Complete school year calendar for Arlington CSD — the largest school district in Dutchess County, serving greater Poughkeepsie. Includes all holidays, breaks, half days, and important dates from September 2026 through June 2027.
| Event | Date(s) | Status |
|---|---|---|
| First Day of School | September 9, 2026 (Wed) | School Opens |
| Rosh Hashanah | September 14, 2026 (Mon) | No School |
| Yom Kippur | September 21, 2026 (Mon) | No School |
| Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day | October 12, 2026 (Mon) | No School |
| Veterans Day | November 11, 2026 (Wed) | No School |
| Thanksgiving Recess | November 25–27, 2026 (Wed–Fri) | No School |
| Holiday Recess | Dec 24, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027 | No School |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | January 18, 2027 (Mon) | No School |
| Presidents' Day | February 15, 2027 (Mon) | No School |
| Spring Recess | March 29 – April 5, 2027 | No School |
| Memorial Day | May 31, 2027 (Mon) | No School |
| Juneteenth (observed) | June 18, 2027 (Fri) | No School |
| Last Day of School | June 25, 2027 (Fri) | School Closes |
Complete month-by-month calendar from September 2026 to June 2027. Every day is color-coded so you can see school days, holidays, and breaks at a glance.
The Arlington Central School District projected 2026-2027 calendar. Arlington is the largest district in Dutchess County, serving approximately 10,000 students across 12 schools. See also the Poughkeepsie and Newburgh calendars.
Note: Arlington CSD covers the Town of Poughkeepsie and Town of LaGrange — it is separate from the Poughkeepsie City School District.
Projected start: Wednesday, September 9, 2026.
Spring Recess projected for March 29 – April 5, 2027.
Projected last day: Friday, June 25, 2027.
No. Arlington covers suburban areas (Town of Poughkeepsie + Town of LaGrange). Poughkeepsie CSD covers the city only.
NY Regents: January 25–29, 2027 (midyear) and June 15–25, 2027 (end-of-year).
Arlington (~10,000 students) is about 2.5 times larger than Poughkeepsie CSD (~4,200). Arlington covers more affluent suburban areas, while Poughkeepsie CSD serves the urban core. Both districts are within Dutchess County.
Yes. Arlington has two comprehensive high schools: Arlington High School and John Jay High School. Both are fully comprehensive schools with their own athletics programs and student bodies.
Data Source: This calendar is based on projected dates derived from historical Arlington Central School District scheduling patterns.
Disclaimer: This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to Arlington Central School District or the New York State Education Department (NYSED). For the most current and official calendar, please visit www.arlingtonschools.org.
Dates are subject to change. Religious holiday dates are approximate and based on projected lunar calendar calculations.
Last updated: March 11, 2026