Ames Community School District 26-27 Calendar

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Ames Community School District 26-27 Calendar

Official School Calendar for Academic Year 2026–2027

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Ames Community School District 26-27 Calendar

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Ames Community School District Calendar (2026-2027)

Ames Community School District Calendar (2026-2027)

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DateEvent
Aug 4, 2026New Teacher Orientation
Aug 10-11, 2026New Teacher Orientation
Aug 12-14, 2026Floating Work Days
Aug 17, 2026Floating Work Day
Aug 13-14, 2026Little Cyclone Teacher Academy
Aug 18-21, 2026All Teacher Workshop Days
Aug 24, 2026Classes Begin for Grades EK-5
Aug 24, 2026Orientation for 6th & 7th/8th New to District
Aug 24, 2026Orientation for 9th-12th New to District
Aug 25, 2026Classes Begin for Grades EK-12
Aug 26, 2026No Classes for Kindergarten Students
Aug 31, 2026Classes Begin for NW Preschool
Aug 31 – Sep 4, 2026Early Release for Mini Conferences (Elementary Only)
Sep 7, 2026Labor Day – No Classes PK-12
Sep 14, 2026Professional Development – No Classes EK-12
Oct 5, 2026Professional Development – No Classes EK-12
Oct 23, 2026Secondary P/T Conferences Prep Work Day
Oct 26, 2026P/T Conference Evening Session (AHS)
Oct 27, 2026P/T Conference Evening Session (AMS)
Oct 29, 2026Early Release for 6-12 for P/T Conferences
Nov 2, 2026Professional Development – No Classes EK-12
Nov 13, 2026Elementary P/T Conferences Prep Work Day
Nov 16, 2026P/T Conferences Evening Session (Elementary Only)
Nov 18, 2026P/T Conferences Evening Session (Elementary Only)
Nov 19, 2026Early Release K-5 for P/T Conferences
Nov 24, 2026Early Dismissal for Thanksgiving Break
Nov 25, 2026P/T Conference Comp Day – No Classes PK-12
Nov 26-27, 2026Thanksgiving Break – No Classes PK-12
Dec 21, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027Winter Break – No Classes PK-12
Jan 4, 2027Classes Resume
Jan 15, 2027Teacher Work Day – No Classes PK-12
Jan 18, 2027Dr. MLK Jr. Day – No Classes PK-12
Jan 19, 2027Beginning of 2nd Semester
Feb 8, 2027Professional Development – No Classes EK-12
Feb 26, 2027P/T Conferences Prep Work Day
Mar 1, 2027P/T Conference Evening Session (AHS)
Mar 2, 2027P/T Conference Evening Session (AMS)
Mar 8, 2027P/T Conferences Evening Session (Elementary Only)
Mar 10, 2027P/T Conferences Evening Session (Elementary Only)
Mar 11, 2027Early Dismissal K-5 for P/T Conferences
Mar 12, 2027P/T Conference Comp Day – No Classes PK-12
Mar 15-19, 2027Spring Break – No Classes PK-12
Mar 29, 2027Professional Development – No Classes EK-12
Apr 19, 2027Professional Development – No Classes EK-12
May 3, 2027Professional Development – No Classes EK-12
May 28, 2027Last Day of Classes for Students / Early Dismissal
May 30, 2027AHS Commencement at Hilton Coliseum
May 31, 2027Memorial Day – No Classes PK-12
Jun 1, 2027Teacher Work Day
Jun 2, 2027Floating Work Day
Ames Community School District 2026-2027 Calendar FAQs

Ames Community School District Calendar 2026-2027 – Important Dates

When is the first day of school in Ames Community School District 2026-2027?
The first day of school for grades EK-5 is August 24, 2026. Classes for grades EK-12 begin on August 25, 2026.
When is Spring Break in Ames Community School District 2026-2027?
Spring Break is scheduled from March 15 through March 19, 2027.
When is Christmas Break in Ames Community School District 2026-2027?
Christmas Break falls during Winter Break, which runs from December 21, 2026 through January 1, 2027.
When is Winter Break in Ames Community School District 2026-2027?
Winter Break is from December 21, 2026 to January 1, 2027. Classes resume on January 4, 2027.
When is Thanksgiving Break in Ames Community School District 2026-2027?
Thanksgiving Break runs from November 26 to November 27, 2026. There is also an early dismissal on November 24, 2026 and no classes on November 25, 2026.
When is the last day of school in Ames Community School District 2026-2027?
The last day of classes for students is May 28, 2027, and it is an early dismissal day.
When does the second semester begin in Ames Community School District 2026-2027?
The second semester begins on January 19, 2027.
Are there Professional Development days with no classes in 2026-2027?
Yes. Professional Development days with no classes for students are September 14, 2026; October 5, 2026; November 2, 2026; February 8, 2027; March 29, 2027; April 19, 2027; and May 3, 2027.
When is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Ames Community School District 2026-2027?
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day is observed on January 18, 2027, and there are no classes for PK-12 students.
When is Memorial Day in Ames Community School District 2026-2027?
Memorial Day is observed on May 31, 2027, and there are no classes for PK-12 students.

Calendar Disclaimer

Dates are sourced from the official Ames Community School District 26-27 Calendar website. Dates may change at the discretion of the district. Always verify with the official school website for the latest updates.

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