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Vaughan Academy of Technology calendar

2026–27

Interactive calendar

138 dates

Browse the year month by month. Each coloured marker is a date; the month's dates are listed beneath the grid.

 

    Key dateHolidayBreakEarly releaseTeacher workdayOther

    Key dates

    11 dates

    First and last days of school, and the end of each grading period.

    DateDaysEvent
    Tue, Aug 25, 202611st Day of School
    Tue, Aug 25, 20261First Day of School
    Fri, Oct 30, 20261End of 1st Quarter
    Fri, Oct 30, 20261Last Day of Quarter
    Thu, Jan 21, 20271End of 2nd Quarter
    Thu, Jan 21, 20271Last Day of Quarter
    Wed, Mar 24, 20271End of 3rd Quarter
    Wed, Mar 24, 20271Last Day of Quarter
    Wed, Jun 9, 20271End of 4th Quarter
    Wed, Jun 9, 20271Kindergarten Graduation
    Wed, Jun 9, 20271Last Day of School

    Printable calendars

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    Holidays

    13 dates

    Days schools are closed.

    DateDaysEvent
    Mon, Sep 7, 20261Holiday
    Mon, Sep 7, 20261No School- Labor Day
    Wed, Nov 11, 20261Holiday
    Wed, Nov 11, 20261No School- Veterans Day
    Thu, Nov 26 – Fri, Nov 27, 20262Holiday
    Sun, Dec 6 – Fri, Dec 11, 20266Holiday Shop for Students
    Thu, Dec 24 – Fri, Dec 25, 20262Holiday
    Thu, Dec 31 – Fri, Jan 1, 20272Holiday
    Mon, Jan 18, 20271Holiday
    Mon, Jan 18, 20271MLK Jr. Day- No School
    Fri, Mar 26, 20271Holiday
    Mon, May 31, 20271Holiday
    Mon, May 31, 20271No School- Memorial Day

    Breaks

    3 dates

    Multi-day breaks during the school year.

    DateDaysEvent
    Wed, Nov 25 – Fri, Nov 27, 20263Fall Break-No School
    Mon, Dec 21 – Fri, Jan 1, 202712Winter Break- No School
    Thu, Mar 25 – Fri, Apr 2, 20279No School- Spring Break

    Early release days

    8 dates

    Days students are dismissed early.

    DateDaysEvent
    Wed, Oct 14, 20261Early Dismissal
    Wed, Oct 14, 20261Early Release Day
    Wed, Dec 9, 20261Early Dismissal
    Wed, Dec 9, 20261Early Release Day
    Wed, Feb 24, 20271Early Dismissal
    Wed, Feb 24, 20271Early Release Day
    Wed, Apr 28, 20271Early Dismissal
    Wed, Apr 28, 20271Early Release Day

    Teacher workdays

    15 dates

    Staff work; students do not attend.

    DateDaysEvent
    Mon, Aug 17 – Fri, Aug 21, 20265Teacher Workday
    Mon, Aug 24, 20261Teacher Workday
    Mon, Sep 21, 20261No School- Teacher Workday
    Mon, Sep 21, 20261Teacher Workday
    Fri, Oct 2, 20261No School - Teacher Workday
    Fri, Oct 2, 20261Teacher Workday
    Mon, Nov 2 – Tue, Nov 3, 20262No School- Teacher Workdays
    Mon, Nov 2 – Tue, Nov 3, 20262Teacher Workday
    Wed, Nov 25, 20261Teacher Workday
    Mon, Dec 21, 20261Teacher Workday
    Fri, Jan 22, 20271No School - Teacher Workday
    Fri, Jan 22, 20271Teacher Workday
    Mon, Feb 15, 20271Teacher Workday
    Thu, Mar 25, 20271Teacher Workday
    Thu, Jun 10 – Fri, Jun 11, 20272Teacher Workday

    School events

    88 dates

    Everything else on this school's calendar - the events particular to it.

    DateDaysEvent
    Thu, Aug 20, 20261DJVP Open House
    Tue, Aug 25 – Wed, Aug 26, 20262Kindergarten Staggered Entry
    Fri, Aug 28, 20261All Kindergarteners at School
    Fri, Sep 4, 20261House Reveal Day
    Mon, Sep 14 – Fri, Sep 18, 20265Hispanic Heritage Spirit Week
    Mon, Sep 14, 20261Honoring Hispanic Colors (wear the colors of a Latin American flag or a sports jersey)
    Tue, Sep 15, 20261Hispanic Heritage Inspiration (dress as your favorite Latin American actor, singer, author, or influencer)
    Wed, Sep 16, 20261Hispanic Como la flor (wear your flowers like Frida -clothing, headpieces, accessories, etc)
    Thu, Sep 17, 20261Honoring Hispanic Vaqueros (wear cowboy/girl attire to honor the tradition of Hispanic cowboys)
    Fri, Sep 18, 20261DJV's Birthday Celebration
    Fri, Sep 18, 20261Hispanic Heritage Pride Day (wear traditional clothing from Hispanic Heritage or outfits inspired by Latin culture)
    Tue, Sep 22 – Fri, Sep 25, 20264Book Fair
    Thu, Sep 24, 20261Curriculum Night
    Sun, Oct 4 – Fri, Oct 9, 20266Bullying Awareness & Prevention Week
    Mon, Oct 5, 20261#Blueshirtday (wear a blue shirt to kick off the 20th Annual World Day of Bullying Prevention)
    Mon, Oct 5 – Fri, Oct 9, 20265PTA Double Good Popcorn Fundraiser
    Tue, Oct 6, 20261Team Up Against Bullying (wear your favorite school shirt or team jersey
    Wed, Oct 7, 20261Orange You Glad to be Bully Free (wear orange- the official color of Bully prevention)
    Thu, Oct 8, 20261Spread Kindness Like Confetti (wear polka dots, a pattern or bright colors)
    Fri, Oct 9, 20261Treating Others with Respect is No SWEAT (wear a sweat suit, sweatpants or sweatshirt)
    Fri, Oct 16, 20261Fall Picture Day
    Fri, Oct 23, 20261Fall Festival
    Fri, Oct 23, 20261Storybook Character Day (dress as your favorite book character)
    Wed, Nov 4 – Fri, Nov 6, 20263National School Psychology Week
    Fri, Nov 6, 20261International STEM Day
    Sun, Nov 8 – Fri, Nov 13, 20266Attendance Spirit Week
    Sun, Nov 8, 20261Diwali Begins
    Mon, Nov 9, 20261Good Attendance leads to a "bright future" (wear bright colors/neon)
    Tue, Nov 10, 20261Don't let absences "sneak up" on you! (wear camoflage)
    Thu, Nov 12, 20261"Head" for success by arriving on time. Crazy Hair, don't care, just be there! (wear a hat or crazy hair)
    Fri, Nov 13, 20261DJVP Movie Night (drop off)
    Fri, Nov 13, 20261Rolling out of bed and into school on time (wear pajamas)
    Wed, Nov 18, 20261Happy Education Support Day! (honoring our Teacher Assistants)
    Mon, Nov 23, 20261Mustache Monday
    Mon, Dec 7 – Fri, Dec 11, 20265Computer Science Education Week
    Sun, Dec 13 – Fri, Dec 18, 20266Winter Wonderland Spirit Week
    Mon, Dec 14, 20261Baby, it's Cold Outside! (keep your head and mistle-toes warm, wear a festive hat and socks)
    Tue, Dec 15, 20261Oh Tannenbaum! (wear flannel or plaid like a lumberjack)
    Wed, Dec 16, 20261Long Winter's Nap (wear your pajamas)
    Thu, Dec 17, 20261Reindeer Days (wear antlers)
    Fri, Dec 18, 20261Favorite Things (wear an ugly sweater)
    Tue, Dec 22 – Wed, Dec 23, 20262Annual Leave Day
    Mon, Dec 28 – Wed, Dec 30, 20263Annual Leave Day
    Mon, Jan 4, 20271Welcome Back!
    Fri, Jan 8, 20271PTA Family BINGO Night
    Thu, Jan 14, 20271Picture Day (5th Grade Panoramic, Class & Club Pictures
    Fri, Jan 29, 20271Computer Science Showcase/Awards Ceremony/Parent Data Dive
    Sun, Jan 31 – Fri, Feb 5, 20276National School Counseling Spirit Week
    Mon, Feb 1, 20271Motivational Monday (wear shirts, hats, or any attire with a kind or inspirational message)
    Tue, Feb 2, 20271Teamwork Tuesday (find a friend or group and dress alike)
    Wed, Feb 3, 20271Wacky Wednesday (wear tacky, colorful, mismatched clothes)
    Thu, Feb 4, 20271Black History Thursday (wear old school hip hop gear from any decade)
    Fri, Feb 5, 20271Favorites Friday (wear RED for Mrs. Thomas; wear yellow for Ms. McKnight)
    Wed, Feb 10, 20271100th Day of School
    Thu, Feb 11, 20271Black History Thursday-It's the Legacy for me (wear HBCU gear)
    Thu, Feb 18, 20271Black History Thursday-It's the Culture for Me (wear green, red & black or African prints to represent unity)
    Thu, Feb 25, 20271Black History Thursday-It's the TwoStep for Me (wear western & cowboy gear to honor the first black cowboys)
    Sun, Feb 28 – Fri, Mar 5, 20276Read Across America Spirit Week
    Mon, Mar 1, 20271Team Up & Read (wear your favorite team jersey)
    Tue, Mar 2, 20271Words are Everywhere (wear a shirt with words)
    Wed, Mar 3, 20271Books Bring Out Your Wild Side (wear animal print)
    Thu, Mar 4, 20271Cozy Up to a Good Book (wear your pajamas)
    Fri, Mar 5, 20271Favorite Book Friday (dress like your favorite book character)
    Sun, Mar 7 – Fri, Mar 12, 20276School Social Worker Week (honor Mrs. Henderson)
    Wed, Mar 17, 20271Spring Picture Day
    Thu, Mar 18, 20271Career Day
    Mon, Mar 29 – Fri, Apr 2, 20275Annual Leave Day
    Sun, Apr 4 – Fri, Apr 9, 20276National Assistant Principals Week
    Wed, Apr 7, 20271Paraprofessional Appreciation Day
    Sun, Apr 11 – Fri, Apr 16, 20276Neurodiversity & Inclusion Spirit Week
    Mon, Apr 12, 20271Rock your Socks (wear mismatched socks)
    Tue, Apr 13, 20271Magnificent Mind Tuesday (wear a hat)
    Wed, Apr 14, 20271Sensory Awareness Wednesday (wear tie-dye)
    Thu, Apr 15, 20271Neurodiversity Thursday (twin day)
    Fri, Apr 16, 20271Computer Science Showcase #2/Awards Ceremony/Parent Data Dive
    Fri, Apr 16, 20271Spread the Word Blue (wear blue)
    Wed, Apr 21, 20271Administrative Professionals Day
    Fri, Apr 23, 20271Sneaker Ball
    Tue, Apr 27, 20271School Bus Driver Appreciation Day
    Sat, May 1, 20271School Principal's Day
    Sun, May 2 – Fri, May 7, 20276Teacher Appreciation Week
    Fri, May 7, 20271School Lunch Hero Day
    Wed, May 12, 20271School Nurses Day
    Tue, May 18, 20271Speech Pathologist Day
    Thu, May 20, 20271K-2 Field Day
    Fri, May 21, 202713rd-5th Field Day
    Wed, May 26, 20271EOG Testing Begins
    Fri, Jun 4, 202715th Grade Promotion Ceremony

    Source

    Vaughan Academy of Technology's own events calendar, published by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, was read on September 13, 2026 — nothing is hand-entered. The school posted 108 dates of its own; the other 30 are the district's published Traditional School Calendar, which applies to every school in it. It links to the school's calendar page and to a calendar file you can add to Google Calendar, Apple Calendar or Outlook. Schools do revise their calendars, so confirm with the school before making plans.

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