End-of-Year Calendar Changes
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D33 Families, Staff & Community -
We want to make you aware of an important change to the end of the 2025-26 school calendar.
Recently, we were made aware that Union Pacific Railroad’s historic Big Boy Train No. 4014 steam locomotive will be making a stop in West Chicago as part of its national tour during the final week of school. City officials predict this event could bring approximately 60,000 visitors to our community over several days.
After discussions with local officials and reviewing the potential impact on traffic, parking, and pedestrian safety, District 33 has made adjustments to the last days of school to help ensure students and staff can safely travel to and from school.
Big Boy West Chicago Schedule:
- Tuesday, June 2, at 1:00 pm: Big Boy arrives in West Chicago
- Wednesday, June 3, from 9:00 am-3:00 pm: Big Boy Viewing
- Thursday, June 4, at 9:00 am: Big Boy departs West Chicago
Updated End-of-Year Calendar Changes
- Friday, May 29, 2026
This will now be a regular student attendance day for all D33 schools,
instead of a Professional Development Day for staff.
- Monday, June 1, 2026
Regular attendance day for all PreK-8 students
Last day of school for Pioneer Preschool students
Last day of school for 8th Grade students
- Tuesday, June 2, 2026
Half-day for Kdg-7th Grade students - Breakfast will be served
Dismissal Times: 10:35 am for Leman Middle School, 11:45 am for elementary schools
- Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Staff Professional Development Day. Students will not attend school.
Leman Middle School 8th Grade Graduation (more information to follow)
- Thursday, June 4, 2026
Half-day Afternoon Session* for Kdg-7th Grade students - No meals served- Leman Middle School: 11:40am - 2:40pm
- Elementary Schools: 12:25pm - 3:25pm
*The Regional Office of Education requires student attendance on the last calendar day of the school year.
We understand calendar changes can impact family schedules, and we appreciate your flexibility and understanding. While this is an exciting event for our community, our priority is ensuring students and families can safely navigate dismissal and transportation during an unusually high-traffic time in West Chicago.
Additional details related to the end-of-year activities will be sent by school principals. Thank you for your continued support as we finish the school year strong.