Name: No School – Thanksgiving Break
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End: 2026-11-27T23:59:59-05:00

September 2026
Welcome Back Picnic

September 3 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

A potluck picnic at Forsyth Nature Center to kick off the new year
First Day of School

September 9 @ 8:30 am - 4:00 pm

First Day of School!
Ice Cream Social

September 18 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

ZDS Families and alumni are welcome to join us for ice cream and friends!
No School – Yom Kippur

September 21

No School - Yom Kippur
Fall Open House

September 26 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

ZDS Open Houses are the best way to learn more about the school. Students, parents, alumni, and staff members will be in attendance to give tours of the campus, discuss the school, and answer questions. Panel discussion at 2:00pm.
October 2026
Fall Potluck

October 2 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Our annual Fall Potluck and Variety Show
School Closed – Indigenous People’s Day

October 12

School Closed - Indigenous People's Day
November 2026
No School – Election Day

November 3

No School - Election Day
No School – Veteran’s Day

November 11

No School - Veteran's Day
No School – Thanksgiving Break

November 25 - November 27

No School - Thanksgiving Break

Parents’ experience of the school is a crucial factor in determining their childrens’ experience of the school. Children of parents who work hard to understand our philosophy, communicate with staff, attend events, and connect with the community usually get the most out of our program.

Students may receive a diploma if they elect to undergo our internal diploma process.