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Elgin High School — School Calendar 2026-27
High|Elgin, Illinois|SD U-46
Elgin, IL 60120
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Upcoming Events
Oct
2
Fri
Homecoming GameEvent
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Oct
3
Sat
Homecoming DanceEvent
Details to come
Oct
5
Mon
6:00 PM Board of Education MeetingEvent
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Oct
5
Mon
Herff Jones in the Commons for Cap and Gown MeasurementsEvent
Oct
6
Tue
Elgin High School Staff MeetingEvent
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Oct
8
Thu
6:00 PM African American Advisory CouncilEvent
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School Profile
School Statistics
Academics (SY 2020-21)
ELA Proficiency
15%
17th percentile in IL
Math Proficiency
14%
27th percentile in IL
Chronic Absenteeism
31.6%
SY 2019-20
Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)
AP Program
18 courses offered
673 students enrolled
Gifted & Talented
252 students enrolled
Dual Enrollment
23 students enrolled
SAT/ACT
677 test takers
Athletics
26 sports, 87 teams
727 participants
Student-Teacher Ratio: 16.2:1
Worse than average in ILTechnology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)
1:1 Devices
Student devices available
Wi-Fi
Campus-wide wireless
Fiber Internet
High-speed connection
2,844
Connected devices
Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)
Teachers (FTE)
159.1
89% fully certified
Counselors
9
Psychologists
1
Social Workers
3
Nurses
1
School Resource Officers
1
Security Staff
10
Anti-Bullying Policy
District Finance (FY 2023)
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,216
Total current expenditure
Instruction Spending
$11,659
Per pupil, classroom only
Total Revenue/Pupil
$25,317
All funding sources
Funding Sources
Federal 12%State 46%Local 42%
District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey
Community Context
Community Need Level
Elevated
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)
21.2%
Below 150% poverty line
7.5%
Unemployment rate
9.0%
Uninsured residents
12.2%
No HS diploma (25+)
Special Education (IDEA)
District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA
Total Students Served
5,933
Ages 3-21 under IDEA
School-Age (6-21)
5,318
Receiving special ed services
Est. % of Enrollment
100%
District rate, school may vary
Disability Categories (District)
Specific Learning Disability
1,922 (36%)
Speech/Language Impairment
1,073 (20%)
Other Health Impairment
722 (14%)
Autism
657 (12%)
Intellectual Disability
239 (4%)
Emotional Disturbance
152 (3%)
Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ
Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)
2,576
Current enrollment
Stable(+0% 5yr)Coming Up
Fri, Oct 2, 2026
Homecoming Game
Check the event notice for game details and activities.
EventSat, Oct 3, 2026
Homecoming Dance
Details to come
EventMon, Oct 5, 2026
6:00 PM Board of Education Meeting
Check the published agenda for meeting topics and details.
EventFull School Calendar 2026-27
Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in SD U-46. Elgin High School follows the district calendar.
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Tue, Sep 1, 2026 | District Literacy Assessment WindowDistrict-wide Check the district notice for assessment window dates and grade levels. |
| Tue, Sep 1, 2026 | Early Literacy Screener (AMIRA)District-wide |
| Wed, Sep 2, 2026 | Reading Night Planning MeetingDistrict-wide |
| Wed, Sep 2, 2026 | Early Literacy Screener (AMIRA)District-wide |
| Wed, Sep 2, 2026 | District Literacy Assessment WindowDistrict-wide Check the district notice for assessment window dates and grade levels. |
| Thu, Sep 3, 2026 | District Literacy Assessment WindowDistrict-wide Check the district notice for assessment window dates and grade levels. |
| Thu, Sep 3, 2026 | Early Literacy Screener (AMIRA)District-wide |
| Fri, Sep 4, 2026 | District Literacy Assessment WindowDistrict-wide Check the district notice for assessment window dates and grade levels. |
| Fri, Sep 4, 2026 | Early Literacy Screener (AMIRA)District-wide |
| Mon, Sep 7, 2026 | NO SCHOOL - Labor DayDistrict-wide Review the school calendar for complete holiday break dates. |
| Mon, Sep 7, 2026 | District Literacy Assessment WindowDistrict-wide Check the district notice for assessment window dates and grade levels. |
| Mon, Sep 7, 2026 | Early Literacy Screener (AMIRA)District-wide |
| Tue, Sep 8, 2026 | Early Literacy Screener (AMIRA)District-wide |
| Tue, Sep 8, 2026 | New McKinley GroundbreakingDistrict-wide |
| Tue, Sep 8, 2026 | District Literacy Assessment WindowDistrict-wide Check the district notice for assessment window dates and grade levels. |
| Wed, Sep 9, 2026 | 3:30 PM Groundbreaking Ceremony District-wide A goundbreaking ceremony will be held for a new elementary school to be built in Elgin at the site of the former David C. Cook property, 850 N. Grove Ave. The school will replace McKinley Elementary, which dates to 1887 and is located a half-mile away. |
| Wed, Sep 9, 2026 | High School Early ReleaseDistrict-wide Review the school calendar for the early release time. |
| Wed, Sep 9, 2026 | District Literacy Assessment WindowDistrict-wide Check the district notice for assessment window dates and grade levels. |
| Thu, Sep 10, 2026 | District Literacy Assessment WindowDistrict-wide Check the district notice for assessment window dates and grade levels. |
| Thu, Sep 10, 2026 | Early Literacy Screener (AMIRA)District-wide |
| Fri, Sep 11, 2026 | District Literacy Assessment WindowDistrict-wide Check the district notice for assessment window dates and grade levels. |
| Fri, Sep 11, 2026 | Early Literacy Screener (AMIRA)District-wide |
| Mon, Sep 14, 2026 | Early Literacy Screener (AMIRA)District-wide |
| Mon, Sep 14, 2026 | District Literacy Assessment WindowDistrict-wide Check the district notice for assessment window dates and grade levels. |
| Tue, Sep 15, 2026 | District Literacy Assessment WindowDistrict-wide Check the district notice for assessment window dates and grade levels. |
| Tue, Sep 15, 2026 | Early Literacy Screener (AMIRA)District-wide |
| Wed, Sep 16, 2026 | Early Literacy Screener (AMIRA)District-wide |
| Wed, Sep 16, 2026 | Possible McTeacher Night (9/16 or 9/30)District-wide |
| Wed, Sep 16, 2026 | District Literacy Assessment WindowDistrict-wide Check the district notice for assessment window dates and grade levels. |
| Thu, Sep 17, 2026 | Early Literacy Screener (AMIRA)District-wide |
| Thu, Sep 17, 2026 | District Literacy Assessment WindowDistrict-wide Check the district notice for assessment window dates and grade levels. |
| Thu, Sep 17, 2026 | McTeacher Night ~ McDonald's ~ 91 W. Irving Park Road, StreamwoodDistrict-wide |
| Fri, Sep 18, 2026 | Early Literacy Screener (AMIRA)District-wide |
| Fri, Sep 18, 2026 | District Literacy Assessment WindowDistrict-wide Check the district notice for assessment window dates and grade levels. |
| Mon, Sep 21, 2026 | Early Literacy Screener (AMIRA)District-wide |
| Wed, Sep 30, 2026 | 6:00 PM Bilingual Parent Advisory Committee (BPAC) Bilingual Parent Advisory Committee (BPAC) Meeting September 30, 2026, 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. U-46 Welcome Center - Room D107 A, B1019 E Chicago St, Elgin, IL 60120Agenda for this meeting is linked here. |
| Fri, Oct 2, 2026 | Homecoming Game Check the event notice for game details and activities. |
| Sat, Oct 3, 2026 | Homecoming Dance Details to come |
| Mon, Oct 5, 2026 | 6:00 PM Board of Education Meeting Check the published agenda for meeting topics and details. |
| Mon, Oct 5, 2026 | Herff Jones in the Commons for Cap and Gown Measurements |
| Tue, Oct 6, 2026 | Elgin High School Staff Meeting Review the meeting notice for agenda and attendance details. |
| Thu, Oct 8, 2026 | 6:00 PM African American Advisory Council Check the published agenda for meeting topics and details. |
| Thu, Oct 8, 2026 | Fire Drill |
| Thu, Oct 8, 2026 | SIP Meeting Check the meeting notice for agenda and attendance information. |
| Mon, Oct 12, 2026 | Columbus Day / Indigenous People’s Day Holiday (No School / Offices Closed) Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed. |
| Tue, Oct 13, 2026 | Senior Portraits (by appointment) |
| Tue, Oct 13, 2026 | IB Magnet Information Night Location: Elgin High School AuditoriumPlease enter through Door 7 |
| Wed, Oct 14, 2026 | Early Release |
| Wed, Oct 14, 2026 | Fall Testing Day All freshman, sophomores, and juniors will have a day of testing. Seniors will engage in a virtual post secondary event. |
| Wed, Oct 14, 2026 | High School Early Release Review the school calendar for the early release time. |
| Wed, Oct 14, 2026 | Senior Portraits (by appointment) |
| Wed, Oct 14, 2026 | PTO Meeting EHS Library Multi Media Room 248 |
| Mon, Oct 19, 2026 | 6:00 PM Board of Education Meeting Check the published agenda for meeting topics and details. |
| Tue, Oct 20, 2026 | SD Meeting SD Meeting |
| Tue, Oct 27, 2026 | Department Meeting Department Meeting |
| Wed, Oct 28, 2026 | Early Release |
| Wed, Oct 28, 2026 | High School Early Release Review the school calendar for the early release time. |
| Fri, Oct 30, 2026 | End of First Quarter |
| Fri, Oct 30, 2026 | End of 1st Quarter |
| Mon, Nov 2, 2026 | 6:00 PM Board of Education Meeting Check the published agenda for meeting topics and details. |
| Mon, Nov 2, 2026 | Institute Days / Offices Open Review the calendar for office hours and any schedule changes. |
| Wed, Nov 4, 2026 | Assembly Assembly Fieldhouse |
| Thu, Nov 5, 2026 | SIP Meeting SIP Meeting |
| Tue, Nov 10, 2026 | Elgin High School Staff Meeting Review the meeting notice for agenda and attendance details. |
| Wed, Nov 11, 2026 | Early Release |
| Wed, Nov 11, 2026 | High School Early Release Review the school calendar for the early release time. |
| Wed, Nov 11, 2026 | PTO Meeting EHS HS Library Multi media Room 248 |
| Thu, Nov 12, 2026 | 6:00 PM African American Advisory Council Check the published agenda for meeting topics and details. |
| Thu, Nov 12, 2026 | Make-up Senior Portraits (by appointment only) |
| Fri, Nov 13, 2026 | Make-up Senior Portraits (by appointment only) |
| Mon, Nov 16, 2026 | 6:00 PM Board of Education Meeting Check the published agenda for meeting topics and details. |
| Mon, Nov 16, 2026 | SD Meeting SD Meeting |
| Tue, Nov 17, 2026 | Department Meeting Department Meeting |
| Tue, Nov 24, 2026 | End of the 1st Trimester (Elementary) |
| Wed, Nov 25, 2026 | Non-Attendance Day / Offices Open Review the calendar for office hours and any schedule changes. |
| Wed, Nov 25, 2026 | No School |
| Thu, Nov 26, 2026 | No School |
| Thu, Nov 26, 2026 | Thanksgiving Recess (No School / Offices Closed) Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed. |
| Fri, Nov 27, 2026 | No School |
| Thu, Dec 3, 2026 | SIP Meeting SIP Meeting |
| Thu, Dec 3, 2026 | Rising 9th Grade Presentation |
| Tue, Dec 8, 2026 | Elgin High School Staff Meeting Review the meeting notice for agenda and attendance details. |
| Wed, Dec 9, 2026 | 6:00 PM Bilingual Parent Advisory Committee (BPAC) Review the meeting notice for agenda and participation details. |
| Wed, Dec 9, 2026 | Early Release |
| Wed, Dec 9, 2026 | High School Release Check the school calendar for dismissal time details. |
| Wed, Dec 9, 2026 | PTO Meeting PTO Meeting Library |
| Thu, Dec 10, 2026 | 6:00 PM African American Advisory Council Check the published agenda for meeting topics and details. |
| Mon, Dec 14, 2026 | 6:00 PM Board of Education Meeting Check the published agenda for meeting topics and details. |
| Tue, Dec 15, 2026 | Department Meeting Department Meeting |
| Thu, Dec 17, 2026 | SD Meeting SD Meeting |
| Mon, Dec 21, 2026 | Winter Recess |
| Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | New Years’ Day / Offices Closed Review the calendar for office hours and any schedule changes. |
| Mon, Jan 4, 2027 | Classes Resume |
| Thu, Jan 7, 2027 | SIP Meeting Check the meeting notice for agenda and attendance information. |
| Mon, Jan 11, 2027 | 6:00 PM Board of Education Meeting Check the published agenda for meeting topics and details. |
| Tue, Jan 12, 2027 | Elgin High School Staff Meeting Review the meeting notice for agenda and attendance details. |
| Wed, Jan 13, 2027 | Early Release |
| Wed, Jan 13, 2027 | High School Early Release Review the school calendar for the early release time. |
| Wed, Jan 13, 2027 | Pto Meeting EHS PTO Meeting Library |
| Thu, Jan 14, 2027 | 6:00 PM African American Advisory Council Check the published agenda for meeting topics and details. |
| Mon, Jan 18, 2027 | Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday (No School / Offices Closed) Review the calendar for office hours and any schedule changes. |
| Mon, Jan 18, 2027 | No School |
| Tue, Jan 19, 2027 | Teacher Institute Day Check the school calendar for the full schedule and any student impact. |
| Tue, Jan 19, 2027 | Institute Day / Offices Open Review the calendar for office hours and any schedule changes. |
| Fri, Jan 22, 2027 | End of 1st Semester Review the academic calendar for semester dates and grade reporting details. |
| Fri, Jan 22, 2027 | End of First Semester Review the academic calendar for semester end date and grade posting timeline. |
| Mon, Jan 25, 2027 | 6:00 PM Board of Education Meeting Check the published agenda for meeting topics and details. |
| Mon, Jan 25, 2027 | Assembly Assemby Fieldhouse |
| Mon, Jan 25, 2027 | SD Meeting SD Meeting |
| Tue, Jan 26, 2027 | Department Meeting Department Meeting |
| Wed, Jan 27, 2027 | High School Early Release Review the school calendar for the early release time. |
| Wed, Jan 27, 2027 | Early Release |
| Thu, Feb 4, 2027 | SIP Meeting SIP Meeting |
| Mon, Feb 8, 2027 | 6:00 PM Board of Education Meeting Check the published agenda for meeting topics and details. |
| Tue, Feb 9, 2027 | Elgin High School Staff Meeting Review the meeting notice for agenda and attendance details. |
| Tue, Feb 9, 2027 | PTO Meeting Check the meeting notice for agenda and location details. |
| Wed, Feb 10, 2027 | Early Release |
| Wed, Feb 10, 2027 | High School Early Release Review the school calendar for the early release time. |
| Thu, Feb 11, 2027 | 6:00 PM African American Advisory Council Check the published agenda for meeting topics and details. |
| Mon, Feb 15, 2027 | No School |
| Mon, Feb 15, 2027 | President's Day (No School / Offices Closed) Review the calendar for office hours and any schedule changes. |
| Tue, Feb 16, 2027 | SD Meeting SD Meeting |
| Mon, Feb 22, 2027 | 6:00 PM Board of Education Meeting Check the published agenda for meeting topics and details. |
| Tue, Feb 23, 2027 | Department Meeting Department Meeting |
| Wed, Feb 24, 2027 | 6:00 PM Bilingual Parent Advisory Committee (BPAC) Review the meeting notice for agenda and participation details. |
| Wed, Feb 24, 2027 | Early Release |
| Wed, Feb 24, 2027 | High School Early Release Review the school calendar for the early release time. |
| Fri, Feb 26, 2027 | Kane County Institute Day / Offices Open Review the calendar for office hours and any schedule changes. |
| Fri, Feb 26, 2027 | Teacher Institute Day Check the school calendar for the full schedule and any student impact. |
| Mon, Mar 1, 2027 | 6:00 PM Board of Education Meeting Check the published agenda for meeting topics and details. |
| Thu, Mar 4, 2027 | SIP Meeting SIP Meeting |
| Tue, Mar 9, 2027 | Elgin High School Staff Meeting Review the meeting notice for agenda and attendance details. |
| Wed, Mar 10, 2027 | Early Release |
| Wed, Mar 10, 2027 | High School Early Release Review the school calendar for the early release time. |
| Wed, Mar 10, 2027 | PTO Meeting Check the meeting notice for agenda and location details. |
| Thu, Mar 11, 2027 | 6:00 PM African American Advisory Council Check the published agenda for meeting topics and details. |
| Fri, Mar 12, 2027 | End of the 2nd Trimester (Elementary) |
| Mon, Mar 15, 2027 | 6:00 PM Board of Education Meeting Check the published agenda for meeting topics and details. |
| Tue, Mar 16, 2027 | SD Meeting SD Meeting |
| Tue, Mar 23, 2027 | Department Meeting Department Meeting |
| Wed, Mar 24, 2027 | Early Release |
| Wed, Mar 24, 2027 | High School Early Release Review the school calendar for the early release time. |
| Fri, Mar 26, 2027 | End of 3rd Quarter |
| Fri, Mar 26, 2027 | End of the 3rd Quarter Review the academic calendar for grading period end dates. |
| Mon, Mar 29, 2027 | Spring Recess |
| Mon, Mar 29, 2027 | Spring Recess (No Classes / Offices Open) |
| Mon, Apr 5, 2027 | Spring Holiday Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed. |
| Mon, Apr 5, 2027 | Spring Holiday (No Classes / Offices Closed) Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed. |
| Tue, Apr 6, 2027 | Election Day & Institute Day (No Classes / Offices Open) Review the calendar for office hours and any schedule changes. |
| Tue, Apr 6, 2027 | Teacher Institute Day Check the school calendar for the full schedule and any student impact. |
| Wed, Apr 7, 2027 | Classes Resume Following Spring Recess |
| Wed, Apr 7, 2027 | Elgin High School Staff Meeting Review the meeting notice for agenda and attendance details. |
| Thu, Apr 8, 2027 | 6:00 PM African American Advisory Council Check the published agenda for meeting topics and details. |
| Thu, Apr 8, 2027 | SIP Meeting SIP Meeting |
| Mon, Apr 12, 2027 | 6:00 PM Board of Education Meeting Check the published agenda for meeting topics and details. |
| Mon, Apr 12, 2027 | PreACT, 9th and 10th Grade Mandatory testing for 9th and 10th graders. 11th and 12th graders are not in attendance on this day. |
| Tue, Apr 13, 2027 | ACT w/ Writing, 11th Grade All 11th graders will engage mandatory ACT testing.9th, 10th, and 12th grade students will not be in attendance. |
| Wed, Apr 14, 2027 | Early Release |
| Wed, Apr 14, 2027 | High School Early Release Review the school calendar for the early release time. |
| Wed, Apr 14, 2027 | PTO Meeting Check the meeting notice for agenda and location details. |
| Tue, Apr 20, 2027 | SD Meeting SD Meeting |
| Mon, Apr 26, 2027 | 6:00 PM Board of Education Meeting Check the published agenda for meeting topics and details. |
| Tue, Apr 27, 2027 | 6:00 PM Bilingual Parent Advisory Committee (BPAC) Review the meeting notice for agenda and participation details. |
| Tue, Apr 27, 2027 | Department Meeting Department Meeting |
| Wed, Apr 28, 2027 | Early Release |
| Wed, Apr 28, 2027 | High School Early Release Review the school calendar for the early release time. |
| Mon, May 3, 2027 | 6:00 PM Board of Education Meeting Check the published agenda for meeting topics and details. |
| Mon, May 3, 2027 | AP Testing Review the testing notice for registration and timing details. |
| Tue, May 4, 2027 | AP Testing Review the testing notice for registration and timing details. |
| Wed, May 5, 2027 | AP Testing Review the testing notice for registration and timing details. |
| Thu, May 6, 2027 | AP Testing Review the testing notice for registration and timing details. |
| Thu, May 6, 2027 | SIP Meeting SIP Meeting |
| Fri, May 7, 2027 | AP Testing Review the testing notice for registration and timing details. |
| Mon, May 10, 2027 | 6:00 PM Board of Education Meeting Check the published agenda for meeting topics and details. |
| Mon, May 10, 2027 | AP Testing Review the testing notice for registration and timing details. |
| Tue, May 11, 2027 | AP Testing Review the testing notice for registration and timing details. |
| Tue, May 11, 2027 | Elgin High School Staff Meeting Review the meeting notice for agenda and attendance details. |
| Wed, May 12, 2027 | AP Testing Review the testing notice for registration and timing details. |
| Wed, May 12, 2027 | Early Release |
| Wed, May 12, 2027 | High School Early Release Review the school calendar for the early release time. |
| Wed, May 12, 2027 | PTO Meeting Check the meeting notice for agenda and location details. |
| Thu, May 13, 2027 | 6:00 PM African American Advisory Council Check the published agenda for meeting topics and details. |
| Thu, May 13, 2027 | AP Testing Review the testing notice for registration and timing details. |
| Fri, May 14, 2027 | AP Testing Review the testing notice for registration and timing details. |
| Mon, May 17, 2027 | 6:00 PM Board of Education Meeting Check the published agenda for meeting topics and details. |
| Tue, May 18, 2027 | SD Meeting SD Meeting |
| Tue, May 25, 2027 | Department Meeting Department Meeting |
| Wed, May 26, 2027 | Early Release |
| Wed, May 26, 2027 | High School Release Check the school calendar for dismissal time details. |
| Thu, May 27, 2027 | Assembly Assembly in Fieldhouse |
| Fri, May 28, 2027 | Graduation Practice Required for all Seniors graduating in the 2027 Spring Commencement Ceremony. |
| Sat, May 29, 2027 | Elgin High School Graduation |
| Sat, May 29, 2027 | High School Graduations Review the graduation notice for ceremony details and attendance information. |
| Mon, May 31, 2027 | Building Closed |
| Mon, May 31, 2027 | Memorial Day (No School / Offices Closed) Review the calendar for office hours and any schedule changes. |
| Mon, Jun 7, 2027 | 6:00 PM Board of Education Meeting Check the published agenda for meeting topics and details. |
| Wed, Jun 9, 2027 | Last Day of School (If no emergency days are used) Check the school calendar for the conditional final day and dismissal details. |
| Fri, Jun 18, 2027 | Juneteenth Holiday Observance / Offices Closed Review the calendar for office hours and any schedule changes. |
| Mon, Jun 21, 2027 | 6:00 PM Board of Education Meeting Check the published agenda for meeting topics and details. |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Elgin High School
Elgin High School has a total enrollment of 2,724 students and serves grades High. The school is part of the local school district in Elgin, IL.
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