We hope the summer has been kind to all Natick families, faculty, and staff. The countdown to the 2026-27 school year is officially on, with classes set to begin on Wednesday, Aug. 26. Regardless of whether you have kids in the school system, get ready for the familiar bustle as our town returns to its high-energy, back-to-school routine.
Memorial Elementary School, NatickImportant dates
- Aug. 24 – 25—faculty returns (all school buildings closed to the public)
- Wednesday, Aug. 26—first day of school for students
- Monday, Sept. 7—schools closed for Labor Day
- Sept. 16—early release day, all students
- Monday, Sept. 21—schools closed for Yom Kippur
- Wednesday, Oct. 7—early release day for all students
- Monday, Oct. 12—schools closed for Indigenous Peoples Day
Fun fact: Students will be in attendance for the 45 of the first 48 school days, spanning late Aug. – Oct.
Here’s the entire 2026-27 academic calendar.
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