Spring Break Begins for Chula Vista Elementary Schools

Chula Vista, CA – March 23, 2026 – Spring break begins today for elementary school students across Chula Vista, giving thousands of families a two-week breather as campuses pause instruction for the season.

The Chula Vista Elementary School District officially starts its scheduled spring recess on Monday, March 23. The break runs through April 3, with students returning to class the following week as April gets underway.

Elementary Schools on Break

The March 23 to April 3 recess is part of the district’s approved academic calendar for the 2025–2026 school year. The dates were set in advance under the district’s year-round schedule, providing families ample time to plan vacations, childcare, and activities.

For many households, the break offers a chance to travel, enroll children in local spring camps, or simply enjoy time together at home. Historically, city parks, libraries, and recreation programs see a noticeable uptick in participation during school holidays, and this year is expected to be no different.

What Families Should Know

While classrooms are closed, district offices remain open during regular business hours throughout the two-week recess. Parents and guardians are encouraged to monitor communications from their child’s school for any site-specific reminders or updates ahead of the return to campus.

The pause also signals the beginning of the final academic stretch before summer vacation in June. Once students return in early April, schools will move into the closing months of the school year, a period that typically includes end-of-year projects, assessments, and campus events.

For now, though, backpacks are set aside as Chula Vista’s youngest learners head into a well-timed spring reset.

Sources

Chula Vista Elementary School District Board Agenda (2025–2026 Calendar)