For Wellington families, the next stretch of the Palm Beach County school calendar includes several dates that can affect child care, transportation and travel plans.

The district’s 2026–27 schedule confirms three separate November closures before students return for the final weeks of the first semester.

November dates to put on the family calendar

Tuesday, November 3, is a teacher work and professional-development day, with no school for students.

Wednesday, November 11, is listed as a fall holiday, with schools and district offices closed.

The district then closes for Thanksgiving break from Monday, November 23, through Friday, November 27.

That full-week closure is the largest scheduling change before winter break.

Families coordinating camps, relatives or work schedules may want to confirm arrangements early rather than treat every November weekday as a regular attendance day.

Families who rely on before-school care, after-school programs or private activities should confirm whether those providers follow the district schedule.

A districtwide no-school day does not automatically establish the hours for a municipal program, private camp or neighborhood childcare provider.

Written confirmations can help prevent a last-minute gap.

The calendar also marks Monday, November 2, as the end of the first elementary trimester.

After the November 3 student day off, the second elementary trimester begins Wednesday, November 4.

For middle and high school students, the second quarter began October 13 and runs through December 18.

Winter break and the January return

The first secondary semester ends Friday, December 18, and district winter break begins Monday, December 21.

December 21 and 22 are no-school days when some twelve-month employees may still work, while district offices are closed from December 23 through January 1.

Students do not return immediately after New Year’s Day.

Monday, January 4, is another teacher work and professional-development day with no school for students.

Students return Tuesday, January 5, when the second secondary semester and third quarter begin.

Monday, January 18, is also a district holiday for Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday, with no school and district offices closed.

District dates versus school-specific events

The main district calendar applies across Palm Beach County schools, including Wellington schools, but it does not replace each campus’s own event calendar.

Open houses, performances, club meetings, testing notices and athletic schedules may be announced separately by an individual school or team.

Do not assume a school or athletic event is open to the public simply because it appears online.

Families should confirm the location, start time, admission rules and visitor procedures with the school before attending.

The district’s online calendar and printable student attendance calendar are the best starting points for countywide dates.

School websites and direct campus messages remain the better source for local changes, early releases and event-specific instructions.

Build in room for changes

The district notes that emergency make-up days may be set at the superintendent’s discretion to meet state instructional-time requirements.

That means a printed calendar is useful for planning, but it should not be the family’s only source after severe weather or another disruption.

Check official updates again before committing to travel, appointments or care arrangements tied to a school closure.

Families who need help locating a campus calendar or confirming a districtwide date can contact the School District of Palm Beach County at 561-434-8000.

Saving the November and January no-school dates now can make the coming months easier to manage and reduce last-minute surprises.