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The Elizabethtown Area School District has approved a new Electronic Device Policy for the 2026-2027 school year. Student expectations begin on the first day of school, with full disciplinary implementation beginning October 1. Learn what families can expect and how the District will support a successful transition.

Be Ready for the First Day of School - Register for a Community Portal account today to access teacher assignments, student schedules, report cards, attendance, important school announcements, and more.

The first day of school for students in the Elizabethtown Area School District will be Monday, August 31. All schools will operate on an early dismissal schedule. Families are encouraged to review back-to-school information and school-specific communications prior to the start of the new school year.

The Board of School Directors is considering proposed Policies 109 and 109.1 regarding the selection, review, maintenance, and age-appropriateness of library and instructional materials. This InFocus article addresses frequently asked questions about the proposed policies, explains their purpose, outlines the review process, and clarifies how educational suitability and age-appropriate standards would be applied within district schools.

The Elizabethtown Area School District Board of School Directors approved the 2026–2027 school calendar at its regularly scheduled meeting on January 27, 2026. The first day of school for students will be Monday, August 31, 2026, and will be an early dismissal day. The last scheduled day of school is Friday, June 4, 2027, which is also planned as an early dismissal day.

The District is actively evaluating facility needs and exploring potential future building options for a Secondary School Complex. To keep our community informed, we’ve created a dedicated webpage that brings together key studies, presentations, and discussion materials from this ongoing process.

The Board approved the District's 2026-2027 final budget at its June 9 Action Meeting. The budget reflects a projected surplus of $319,215 following the identification of more than $2.4 million in savings and includes a $1.18 million contribution to the Building Reserve Fund to support future capital projects, including the planned renovation and addition to the secondary school complex.