If you’ve got a kid at Roger Williams Middle School in Providence, Rhode Island, you need one page bookmarked: the official 2026-2027 school calendar. We verified this directly from Providence Public School District’s official website (providenceschools.org). Roger Williams Middle School follows the districtwide PPSD calendar, so every date below applies to your student whether they’re in 6th, 7th, or 8th grade.
This guide covers the Roger Williams Middle School Calendar 26-27 first day of school, the printable PDF you can save or print, a simple template you can drop into your phone calendar, and the spring break 2027 dates parents ask about most. No guessing, no outdated PDFs from last year. Just the current, district-confirmed schedule.
Parents bookmark this page because school calendars change, holidays get added, and nobody wants to find out about a day off the night before it happens.
At a Glance: Roger Williams Middle School 2026-2027
- First day of school: Tuesday, August 25, 2026
- Last day of school: Thursday, June 17, 2027 (may shift if snow days are used — see notes below)
- Total school days: Not published as a single figure on the official PPSD calendar. If you need the exact instructional-day count for report cards or attendance purposes, contact Roger Williams Middle School’s front office directly.
- Next upcoming holiday (from today, August 25, 2026): Victory Day was already observed August 10; the next day off is Labor Day, Monday, September 7, 2026.
Key Dates Table — Roger Williams Middle School Calendar 2026-27
| Event | Start Date | End Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teacher Orientation | August 24, 2026 | August 24, 2026 | Professional Development, no students |
| First Day of School | August 25, 2026 | August 25, 2026 | All students report |
| Labor Day | September 7, 2026 | September 7, 2026 | No School |
| Statewide Primaries | September 9, 2026 | September 9, 2026 | No School |
| Yom Kippur | September 21, 2026 | September 21, 2026 | No School |
| Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples’ Day | October 12, 2026 | October 12, 2026 | No School |
| Election Day | November 3, 2026 | November 3, 2026 | No School |
| Veterans Day | November 11, 2026 | November 11, 2026 | No School |
| Thanksgiving Break | November 25, 2026 | November 27, 2026 | No School |
| Winter Break (Part 1) | December 21, 2026 | December 24, 2026 | No School |
| Christmas Day | December 25, 2026 | December 25, 2026 | No School |
| Winter Break (Part 2) | December 28, 2026 | December 31, 2026 | No School |
| New Year’s Day | January 1, 2027 | January 1, 2027 | No School |
| MLK Day | January 18, 2027 | January 18, 2027 | No School |
| Presidents’ Day | February 15, 2027 | February 15, 2027 | No School |
| February Break | February 16, 2027 | February 19, 2027 | No School |
| Eid al-Fitr | March 10, 2027 | March 10, 2027 | No School |
| Good Friday | March 26, 2027 | March 26, 2027 | No School |
| April Break (Spring Break) | April 19, 2027 | April 23, 2027 | No School |
| Memorial Day | May 31, 2027 | May 31, 2027 | No School |
| Graduations | June 7, 2027 | — | Dates to be determined by individual schools |
| Last Day of School | June 17, 2027 | June 17, 2027 | Calendar notes this may need adjusting based on snow days |
| Juneteenth Observed | June 21, 2027 | June 21, 2027 | No School |
Source: Providence Public School District official 2026-2027 academic calendar, providenceschools.org.
Month-by-Month Breakdown
| Month | Key Dates / Holidays | School Status |
|---|---|---|
| August 2026 | Aug 24 Teacher Orientation, Aug 25 First Day | Classes begin Aug 25 |
| September 2026 | Sep 7 Labor Day, Sep 9 Primaries, Sep 21 Yom Kippur | 3 no-school days |
| October 2026 | Oct 12 Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples’ Day | 1 no-school day |
| November 2026 | Nov 3 Election Day, Nov 11 Veterans Day, Nov 25-27 Thanksgiving Break | Multiple no-school days |
| December 2026 | Dec 21-24 & 28-31 Winter Break, Dec 25 Christmas | Extended winter recess |
| January 2027 | Jan 1 New Year’s Day, Jan 18 MLK Day | 2 no-school days |
| February 2027 | Feb 15 Presidents’ Day, Feb 16-19 February Break | Full week off |
| March 2027 | Mar 10 Eid al-Fitr, Mar 26 Good Friday | 2 no-school days |
| April 2027 | Apr 19-23 April Break (Spring Break) | Full week off |
| May 2027 | May 31 Memorial Day | 1 no-school day |
| June 2027 | Jun 7 Graduations, Jun 17 Last Day, Jun 21 Juneteenth | School year ends |
Always double-check and verify calendar from the official website before finalizing any family plans, since dates can be revised by the school committee during the year.
Download the Official Calendar
Skip the search. Here’s the official PPSD 2026-2027 academic calendar PDF, straight from the district: PPSD 2026-2027 Academic Calendar (PDF)
Save it to your phone or print it for the fridge. This is the same Roger Williams Middle School Calendar 2026 27 template the district itself publishes, available in both English and Spanish in one file.
See also: Poudre School District Calendar 2026-2027 | Printable PDF
About Providence Public School District
Roger Williams Middle School is part of Providence Public School District (PPSD), the largest school district in Rhode Island. PPSD serves tens of thousands of students across more than 40 schools, including elementary, middle, and high schools, plus public charter partners. The district is led by Superintendent Javier Montañez. Roger Williams Middle School itself serves grades 6 through 8 and is located at 278 Thurbers Avenue in the Lower South Providence neighborhood. PPSD’s stated mission centers on opening doors to students’ futures through strong classroom instruction districtwide.
What Providence Parents Should Know This Year
A few things stand out on the 2026-2027 calendar. First, the district built in both Yom Kippur (September 21) and Eid al-Fitr (March 10) as official no-school days, reflecting the religious diversity of Providence families — plan around these even though they’re easy to miss on a generic calendar app. Second, the last day of school, June 17, 2027, carries an asterisk directly from the district: it may shift later if snow days are used earlier in the year. Keep an eye on district emails in winter. Third, Thanksgiving break runs a full three days (November 25-27), giving families a longer stretch than a simple single-day holiday.
How Providence Compares to Neighboring Districts
Rhode Island’s Department of Education sets one statewide rule that every district, including Providence, East Providence, and North Providence, must follow: the first day of school cannot start later than the first Thursday after Labor Day. Providence starts earlier than that deadline, opening August 25, which is actually ahead of Labor Day itself. Neighboring districts like East Providence and North Providence publish their own separate calendars each year and may choose different exact start dates, teacher workday placements, and break lengths within that same state framework. If you have kids in more than one district, don’t assume identical dates. Always check each district’s own published calendar.
Planning a Family Trip? Best Times to Travel
If you’re booking travel around the school calendar, the winter break stretch is your longest window. Combined, the two winter break segments plus the weekend give families from December 19, 2026 through January 3, 2027 — over two weeks depending on how the weekends fall. The April Break (April 19-23, 2027) is the next best option: a full week off in spring, ideal if you want to avoid summer airfare prices. February Break (February 16-19, 2027) is shorter but still useful for a long weekend getaway, especially since Presidents’ Day on February 15 extends it to a five-day stretch.
See also: What Happens on the First Day of School? What Parents and Students Should Expect
School Closings History
The official calendar for 2026-2027 does not build in any pre-scheduled snow days, and the district notes directly on the calendar that the June 17, 2027 last day “may need adjusting based on snow days.” That means if Providence has a rough winter, the school year could run a few days longer than planned. For real-time closing announcements, check PPSD’s official website and local news alerts rather than relying on last year’s pattern, since snow day usage varies year to year.
FAQs
Q: When does school start at Roger Williams Middle School for 2026-2027?
School starts on Tuesday, August 25, 2026. Teacher Orientation is the day before, on August 24, 2026, and does not involve students.
Q: When is the last day of school for Roger Williams Middle School?
The last day of school is Thursday, June 17, 2027. The district notes this date may need to move later if snow days are used during the school year.
Q: When is spring break for Roger Williams Middle School in 2027?
PPSD calls it “April Break” rather than spring break. It runs from Monday, April 19 through Friday, April 23, 2027, a full week off for students.
Q: How many school days does Roger Williams Middle School have this year?
PPSD’s official calendar does not list a single total school-day count. For the exact instructional-day total used for attendance or report cards, contact Roger Williams Middle School’s main office directly.
Q: Are there any school closings or delays I should know about?
No snow days are pre-built into the 2026-2027 calendar. If winter weather forces closures, the district has stated the June 17 last day may shift later to make up lost time. Watch for official PPSD alerts for any real-time delays or closings.
Bottom Line
Bookmark this page now, because school calendars get referenced constantly between August and June. For real-time closings, delays, or any last-minute changes, PPSD’s official website is always the final word — this page reflects what’s published there as of today. Spring break dates are the most-searched item on any school calendar every year, so check back in March if you’re planning ahead for April Break 2027. Save the printable PDF above to your phone so you always have it on hand.
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