Rockville Centre Union Free School District Calendar 2025–2026

Complete school year calendar for Rockville Centre UFSD — a nationally recognized Long Island district famous for eliminating academic tracking. Includes all holidays, breaks, half days, and important dates from September 2025 through June 2026.

Official dates — These dates are based on the approved Rockville Centre Union Free School District 2025-2026 board calendar.

Key Dates at a Glance

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Key dates for Rockville Centre Union Free School District 2025-2026 school year
Event Date(s) Status
First Day of School September 2, 2025 (Tue) School Opens
Labor Day September 1, 2025 (Mon) No School
Rosh Hashanah September 23–24, 2025 (Tue–Wed) No School
Yom Kippur October 2, 2025 (Thu) No School
Columbus Day October 13, 2025 (Mon) No School
Election Day / Superintendent's Conference Day November 4, 2025 (Tue) No Students
Veterans Day November 11, 2025 (Tue) No School
Thanksgiving Recess November 26–30, 2025 (Wed–Sun) No School
Winter Recess Dec 24, 2025 – Jan 4, 2026 No School
Martin Luther King Jr. Day January 19, 2026 (Mon) No School
Mid-Winter Recess February 16–22, 2026 (Mon–Sun) No School
Passover/Easter Recess April 2–12, 2026 No School
Memorial Day May 25, 2026 (Mon) No School
Juneteenth June 19, 2026 (Fri) No School
Last Day of School June 26, 2026 (Fri) School Closes

Rockville Centre School Calendar 2025–2026

Complete month-by-month calendar from September 2025 to June 2026. Every day is color-coded so you can see school days, holidays, and breaks at a glance.

School Day
Weekend
Holiday (No School)
School Break
First / Last Day
Important Date

Rockville Centre District Overview

The Rockville Centre Union Free School District 2025-2026 school year serves approximately 3,600 students in a vibrant, highly desirable South Shore community in Nassau County. Its South Side High School is renowned for offering the prestigious International Baccalaureate (IB) program to a very broad segment of its student body.

Because the IB curriculum demands an extraordinary level of rigor and specifically timed international assessments, the Rockville Centre school calendar is highly synchronized to ensure maximum instructional continuity during late winter and early spring. The district is also deeply intertwined with its local community traditions, meaning the calendar heavily accounts for prominent local events, robust performing arts schedules, and crucial staff professional development needed to sustain its top-tier educational outcomes.

For easy reference, use the button at the top of this page to download a free, color-coded printable Rockville Centre school calendar for your fridge or desk.

Frequently Asked Questions

The first day is Tuesday, September 2, 2025.
Winter Recess runs from December 24, 2025 – January 4, 2026 — a generous 12-day break.
Passover/Easter Recess runs from April 2–12, 2026 — an 11-day spring break, one of the longest on Long Island.
The last day is Friday, June 26, 2026.
Mid-Winter Recess runs from February 16–22, 2026, a full week including Presidents' Day.
Rockville Centre gained national attention for its pioneering detracking reform — eliminating separate academic tracks and placing all students in the same rigorous courses. This led to dramatically increased AP participation and graduation rates across all demographics, and has been studied by education researchers worldwide.
RVC schedules notably longer holiday and spring breaks than most Long Island districts (12-day winter, 11-day spring). This reflects the community's priority on family time. The district compensates by having fewer scattered days off during the year.
Rockville Centre serves approximately 3,500 students across 5 schools. South Side High School is known for strong academics, competitive athletics, and an active alumni network.
Rockville Centre is located in Long Island. Nearby school districts include Garden City, East Meadow and Roslyn. Each district sets its own academic calendar, though break schedules in the same region often align.

About This Calendar

Data Source: Official Rockville Centre Union Free School District calendar publication.

Disclaimer: This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to Rockville Centre Union Free School District or the New York State Education Department (NYSED). For the most current and official calendar, please visit www.rvcschools.org.

Official calendars can still change. Always confirm updates with the district before making plans.

Last updated: March 17, 2026