Mars Area School Board voted to amend the 2026-2027 Mars Area School District Calendar to include two (2) Snow Day Make-up Days.

In the event that that schools are closed because of inclement weather, the first two (2) closures will be considered Snow Days and will be made up in the following order — Friday, April 16 (Vacation Day), then Monday, March 29 (Spring Break).

Any additional school closures because of inclement weather will be considered Remote Learning Days, for which students will be expected to log on to each class to participate in live instruction throughout the school day.

No other changes were made to the 2026-2027 District Calendar, which sets the first day of school on Tuesday, Aug. 25. Fall Parent/Teacher Conferences will be offered for Grades K-12 on Monday, Nov. 23 (In-Service Day), and for Grades K-6 on Tuesday, Nov. 24 (Act 80 Day).

Thanksgiving Break will be held Wednesday, Nov. 25, through Monday, Nov. 30. An In-Service Day will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 23, and Winter Break will be Thursday, Dec. 24, through Friday, Jan. 1.

Spring Parent/Teacher Conferences will be offered for Grades K-6 only on Wednesday, March 24 (In-Service Day); Spring Break will be held Thursday, March 25, through Monday, March 29; and a Vacation Day is scheduled on Friday, April 16.

Mars Area High School’s Senior Prom is scheduled on Friday, May 7 (Act 80 Day). The last day of school for students is set for Wednesday, June 2, and the Class of 2027 graduation ceremony on Thursday, June 3.

To view the approved 2026-2027 Calendar, see below or visit https://4.files.edl.io/6372/03/04/26/155640-d4a68457-db29-4f55-aac3-ab627a15cafa.pdf.