School Year Start:
- July 15, 2026 (Wednesday) — First Day of School
2026–2027
Canopy School Calendar
Fall Session:
- July 15 – Sept 25
- Fall Break: Sept 28 – Oct 9 (2 weeks)
Late Fall Session:
- Oct 12 – Nov 20
- Thanksgiving Week Break: Nov 23 – 27
Winter Session:
- Nov 30 – Dec 18
- Winter Break: Dec 21 – Jan 8 (3 weeks)
Early Spring Session:
- Jan 12 – March 6
- Spring Rest Week: March 9 – 13
Late Spring Session:
- March 16 – May 1
- Seasonal Break: May 4 – 15 (2 weeks)
Final Session: Deep Dive / Capstone Projects:
- May 18 – June 19
- Year-End Celebration: June 19 (Friday)
Guiding Principles
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No traditional summer break
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Seasonal breaks instead
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Year-round learning with natural rest rhythms
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Consistent outdoor learning
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3-day weekends when possible
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Start mid-July (to align with many parent schedules)
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Breaks every 6–8 weeks
Total Instructional Weeks:
~42 weeks
- Longer year, but spaced with regular rest
- Allows for natural learning rhythms, travel, and recovery
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