Pittsburgh Public Schools parent guide
Pittsburgh Public Schools (PPS) marks eight dates as Half Day PD in its 2026–2027 parent-friendly PDF. Students attend a shortened day on those dates. October conferences follow separate school groups, and January brings full student closures rather than another run of half days. For all dates and downloads, see the Pittsburgh Public Schools 2026-2027 calendar.
February 26 is explicitly a half day in the PDF even though the webpage summary does not specify the length. Keep it with the shortened attendance days.
| Date | Students | Schedule |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 18; Oct 9; Oct 23; Nov 20; Dec 18, 2026 | Students | Half Day PD |
| Feb 12; Feb 26; Mar 12, 2027 | Students | Half Day PD |
Source: Pittsburgh Public Schools 2026–2027 Parent Friendly Calendar (PDF)
October 12 conferences apply to 6–12, 9–12, Special, South Hills and EHS. October 16 applies to Early Childhood, PreK–5, PreK–8 and 6–8 schools. South Hills is specifically named in the October 12 group, so its placement should not be guessed from grade span alone.
These are separate conference dates for different school groups. They do not create a districtwide October 12–16 vacation. Use the school’s student schedule and appointment notice for the applicable day.
Source: Pittsburgh Public Schools 2026–2027 Parent Friendly Calendar (PDF)
January 18 is the MLK holiday, January 19 is a clerical day and January 20 is professional development. Students have three consecutive full days without school, rather than three shortened days.
November 25 remains a school day before the November 26–27 Thanksgiving closure. Winter break runs December 24–January 1 with classes scheduled back January 4; spring break is March 22–26 with a March 29 return. Kindergarten begins August 27, after the August 24 opening for other grades.
Source: Pittsburgh Public Schools 2026–2027 Parent Friendly Calendar (PDF)
This guide uses the district materials reviewed for our calendar record on November 12, 2026. The article publication date is separate from that source review. District notices may change the schedule; check the current downloads before making firm arrangements.
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