Important Dates 

MONTECITO ACADEMY

2026–2027 SCHOOL CALENDAR

 

 

 

 

September 3rd (Thursday) 11:00–12:00 PM Staff Meeting
 

September 7th (Monday) Labor Day Observed

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September 8th (Tuesday) 9AM Start Day- First Day of Classes

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September 14th First Coffee Club 9:00 - 10:00 AM at Field & Fort (Parent Meet & Greet)

 

September 17th 5:00PM - 8:00 PM Parent & Staff Evening “Gathering at the Table” Join us for an evening of connection

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September 23rd (Wednesday) 9:00 -10:00 AM Community Hike - Summerland Loop (Older/Younger Buddies)

 

September 29th 9:00 - 10:00 AM Bike Safety - Bring Bike Helmet to School (Upper Grades)

 

September 30th – October 1st Bike Trip/Campout Overnight (Upper Grades)

 

October 5th Coffee Club

 

October 12th (No Classes) Indigenous Peoples’ Day / Columbus Day Observed

 

October 29th 9 AM- 9:30AM parade and 9:30AM- 10AM Festival - modified day - Halloween Costume Parade & Carnival

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November 2 Coffee Club

 

November 11 Veterans Day Observed (No Classes)

 

November 19th - Turkey Trot/Fundraiser/Potluck at Toro Canyon

 

November 23rd – 27th Thanksgiving Break

 

November 30 Classes Resume

 

November 30 Coffee Club December 1 Unity Shop Volunteer Day, 9:00 AM–12:00 PM

 

December 17 Read-A-Thon / Pajama Day Fundraiser – Hot chocolate

 

December 21st - January 1st - Winter Break

 

January 4th Classes Resume

 

January 11th Coffee Club

 

January 18th -  Martin Luther King Jr. Day Observed

 

January 20th - Crazy Hair Day

 

January 28th In-Service Day for Teachers Only (No Class)

 

February 1st -2nd Parent Conferences (No Afternoon Programs)

 

February 8th -  Coffee Club

 

February 11th -  Valentine's Day Exchange -  Wear Red, White, or Pink (9:00am -10:00 am)Volunteer at Hillside House (10:30 am- 12:00 pm )

 

February 15 Presidents’ Day Observed (No classes)

 

March 1 Coffee Club

 

March 11th - Celebrate Pi Day (3.14) observed

 

March 17th - Saint Patrick’s Day

 

March 22nd -April 2ndnd Spring Break (no classes)

 

April 5th- Classes Resume

 

April 5th Coffee Club

 

April 8th Twin Day

 

April 19 th Beach Clean-Up

 

April19th – 22nd Earth Day week – All School Hike, Hot Springs Trail (9:00–10:00 AM), Sweet Wheel Farm Volunteer

 

May 3rd Coffee Club

 

May 12th- 13th Spring Campout Overnight (Upper Grades) Simi?

 

May 31 Memorial Day Observed

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June 1st –3rd Fun Week: Monday: Ropes Course, Sky Zone, Mini GolfTuesday: KayakingWednesday: Rincon Beach Day (9:00 AM–12:00 PM)

 

June 3rd- Last Day of School