Bluewater District School Board Dates
Holidays, PA Days, and Exam dates are available in the document below:
2026-2027 JDSS School Calendar.pdf
JDSS Key Dates - At a Glance
May 2026
- May 18 (Mon): Holiday. Victoria Day
- May 20 (Wed): French Night.
- Join us on Wednesday, May 20, from 4:30–7:00 PM for an evening of French-themed fun! Enjoy French games and crafts, plus free food including BBQ, snow cones, popcorn, pastries, and more. Admission is free and open to the public. Children of all ages are welcome, from toddlers to teens.
- May 22 (Fri): Relay for Life, All Day
June 2026
- June 5 (Fri): PA Day
- June 19 - 25: Secondary Exams
- June 23 (Tue): Grade 8 Graduation Ceremony & Dance
- Graduates arrive by 5:30 PM for a group photo on the cafeteria stage
Ceremony begins at 6:00 PM
- June 25 (Thu): Grade 12 Commencement
- Ceremony begins at 6:00 PM
- June 25 (Thu): Last day of school for students
September 2026
- Sept 30 (Wed): Fanshawe College. 11:35 AM - 1:30 PM in library. Presentation at 12:45 pm.
October 2026
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Oct 7 (Wed) – Picture Day (Grades 7–12)
→ Elementary: by class | Secondary: by last name
November 2026
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Nov 23 (Mon) – Picture Retake Day (Grades 7–12)
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Nov 23–24 – Grade 8 Graduation Photos
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Nov 25 – Dec 1 – Grade 12 Graduation Photos.
March 2027
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Mar 1 (Mon) – Grade 8 Graduation Photo Retake Day
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Mar 2 (Tue) – Grade 12 Graduation Photo Retake Day