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Springfield School Board Confirms 2026-27 Academic Year to Begin Post-State Fair, Prioritizing Community Engagement

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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — The Springfield School District has finalized its academic calendar for the next school year, sticking to a cherished tradition: commencing classes only after the Illinois State Fair concludes.

Superintendent Jennifer Gill noted that this was a decision eagerly anticipated by many. The board unanimously approved starting the school year on Monday, August 24, 2026, following the fair’s end on Sunday, August 23.

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