2026-27 Employee Recognition Calendar
In an effort to recognize the invaluable contributions of division staff who support students and families, the below list of dates provides the schedule for the official recognition of employee groups for the 2026-27 school year.
| Name of Recognition | Date(s) | Employee Group |
|---|---|---|
| Custodian Appreciation Week | September 28 - October 2, 2026 | Custodians and Maintenance Staff |
| National Coaches Day | October 6, 2026 | Coaches |
| Safe Schools Week | October 19 - 23, 2026 | School Resource Officers and School Security Officers |
| Educational Support Staff Appreciation Week | November 16 - 20, 2026 | School Psychologists, School Social Workers, Speech Language Pathologists, Instructional Coordinators, All School Board Office Staff (IT, HR, Communications, Finance, Special Education, Student Services, Operations, Instruction) |
| Administrative Professionals' Week | April 19 - 23, 2027 | Administrative Professionals |
| School Transportation Week | April 26 - 30, 2027 | Bus Drivers, Bus Assistants, Crossing Guards, and Transportation Staff |
| School Administrator Appreciation Week | April 26 - 30, 2027 | Principals and Assistant Principals |
| Instructional Staff Appreciation Week | May 3 - 7, 2027 | Teachers, School Counselors, Paraeducators, Instructional Innovation Coordinators, Assessment and Compliance Coordinators, Reading Specialist, Library Media Specialists, and Athletic Directors |
| School Lunch Hero Day | May 7, 2027 | Cafeteria Workers and Cafeteria Monitors |
| School Nurse Day | May 12, 2027 | School Nurses |