2026–2027Lighthouse School Calendar
Plan your family's year with the official Lighthouse Private Christian Academy calendar. View important dates, planning days, and holiday breaks for every K–12 campus in Gulf Breeze, Pensacola, and Milton, Florida.
View the Full2026–2027 Calendar
The complete school calendar for the 2026–2027 academic year is below. Lighthouse Private Christian Academy will publish an updated image here each year as soon as dates are finalized.
Important Dates at aGlance
Use the quick-reference lists below to plan vacations, family travel, and childcare around important school-year milestones.
Important Dates
- Teacher PlanningAugust 13 – 14, 2026
- First Day for StudentsAugust 17, 2026
- Last Day for StudentsMay 20, 2027
- GraduationMay 15, 2027
Planning Days (No Students)
Three teacher planning days are built into the 2026–2027 school year. Students do not attend school on these dates.
- October 5, 2026Fall planning day
- January 5, 2027Mid-year planning day
- March 8, 2027Spring planning day
Holidays & Breaks
- Labor DaySeptember 7, 2026
- Columbus DayOctober 12, 2026
- Veterans DayNovember 11, 2026
- Thanksgiving BreakNovember 23 – 27, 2026
- Christmas BreakDec 21, 2026 – Jan 5, 2027
- MLK DayJanuary 18, 2027
- Presidents' DayFebruary 15, 2027
- Spring BreakMarch 22 – 26, 2027
After Christmas break: teachers return to campus on January 5, 2027, and students return to class on January 6, 2027. The first day of second semester is January 6, 2027.
The Same Dates AcrossNorthwest Florida
Every Lighthouse Private Christian Academy campus in Escambia and Santa Rosa County follows this calendar so families across Pensacola, Gulf Breeze, Milton, and Pace experience the same Christ-centered academic year.
Pensacola Campus
1100 W Scott Street, Pensacola, FL 32501
(850) 542-7828Gulf Breeze Campus
1530 New Hope Road, Gulf Breeze, FL 32563
(850) 733-1017Milton K–5 Campus
6163 Dogwood Drive, Milton, FL 32570
(850) 417-6380Milton 6–12 Campus
6225 Dixie Road, Milton, FL 32570
(850) 417-6380Frequently AskedCalendar Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions families ask about the LPCA academic calendar and important dates.
When does the 2026–2027 school year start at Lighthouse?
Teachers return for planning on August 13–14, 2026, and the first day of school for students is August 17, 2026. The last day of school for students is May 20, 2027, with graduation scheduled for May 15, 2027.
What are the planning days with no students?
Three teacher planning days are scheduled during the 2026–2027 school year: October 5, 2026; January 5, 2027; March 8, 2027. Students do not attend school on these days.
When is Christmas break at Lighthouse Private Christian Academy?
Christmas break runs from December 21, 2026, through January 5, 2027. Teachers return on January 5, 2027, and students return on January 6, 2027.
When is spring break 2027?
Spring break is March 22 – 26, 2027. Classes resume Monday, March 29, 2027.
Which holidays are observed at LPCA?
Observed holidays include Labor Day (September 7, 2026), Columbus Day (October 12, 2026), Veterans Day (November 11, 2026), Thanksgiving Break (November 23 – 27, 2026), Christmas Break (Dec 21, 2026 – Jan 5, 2027), MLK Day (January 18, 2027), Presidents' Day (February 15, 2027), Spring Break (March 22 – 26, 2027).
Does each Lighthouse campus follow the same calendar?
Yes. The Gulf Breeze K–12, Pensacola K–12, Milton K–5, and Milton 6–12 campuses all follow the same system-wide academic calendar to keep families aligned across Northwest Florida.
How can I get a copy of the school calendar?
The complete 2026–2027 calendar image is published on this page. You can also contact your nearest campus office for printed copies or updated event details.
Ready for the2026–2027 School Year?
Reserve your child's seat at Lighthouse Private Christian Academy today. Our admissions team will help you choose the right campus and finalize enrollment for the August 17, 2026 first day of school.
Calendar published for the 2026–2027 school year. Dates may be updated for inclement weather or operational needs; the most recent calendar image above is the official version.