Canterbury Christian School

Minimum Day – End of Q2
2026-12-18 08:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
A minimum day with noon dismissal marking the close of the second quarter and the start of Christmas vacation.

Opera Together (Proposed Date)
2026-12-04 13:45 - 15:15
Students attend a live opera performance as part of the fine arts curriculum.

Thanksgiving Vacation
2026-11-23 - 2026-11-27
School is closed for the Thanksgiving holiday week.

Veterans Day
2026-11-11
School is closed in observance of Veterans Day.

All Saints' Day Parade
2026-10-30 09:00 - 11:00
Students process in celebration of All Saints’ Day. Families are invited to attend.

Parent-Teacher Conferences
2026-10-19 13:00 - 2026-10-30 17:00
Parent-teacher conferences held by appointment over two weeks. Noon dismissals are in effect during this period.

Minimum Day – End of Q1
2026-10-16 08:00 - 12:00
A minimum day with noon dismissal marking the close of the first quarter.

Columbus Day
2026-10-12
School is closed in observance of Columbus Day.

Get-Acquainted Picnic
2026-09-26 11:30 - 13:30
A relaxed picnic for families to connect with one another and with the faculty as the year begins.

Picture Day
2026-09-16 09:00 - 15:00
Individual and class portraits will be taken throughout the day.

Convocation & Teacher Commissioning
2026-09-09 19:00 - 21:00
An opening liturgy marking the start of the school year, with the commissioning and blessing of the faculty.

Labor Day
2026-09-07
School is closed in observance of Labor Day.

First Day of School
2026-08-18 08:00 - 15:00
The first day of instruction for the 2026–2027 academic year. Students report for a full day.

Parent Orientation – Grades 1–6
2026-08-17 19:00 - 20:30
An evening orientation for families in Grades 1–6 to review the academic year, curriculum, and school life.

Parent Orientation – Kindergarten
2026-08-17 10:00 - 11:30
An introduction to the year ahead for Kindergarten families, covering expectations, routines, and classroom procedures.

School Work Day
2026-08-15 10:00 - 15:00
Faculty and volunteers gather to prepare the campus for the new academic year.
