Complete school year calendar for Watertown City School District. Includes all holidays, breaks, half days, and important dates from September 2025 through June 2026.
| Event | Date(s) | Status |
|---|---|---|
| First Day of School (K-12) | September 4, 2025 (Thu) | School Opens |
| Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day | Oct 13, 2025 (Mon) | No School |
| Veterans Day | Nov 11, 2025 (Tue) | No School |
| Thanksgiving Recess | Nov 26–28, 2025 | No School |
| Winter Recess | Dec 23, 2025 – Jan 2, 2026 | No School |
| MLK Day | Jan 19, 2026 (Mon) | No School |
| Presidents' Day | Feb 16, 2026 (Mon) | No School |
| Lunar New Year | Feb 17, 2026 (Tue) | No School |
| Winter Recess | Feb 18–20, 2026 | No School |
| Good Friday | Apr 3, 2026 (Fri) | No School |
| Spring Recess | Apr 6–10, 2026 | No School |
| Memorial Day | May 25, 2026 (Mon) | No School |
| Juneteenth | Jun 19, 2026 (Fri) | No School |
| Last Day of School | June 25, 2026 (Thu) | School Closes |
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.
The Watertown City School District serves approximately 4,000 students in Jefferson County, the largest city in New York's North Country region. Adjacent to Fort Drum, the U.S. Army's premier power-projection platform and home of the 10th Mountain Division, Watertown's schools serve a significant military-connected population.
The district operates 5 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and Watertown High School (the Cyclones). Watertown's unique location makes its schools experienced in supporting military families with frequent transitions, deployments, and PCS moves. The district observes Lunar New Year and Good Friday as holidays.
The first day for K-12 students is Thursday, September 4, 2025.
Winter Recess: December 23, 2025 – January 2, 2026.
Yes. Watertown observes Lunar New Year on February 17, 2026, making it part of a full Presidents' Week off.
Good Friday (April 3) + Spring Recess (April 6–10, 2026) gives students a full off period.
Thursday, June 25, 2026.
Fort Drum, home to the Army's 10th Mountain Division, is adjacent to Watertown. A significant portion of students are military dependents, and the district has specialized support for military families including deployment support and transition programs.
The North Country is New York's northernmost region, bordering Canada and encompassing the Adirondack Mountains. Watertown is its largest city, serving as the commercial hub for Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence counties.
Data Source: This calendar is based on projected dates derived from historical Watertown City School District scheduling patterns.
Disclaimer: This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to Watertown City School District or the New York State Education Department (NYSED). For the most current and official calendar, please visit www.watertowncsd.org.
Dates are subject to change. Religious holiday dates are approximate and based on projected lunar calendar calculations.
Last updated: March 12, 2026