| Dates | Event | School(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 9/1/2008 | Labor Day | All Schools |
| 9/2/2008 | First Day (PPS Staff) | All Schools |
| 9/4/2008 | First Day of School (Students) | All Schools |
| 10/13/2008 | Columbus Day | All Schools |
| 11/11/2008 | Veteran's Day | All Schools |
| 12/25/2008 | Christmas Day | All Schools |
| 1/1/2009 | New Year's Day | All Schools |
| 1/19/2009 | Martin Luther King, Jr. Day | All Schools |