Back To School: Manhattan 2021-22 School Calendar

MANHATTAN, IL — Back-to-school planning has already begun in Manhattan, with calendars available to help parents prepare for the first day in Manhattan School District 114 and Lincoln-Way Community High School District 210.

The first day of school for most students in Manhattan is Aug. 25.

Heading into the upcoming school year, some dates are subject to change as the coronavirus pandemic nears its year-and-a-half point. A mix of in-person, virtual and hybrid learning is still possible in Manhattan.

The latest mask policy for Manhattan School District 114 was posted to its website July 16. It states: "At the July 14, 2021 regular board of education meeting, President Scott Mancke announced that Manhattan School District 114 will begin the 2021-2022 school year with face masks being optional for both students and staff."

The latest mask policy for D210 was posted to its website July 30. It states: "The CDC recommends that masks be worn by all individuals (age 2 and older) who are not fully vaccinated. Lincoln-Way District 210 is supportive of an individual who continues to wear a face mask in any setting. No assumptions or judgement will be made against those individuals who are vaccine eligible, but continue to wear a mask."

Here is the list of dates to know for this school year:

Manhattan School District 114

First Day: Aug. 25

Thanksgiving Break: Nov. 24-26

Winter Break: Dec. 20-31

Spring Break: March 28, 2022 through April 1, 2022

Last Day: June 3, 2022

Lincoln-Way School Community High School District 210

First Day: Aug. 17

Thanksgiving Break: Nov. 24-26

Winter Break: Dec. 20 through Jan. 3, 2022

Spring Break: March 28, 2022 through April 1, 2022

Last Day: May 26, 2022