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Important School Calendar Dates Ahead: What Carver Families Need to Know for Early Dismissals, Breaks, and Spring Recess

As we head into the busiest stretch of the school year, we want to make sure Carver families have the key Norwalk Public Schools (NPS) calendar dates at their fingertips. Planning for early dismissals, school breaks, and holidays can help ensure smooth transitions for students and families alike.

Below is an updated overview of key dates for the remainder of the 2025 school year and into early 2026.

Winter Recess & Return to School

  • December 24 – January 2: Winter Recess (No School)

  • Students return to school on Monday, January 5, 2026

Just so you know, while there is no extended winter break beyond the holidays, there is a full spring recess later in the school year.

Key No-School Days & Early Dismissals

  • January 19: Martin Luther King Jr. Day (No School)

  • January 26: 2-hour Early Dismissal (Professional Development for Staff)

  • February 16 – 20: Presidents’ Day Recess (No School)

  • March 10 – 12: K–5 Conferences (2-hour Early Dismissal each day)

  • March 20: Eid al-Fitr (No School)

  • March 30: Professional Development for Staff (2-hour Early Dismissal)

  • April 3: Good Friday (No School)

  • April 6 – 10: Spring Recess (No School)

  • April 27: Professional Development for Staff (2-hour Early Dismissal)

  • May 11: Professional Development for Staff (2-hour Early Dismissal)

  • May 25: Memorial Day (No School)

End of the School Year

  • June 16: 2-hour Early Dismissal

  • June 17: Tentative Last Day of School (2-hour Early Dismissal)

    Please note: the final day of school may change depending on the number of snow days used this winter.

A Note for Carver Families

Carver plans its before-school, after-school, and enrichment programming to align closely with the Norwalk Public Schools calendar. On early dismissal days, Carver programs will adjust schedules accordingly, and families will receive site-specific communications if any changes affect their child’s program.

As always, if you have questions about how these dates impact your child’s Carver program, please don’t hesitate to reach out to your site coordinator or the Carver team.

Thank you for your partnership—and for helping us support students through a strong, well-planned school year ahead.