How many schools are in Plainfield Public School District?

Plainfield Public School District includes 15 schools across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

Where is Plainfield Public School District located?

The Plainfield Public School District district is headquartered in Plainfield, NJ. It serves Union County.

How many students are enrolled in Plainfield Public School District?

10,436 students attend schools in Plainfield Public School District.

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Plainfield Public School District Calendar 2026-27

Plainfield, New Jersey · Union County

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Tue, Nov 3

Staff Professional Development- Session 5

No school today. Confirm childcare or before/after-care coverage.

Nov 5 - 6

NJEA Convention- Schools and District Offices Closed

Nov 6 - 7

NJEA Convention- Schools and District Offices Closed

Wed, Nov 25

Early Dismissal - Thanksgiving Recess

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Thu, Nov 26

Thanksgiving Day

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Fri, Nov 27

Thanksgiving Recess - Schools and District Offices Closed

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Full School Calendar 2026-27

29 events

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Tue, Sep 1

PD Day

Staff Professional Development - Session 1

No school today. Confirm childcare or before/after-care coverage.

Wed, Sep 2

PD Day

Staff Professional Development - Session 2

No school today. Confirm childcare or before/after-care coverage.

Thu, Sep 3

PD Day

Staff Professional Development - Session 3

No school today. Confirm childcare or before/after-care coverage.

Fri, Sep 4

Event

Staff Convocation

Check the staff notice for agenda and attendance details.

Fri, Sep 4

PD Day

Staff Professional Development - Session 4

No school today. Confirm childcare or before/after-care coverage.

Mon, Sep 7

Holiday

Labor Day- Schools and District Offices Closed

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Tue, Sep 8

Event

First Day of School

Review the school calendar for opening day information and details.

Mon, Sep 21

Event

Yom Kippur- Schools and District Offices Closed

Tue, Sep 22

Event

Back-to-School Night: Elementary Schools

Wed, Sep 23

Event

Back-to-School Night: Middle Schools

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Key Dates — Plainfield Public School District School Calendar

The first day of school in Plainfield Public School District is Tue, Sep 8, 2026, according to the district's published calendar. Scheduled breaks include Early Dismissal - Thanksgiving Recess (Wed, Nov 25, 2026), Thanksgiving Recess - Schools and District Offices Closed (Thu, Nov 26, 2026 to Fri, Nov 27, 2026), Early Dismissal - Christmas Recess (Wed, Dec 23, 2026), Christmas Recess - Schools and District Offices Closed (Thu, Dec 24, 2026 to Fri, Jan 1, 2027).

First day of school: Tue, Sep 8, 2026
Early Dismissal - Thanksgiving Recess: Wed, Nov 25, 2026
Thanksgiving Recess - Schools and District Offices Closed: Thu, Nov 26, 2026 to Fri, Nov 27, 2026
Early Dismissal - Christmas Recess: Wed, Dec 23, 2026
Christmas Recess - Schools and District Offices Closed: Thu, Dec 24, 2026 to Fri, Jan 1, 2027
Labor Day- Schools and District Offices Closed: Mon, Sep 7, 2026
Yom Kippur- Schools and District Offices Closed: Mon, Sep 21, 2026
NJEA Convention- Schools and District Offices Closed: Thu, Nov 5, 2026 to Sat, Nov 7, 2026
Thanksgiving Day: Thu, Nov 26, 2026