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 2025-2026 school year serves approximately 4,000 students in Jefferson County. Situated just miles from the Canadian border and adjacent to the massive Fort Drum military base, it is an incredibly resilient, rapidly transitioning North Country district.
Watertown's school calendar is uniquely shaped by its proximity to Fort Drum; the extremely high transient rate of military families means the calendar is an essential, stabilizing force. Furthermore, because Watertown sits directly in the crosshairs of Lake Ontario's most legendary, record-breaking lake-effect snow bands, the calendar is famously front-loaded with emergency closures. Families expect and plan for "snow days" to be utilized rapidly, making the district's spring break give-back policies the most closely watched calendar dates in the region.
For easy reference, use the button at the top of this page to download a free, color-coded printable Watertown school calendar for your fridge or classroom.
Data Source: Official Watertown City School District calendar publication.
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.
Official calendars can still change. Always confirm updates with the district before making plans.
Last updated: March 17, 2026