| Wed, Nov 25, 2026 | Thanksgiving Break |
| Wed, Nov 25, 2026 | Thanksgiving Recess - District Closed |
| Wed, Nov 25, 2026 | Thanksgiving Recess - District Closed |
| Mon, Nov 30, 2026 | Late Start |
| Fri, Dec 4, 2026 | Madrigal Dinner @ Brookside |
| Fri, Dec 4, 2026 | Girls Basketball Game (Home) VS Stevenson |
| Sat, Dec 5, 2026 | Madrigal Dinner @ Brookside |
| Sat, Dec 5, 2026 | Girls Wrestling |
| Mon, Dec 7, 2026 | SPIRIT WEEK |
| Mon, Dec 7, 2026 | Late Start |
| Tue, Dec 8, 2026 | Girls Basketball Game (Home) |
| Tue, Dec 8, 2026 | Band Concert @ Trapp Auditorium 7:00 PM |
| Wed, Dec 9, 2026 | Orchestra Concert @ Trapp Auditorium 7:00 PM |
| Wed, Dec 9, 2026 | Picture Makeups (Freshman & Sophomore ) |
| Thu, Dec 10, 2026 | Wrestling Scramble |
| Thu, Dec 10, 2026 | Choir Concert @ Trapp Auditorium 7:00 PM |
| Fri, Dec 11, 2026 | Girls Basketball Game (Home) |
| Fri, Dec 11, 2026 | Jazz Concert @ Trapp Auditorium 7:00 PM |
| Fri, Dec 11, 2026 | JROTC Holiday Movie @Brett Theatre |
| Fri, Dec 11, 2026 | Winter Wonderland |
| Sat, Dec 12, 2026 | JROTC Operation Christmas Event |
| Mon, Dec 14, 2026 | Cocoa & Cram Event @ WC Library |
| Mon, Dec 14, 2026 | Late Start |
| Tue, Dec 15, 2026 | Cocoa & Cram Event @ WC Library |
| Tue, Dec 15, 2026 | Picture Makeups Junior & Senior Rifle Range |
| Wed, Dec 16, 2026 | FINAL EXAMS Periods 9, 8, 7 |
| Thu, Dec 17, 2026 | FINAL EXAMS Periods 3,2,4 |
| Fri, Dec 18, 2026 | End of 2nd Quarter |
| Fri, Dec 18, 2026 | FINAL EXAMS Periods 6, 5, 1 |
| Mon, Dec 21, 2026 | Winter Break - Students Not In Attendance |
| Mon, Dec 21, 2026 | WINTER BREAK |
| Mon, Dec 21, 2026 | Winter Break - Students Not In Attendance |
| Mon, Dec 28, 2026 | Winter Break - Students Not In Attendance |
| Mon, Dec 28, 2026 | Winter Break - Students Not In Attendance |
| Mon, Jan 4, 2027 | Records Day (NOT STUDENTS IN ATTENDANCE ) |
| Mon, Jan 4, 2027 | Records Day - Students Not In Attendance |
| Mon, Jan 4, 2027 | Records Day - Students Not In Attendance |
| Tue, Jan 5, 2027 | Students Return from Winter Break |
| Tue, Jan 5, 2027 | Students Return from Break |
| Tue, Jan 5, 2027 | Students Return from Break |
| Tue, Jan 5, 2027 | Boys Basketball Game (Home) |
| Fri, Jan 8, 2027 | Boys Basketball Game (Home) |
| Fri, Jan 8, 2027 | Diversity Male Summit |
| Mon, Jan 11, 2027 | Late Start |
| Tue, Jan 12, 2027 | Girls Basketball Game (Home) |
| Fri, Jan 15, 2027 | JROTC Talent Show @ Trapp Auditorium |
| Sat, Jan 16, 2027 | Boys Basketball Game (Home) |
| Mon, Jan 18, 2027 | SCHOOL CLOSED |
| Mon, Jan 18, 2027 | Martin Luther King Day - District Closed |
| Mon, Jan 18, 2027 | Martin Luther King Day - District Closed |
| Mon, Jan 18, 2027 | Indoor Boys Track |
| Fri, Jan 22, 2027 | Boys Basketball (Home) |
| Sat, Jan 23, 2027 | JROTC Spaghetti Dinner @ Brookside |
| Sat, Jan 23, 2027 | Wrestling Ott Bay Tournament |
| Mon, Jan 25, 2027 | Late Start |
| Mon, Feb 1, 2027 | Late Start |
| Tue, Feb 2, 2027 | Girls Basketball Game (HOME) |
| Wed, Feb 3, 2027 | ACCESS TESTING |
| Sat, Feb 6, 2027 | JROTC Valentine's for Vets Event @ Brookside |
| Mon, Feb 8, 2027 | Black History Spirit Week |
| Mon, Feb 8, 2027 | Late Start |
| Tue, Feb 9, 2027 | Boys Basketball Game (HOME) |
| Wed, Feb 10, 2027 | Girls Basketball Game (HOME) |
| Wed, Feb 10, 2027 | District PD Meeting |
| Thu, Feb 11, 2027 | Black Girls Magic Workshop @ Brookside |
| Fri, Feb 12, 2027 | District Institute Day - Students Not In Attendance |
| Fri, Feb 12, 2027 | District Institute Day ( NOT STUDENTS IN ATTENDANCE) |
| Fri, Feb 12, 2027 | District Institute Day - Students Not In Attendance |
| Sat, Feb 13, 2027 | Black Student Union BHM Dance @ Brookside |
| Mon, Feb 15, 2027 | SCHOOL CLOSED |
| Mon, Feb 15, 2027 | Presidents Day - District Closed |
| Wed, Feb 17, 2027 | Boys Basketball (HOME) |
| Thu, Feb 18, 2027 | Musical @ Trapp Auditorium 7:00 PM |
| Sat, Feb 20, 2027 | JROTC Raider Games @ WC |
| Mon, Feb 22, 2027 | Late Start |
| Mon, Mar 1, 2027 | Spring Sports Begin |
| Mon, Mar 1, 2027 | Late Start |
| Tue, Mar 2, 2027 | Choir Concert @ Trapp Auditorium 7:00 PM |
| Wed, Mar 3, 2027 | Band Concert @ Trapp Auditorium 7:00 PM |
| Thu, Mar 4, 2027 | Orchestra Concert @ Trapp Auditorium 7:00 PM |
| Fri, Mar 5, 2027 | JROTC Federal Inspection |
| Sat, Mar 6, 2027 | IHSA Solo & Ensemble Competition |
| Mon, Mar 8, 2027 | Junior Class Meeting Plug-In |
| Mon, Mar 8, 2027 | Late Start |
| Wed, Mar 10, 2027 | District PD Meeting |
| Fri, Mar 12, 2027 | National Honor Society Induction @ Trapp Auditorium |
| Fri, Mar 12, 2027 | End of 3rd Quarter |
| Sat, Mar 13, 2027 | JROTC Military Ball (101) |
| Mon, Mar 15, 2027 | SPIRIT WEEK |
| Mon, Mar 15, 2027 | Late Start |
| Thu, Mar 18, 2027 | Jazz Cafe Event @ Brookside |
| Mon, Mar 22, 2027 | Spring Break |
| Mon, Mar 22, 2027 | Spring Break - Students Not In Attendance |
| Mon, Mar 22, 2027 | Spring Break - Students Not In Attendance |
| Fri, Mar 26, 2027 | Good Friday - District Closed |
| Mon, Mar 29, 2027 | Late Start |
| Wed, Mar 31, 2027 | Pre- ACT 9th Grade (10th Grade not in Attendance ) |
| Fri, Apr 2, 2027 | Tech & Trade Fair @ WC |
| Sat, Apr 3, 2027 | Boys Volleyball Game (HOME) |
| Mon, Apr 5, 2027 | Late Start |
| Wed, Apr 7, 2027 | Pre- ACT 10th & 11th Grades 9th & 12th Grades Not in Attendance |
| Sat, Apr 10, 2027 | JROTC Highway Clean-up |
| Mon, Apr 12, 2027 | District Institute Day - Students Not In Attendance |
| Mon, Apr 12, 2027 | District Institute Day (NO STUDENTS IN ATTENDANCE ) |
| Mon, Apr 12, 2027 | District Institute Day - Students Not In Attendance |
| Wed, Apr 14, 2027 | District PD Meeting |
| Thu, Apr 15, 2027 | JROTC Drill Down Rehearsal @ WC |
| Fri, Apr 16, 2027 | IHSA Music Dept Organization Competition |
| Fri, Apr 16, 2027 | JROTC Drill Down @ Washington |
| Sat, Apr 17, 2027 | IHSA Music Dept Organization Competition |
| Sat, Apr 17, 2027 | IHSA Organizational |
| Mon, Apr 19, 2027 | Late Start |
| Mon, Apr 19, 2027 | Inclusion Day / Basketball Game |
| Tue, Apr 20, 2027 | ASVAB Test @ WC |
| Wed, Apr 21, 2027 | ASVAB Test @ WC |
| Fri, Apr 23, 2027 | Spring Play @ Trapp Auditorium 7:00 PM |
| Sat, Apr 24, 2027 | Volleyball Tournament @ WC |
| Sun, Apr 25, 2027 | Spring Play @ Trapp Auditorium 2:00 PM |
| Thu, Apr 29, 2027 | Senior Day |
| Fri, Apr 30, 2027 | PROM NIGHT |
| Mon, May 3, 2027 | Advance Placement AP Exams Begin |
| Mon, May 3, 2027 | Springapalooza @Brookside ( StuCo) |
| Mon, May 3, 2027 | Late Start |
| Tue, May 4, 2027 | Band Concert @ Trapp Auditorium 7:00 PM |
| Wed, May 5, 2027 | Orchestra Concert @ Trapp Auditorium 7:00 PM |
| Thu, May 6, 2027 | Choir Concert @ Trapp Auditorium 7:00 PM |
| Fri, May 7, 2027 | Jazz Concert @ Trapp Auditorium 7:00 PM |
| Sat, May 8, 2027 | JRTOC Awards Night |
| Mon, May 10, 2027 | Late Start |
| Tue, May 11, 2027 | Senior Final Exams Periods 7, 8, 9 |
| Wed, May 12, 2027 | District PD Meeting |
| Wed, May 12, 2027 | Senior Final Exams Periods 4,5, 6 |
| Thu, May 13, 2027 | Senior Final Exams Periods 1, 2, 3 |
| Fri, May 14, 2027 | Cap & Gown Pick up 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM |
| Mon, May 17, 2027 | SPIRIT WEEK |
| Mon, May 17, 2027 | Late Start |
| Wed, May 19, 2027 | Graduation Rehearsal @ BC 10 AM at Brookside Campus |
| Fri, May 21, 2027 | Graduation Ceremony @ Weiss Field 5:00 PM @ Weiss Field |
| Mon, May 24, 2027 | Late Start |
| Mon, May 24, 2027 | Snacks & Study only BC |
| Tue, May 25, 2027 | Final Exams Periods 9, 8, 7 |
| Wed, May 26, 2027 | Final Exams Periods 3, 2, 6 |
| Thu, May 27, 2027 | Final Exams Periods 6, 5, 1 |
| Thu, May 27, 2027 | Last Day of School for Students |
| Thu, May 27, 2027 | End of 4th Quarter |
| Thu, May 27, 2027 | Last Day of Student Attendance |
| Thu, May 27, 2027 | Last Day of Student Attendance |
| Fri, May 28, 2027 | Records Day |
| Fri, May 28, 2027 | Records Day - Students Not In Attendance |
| Fri, May 28, 2027 | Records Day - Students Not In Attendance |
| Mon, May 31, 2027 | Memorial Day - District Closed |
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