Academy Calendar

2025–2026 Academic Calendar

Vandenbark Academy follows a structured academic year to ensure consistency, progress, and opportunities for enrichment. Our schedule blends traditional semester formatting with the flexibility of independent and dual-enrollment coursework.

School Year Overview

• First Day of School: August 11, 2025
  
  

• Fall Semester: August 11 – December 12, 2025
  
  

• Winter Break: December 13 – January 5
  
  

• Spring Semester: January 6 – May 22, 2026
  
  

• Summer Term (Optional Enrichment): May 27 – July 17, 2026
  
  

• Total Instructional Days: Approximately 180 days per academic year
  
  

Scheduled Breaks & Holidays

• Fall Break: October 6–10, 2025
  
  

• Thanksgiving Break: November 24–28, 2025
  
  

• Winter Break: December 13, 2025 – January 5, 2026
  
  

• Spring Break: March 10–14, 2026
  
  

• Summer Break: May 23 – August 10, 2026