# Shawnee Mission School District calendar 2026-27: no-school days, breaks, early release Next day off: Friday, October 9 (No school (Pre-K–12)); next break: Thanksgiving break, November 23 to 27. ## Add to your calendar - [Google Calendar feed URL](https://mavolife.com/school-calendars/ks/shawnee-mission-school-district/calendar.ics): copy this link into Google Calendar's From URL option. - [Apple Calendar](webcal://mavolife.com/school-calendars/ks/shawnee-mission-school-district/calendar.ics) - [Download calendar file](https://mavolife.com/school-calendars/ks/shawnee-mission-school-district/calendar.ics) - [Official 2026–27 printable PDF](https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1781018436/smsdorg/azylkxei1bnpuduxogzg/Calendar26-27-8.pdf) - [Official 2027–28 printable PDF](https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1781018461/smsdorg/st4nibtiur2rfmpazwsk/Calendar27-28-Final.pdf) ## 2026–27 student dates - August 12: First day of classes (Grades 1–7, 9). First day of classes for Grades 1–7 and 9. Grades 1–6 have an early dismissal. - August 12: Early dismissal (Grades 1–6). Early dismissal for Grades 1–6 on their first day of classes. - August 12: First quarter begins. First quarter begins. - August 13: First day of classes (Grades 8, 10–12). First day of classes for Grades 8 and 10–12. - August 14: First day for Pre-K and Kindergarten. First day for Pre-K and Kindergarten students. - September 7: Labor Day. Schools are closed for Labor Day. - September 18: No school (Pre-K–12). No school for Pre-K–12; professional learning day. - October 8: First quarter ends. First quarter ends. - October 9: No school (Pre-K–12). No school for Pre-K–12; teacher workday. - October 12: Second quarter begins. Second quarter begins. - October 16: No school (Pre-K–12). No school for Pre-K–12; parent conferences. - November 2: No school. No school; professional learning day. - November 23 to 27: Thanksgiving break. Thanksgiving break; no school for Pre-K–12 November 23–27. The calendar also lists teacher-facilitated professional learning on November 23. - December 16 to 18: Semester exams (Grades 9–12). Semester exams for Grades 9–12 run December 16–18. - December 18: No school for Pre-K. No school for Pre-K students. - December 18: Early dismissal (Grades K–12). Early dismissal for Grades K–12; teacher workday. - December 18: Second quarter ends. Second quarter ends. Pre-K has no school; Grades K–12 have an early dismissal. - December 21, 2026 to January 4, 2027: Winter break. Winter break; no school for Pre-K–12 through January 4, inclusive. January 4 is also listed as a teacher workday. - January 5: Third quarter begins. Third quarter begins. - January 15: No school (Pre-K–12). No school for Pre-K–12; professional learning day. - January 18: Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Schools are closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. - February 5: No school (Pre-K–12). No school for Pre-K–12; parent conferences. - February 15: Presidents’ Day. Schools are closed for Presidents’ Day. - February 26: No school (Pre-K–12). No school for Pre-K–12; professional learning day. - March 11: Third quarter ends. Third quarter ends. - March 12: No school (Pre-K–12). No school for Pre-K–12; teacher workday. - March 15 to 19: Spring break. Spring break; no school March 15–19. - March 22: Fourth quarter begins. Fourth quarter begins. - April 9: No school (Pre-K–12). No school for Pre-K–12; professional learning day. - May 7: No school (Pre-K–12). No school for Pre-K–12. - May 24 to 26: Final exams (Grades 9–12). Final exams for Grades 9–12 run May 24–26. - May 25: Last day of school (Pre-K). Last day of school for Pre-K students. - May 26: Last day of school (Grades K–11). Last day of school for Grades K–11. Students have an early dismissal; fourth quarter ends. - May 26: Early dismissal (Grades K–11). Early dismissal for Grades K–11. - May 26: Fourth quarter ends. Fourth quarter ends. - May 27 to 28: No school for students. No school for students May 27–28. The calendar identifies these dates as student no-school days while listing a teacher workday on May 27 and teacher-facilitated professional learning on May 28. Source: [Official 2026–27 PDF](https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1781018436/smsdorg/azylkxei1bnpuduxogzg/Calendar26-27-8.pdf). Checked October 6, 2026. ## 2027–28 student dates - August 12: First day of school for grades 1–7 and 9. First day for grades 1–7 and 9. - August 12: Early dismissal for grades 1–6. Early dismissal for grades 1–6. - August 12: Quarter 1 begins. Quarter 1 begins. - August 13: First day of school for grades 8 and 10–12. First day for grades 8 and 10–12. - August 16: First day of school for PreK and kindergarten. First day for PreK and kindergarten. - September 6: Labor Day. No school for PreK–12; Labor Day. - September 17: No school: professional learning day. No school for PreK–12; professional learning day. - October 7: Quarter 1 ends. Quarter 1 ends. - October 8: No school: teacher work day. No school for PreK–12; teacher work day. - October 11: Quarter 2 begins. Quarter 2 begins. - October 15: No school: parent conferences. No school for PreK–12; parent conferences. - November 1: No school: professional learning day. No school for PreK–12; professional learning day. - November 22 to 26: Thanksgiving break. No school for PreK–12 for Thanksgiving break. - December 17: Semester exams for grades 9–12. Semester exams for grades 9–12. - December 20: Early dismissal for grades 9–12. Early dismissal for grades 9–12 for high school exams. - December 20: Semester exams for grades 9–12. Semester exams for grades 9–12. - December 21: No school for PreK. No school for PreK; grades K–12 have early dismissal. Quarter 2 ends. - December 21: Early dismissal for grades K–12. Early dismissal for grades K–12; teacher work day. - December 21: Semester exams for grades 9–12. Semester exams for grades 9–12. - December 21: Quarter 2 ends. Quarter 2 ends. - December 22, 2027 to January 3, 2028: Winter break. No school for PreK–12 for winter break. January 3 is included in the break and is also listed as a teacher work day. - January 4: Quarter 3 begins. Quarter 3 begins. - January 17: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. No school for PreK–12; offices closed for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. - February 11: No school: parent conferences. No school for PreK–12; parent conferences. - February 18: No school: professional learning day. No school for PreK–12; professional learning day. - February 21: Presidents Day. No school for PreK–12; offices closed for Presidents Day. - March 9: Quarter 3 ends. Quarter 3 ends. - March 10: No school: teacher work day. No school for PreK–12; teacher work day. - March 13 to 17: Spring break. No school for PreK–12 for spring break. - March 20: No school: professional learning day. No school for PreK–12; professional learning day. - March 21: Quarter 4 begins. Quarter 4 begins. - April 14: No school: professional learning day. No school for PreK–12; professional learning day. - May 5: No school: teacher flex day. No school for PreK–12; teacher flex day. - May 19: Final exams for grades 9–12. Final exams for grades 9–12. - May 22: Early dismissal for grades 9–12. Early dismissal for grades 9–12 for high school exams. - May 22: Last day of school for PreK. Last day of school for PreK. - May 22: Final exams for grades 9–12. Final exams for grades 9–12. - May 23: Last day of school for grades K–11. Last day of school for grades K–11; early dismissal. - May 23: Early dismissal for grades K–11. Early dismissal for grades K–11. - May 23: Final exams for grades 9–12. Final exams for grades 9–12. - May 23: Quarter 4 ends. Quarter 4 ends. - May 24: No school: teacher work day. No school for students all day; teacher work day. - May 25: No school: teacher-facilitated professional learning. No school for students all day; teacher-facilitated professional learning day. Source: [Official 2027–28 PDF](https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1781018461/smsdorg/st4nibtiur2rfmpazwsk/Calendar27-28-Final.pdf). Checked October 6, 2026. This page is an independent convenience copy. Shawnee Mission School District's PDFs remain the source of truth, and dates can change after publication. [View this school calendar on Mavo](https://mavolife.com/school-calendars/ks/shawnee-mission-school-district)