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Back To School: Manchester 2023-24 School Calendar

Here are some key local dates for the 2023-24 academic year.

The first days of school for Manchester students are staggered in September.
The first days of school for Manchester students are staggered in September. (Chris Dehnel/Patch )

MANCHESTER, CT — Back-to-school planning is in full swing in Manchester for the 2023-24 academic year, and calendars are available to help parents prepare for the first day — and last day — in the local public school district.

The first days of school for Manchester students are staggered in September.

The school system calendar is always subject to change, but here are some key dates to know for this school year:

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First Days of School

  • Grades K-4, 5, 7, and 9: Sept. 5
  • Grades 6, 8, and 10-12: Sept. 6
  • Bentley, MMA, and MRA: All Grades Sept. 6
  • Integrated PreSchool Sept. 11
  • Head Start Sept. 11

Days Off

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  • Oct. 9 Indigenous Peoples Day
  • Nov. 10 Veterans Day
  • Nov. 23-24: Thanksgiving Recess
  • Dec. 25-29, Jan. 1: Winter Vacation Period
  • Jan: 15: Martin Luther King, Jr.
  • Feb. 19-20: Presidents Day Recess
  • March 29: Good Friday
  • April 8-9, 11-12: Spring Vacation Period
  • April 10: Eid al-Fitr

Last Days

  • High School Graduation Date: June 12
  • Rain Date for Graduation: June 13
  • Last Day of Classes: June 14

Click here to view the full school system calendar.

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