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Dallas Center-Grimes Community School District IA Calendar 26-27

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The Dallas Center-Grimes Community School District 2026–27 school year runs from Aug 24, 2026 to May 28, 2027. Breaks include Thanksgiving break Nov 25-27, winter break Dec 21-31, and spring break Mar 15-19. The table below lists all teacher workdays and holidays. Download the PDF calendar, or read the FAQs.

School year starts Mon, Aug 24, 2026 First Day of School (TK - Gr. 12)
School year ends Fri, May 28, 2027 Last Day of School (if no snow days) / End of 4th Quarter / End of 2nd Semester
Next key date Mon, Aug 24, 2026 Counts down once the school year is under way

Dallas Center-Grimes Community School District 2026-27 calendar

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Dallas Center-Grimes Community School District school year calendar

Every published date for 2026–27, colour-coded by what happens that day.

  • First day of school
  • Last day of school
  • Holiday - school closed
  • Break / vacation
  • Teacher / professional day
  • Grading period / report cards
  • Graduation
  • Other scheduled date

August 2026

  • Aug 11-13, 2026 — New Teacher Orientation
  • Aug 17-21, 2026 — All Staff Professional Development
  • Aug 24, 2026 — First Day of School (TK - Gr. 12)
  • Aug 31, 2026 — First Day of School (Preschool)

September 2026

  • Sep 7, 2026 — Labor Day Holiday - NO SCHOOL

October 2026

  • Oct 23, 2026 — End of 1st Quarter
  • Oct 26, 2026 — Teacher Workday - NO SCHOOL PK-12
  • Oct 27, 2026 — Start of 2nd Quarter

November 2026

  • Nov 13, 2026 — Teacher Comp Day - NO SCHOOL
  • Nov 25-27, 2026 — Thanksgiving Holiday - NO SCHOOL

December 2026

  • Dec 21-31, 2026 — Winter Break - NO SCHOOL

January 2027

  • Jan 1, 2027 — Winter Break - NO SCHOOL
  • Jan 14, 2027 — End of 2nd Quarter / End of 1st Semester
  • Jan 15, 2027 — Teacher Workday - NO SCHOOL PK-12
  • Jan 18, 2027 — MLK Jr. Day - NO SCHOOL - Staff PD
  • Jan 19, 2027 — Start of 3rd Quarter / Start of 2nd Semester

February 2027

  • Feb 26, 2027 — Alternate Teacher Workday Schedule Gr. PK-6 (No School) Gr. 7-12 (In-session)

March 2027

  • Mar 12, 2027 — Teacher Comp Day - NO SCHOOL
  • Mar 15-19, 2027 — Spring Break - NO SCHOOL
  • Mar 26, 2027 — End of 3rd Quarter
  • Mar 29, 2027 — Alternate Teacher Workday Schedule Gr. PK-6 (In-Session) Gr. 7-12 (No School)
  • Mar 30, 2027 — Start of 4th Quarter

April 2027

May 2027

  • May 21, 2027 — Graduation Day
  • May 28, 2027 — Last Day of School (if no snow days) / End of 4th Quarter / End of 2nd Semester
  • May 31, 2027 — Memorial Day Holiday - NO SCHOOL

June 2027

  • Jun 1, 2027 — Teacher Workday - NO SCHOOL
  • Jun 2, 2027 — Teacher Workday - NO SCHOOL

July 2027

Dallas Center-Grimes Community School District teacher and staff days 2026/27

Students normally stay home on these days. Confirm with the district before making plans.

  • Aug 11-13, 2026 New Teacher Orientation District source
  • Aug 17-21, 2026 All Staff Professional Development District source
  • Oct 26, 2026 Teacher Workday - NO SCHOOL PK-12 District source
  • Jan 15, 2027 Teacher Workday - NO SCHOOL PK-12 District source
  • Jan 18, 2027 MLK Jr. Day - NO SCHOOL - Staff PD District source
  • Feb 26, 2027 Alternate Teacher Workday Schedule Gr. PK-6 (No School) Gr. 7-12 (In-session) District source
  • Mar 29, 2027 Alternate Teacher Workday Schedule Gr. PK-6 (In-Session) Gr. 7-12 (No School) District source
  • Jun 1, 2027 Teacher Workday - NO SCHOOL District source
  • Jun 2, 2027 Teacher Workday - NO SCHOOL District source

Dallas Center-Grimes Community School District breaks and holidays

School is closed to students on these dates.

  • Sep 7, 2026 Labor Day Holiday - NO SCHOOL Holiday
  • Nov 13, 2026 Teacher Comp Day - NO SCHOOL Holiday
  • Nov 25-27, 2026 Thanksgiving Holiday - NO SCHOOL Holiday
  • Dec 21-31, 2026 Winter Break - NO SCHOOL Break
  • Jan 1, 2027 Winter Break - NO SCHOOL Break
  • Mar 12, 2027 Teacher Comp Day - NO SCHOOL Holiday
  • Mar 15-19, 2027 Spring Break - NO SCHOOL Break
  • May 31, 2027 Memorial Day Holiday - NO SCHOOL Holiday

Your checked 2026/27 Dallas Center-Grimes Community School District planning calendar

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Useful now27 published dates for the 2026–27 school year, laid out month by month.
CheckedTaken from the district’s own published calendar, not retyped from memory.
Kept currentLast updated April 30, 2026.
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Dallas Center-Grimes Community School District 2026–27 calendar dates

DateEvent
Aug 11-13, 2026New Teacher Orientation
Aug 17-21, 2026All Staff Professional Development
Aug 24, 2026First Day of School (TK - Gr. 12)
Aug 31, 2026First Day of School (Preschool)
Sep 7, 2026Labor Day Holiday - NO SCHOOL
Oct 23, 2026End of 1st Quarter
Oct 26, 2026Teacher Workday - NO SCHOOL PK-12
Oct 27, 2026Start of 2nd Quarter
Nov 13, 2026Teacher Comp Day - NO SCHOOL
Nov 25-27, 2026Thanksgiving Holiday - NO SCHOOL
Dec 21-31, 2026Winter Break - NO SCHOOL
Jan 1, 2027Winter Break - NO SCHOOL
Jan 14, 2027End of 2nd Quarter / End of 1st Semester
Jan 15, 2027Teacher Workday - NO SCHOOL PK-12
Jan 18, 2027MLK Jr. Day - NO SCHOOL - Staff PD
Jan 19, 2027Start of 3rd Quarter / Start of 2nd Semester
Feb 26, 2027Alternate Teacher Workday Schedule Gr. PK-6 (No School) Gr. 7-12 (In-session)
Mar 12, 2027Teacher Comp Day - NO SCHOOL
Mar 15-19, 2027Spring Break - NO SCHOOL
Mar 26, 2027End of 3rd Quarter
Mar 29, 2027Alternate Teacher Workday Schedule Gr. PK-6 (In-Session) Gr. 7-12 (No School)
Mar 30, 2027Start of 4th Quarter
May 21, 2027Graduation Day
May 28, 2027Last Day of School (if no snow days) / End of 4th Quarter / End of 2nd Semester
May 31, 2027Memorial Day Holiday - NO SCHOOL
Jun 1, 2027Teacher Workday - NO SCHOOL
Jun 2, 2027Teacher Workday - NO SCHOOL

Dallas Center-Grimes Community School District Calendar 2026-2027 – FAQ

When is the first day of school in Dallas Center-Grimes Community School District 2026-2027?
The first day of school for TK–Grade 12 is August 24, 2026. Preschool begins on August 31, 2026.
When is Spring Break in Dallas Center-Grimes Community School District 2026-2027?
Spring Break is scheduled from March 15 through March 19, 2027.
When is Christmas Break in Dallas Center-Grimes Community School District 2026-2027?
Christmas Break takes place during Winter Break from December 21 through December 31, 2026, and continues on January 1, 2027.
When is Winter Break in Dallas Center-Grimes Community School District 2026-2027?
Winter Break runs from December 21–31, 2026, and January 1, 2027.
When is Thanksgiving Break in Dallas Center-Grimes Community School District 2026-2027?
Thanksgiving Break is from November 25 through November 27, 2026.
When is the last day of school in Dallas Center-Grimes Community School District 2026-2027?
The last day of school (if no snow days) is May 28, 2027, which also marks the end of the 4th quarter and 2nd semester.
When does the second quarter start in Dallas Center-Grimes Community School District 2026-2027?
The second quarter begins on October 27, 2026.
When does the second semester begin in Dallas Center-Grimes Community School District 2026-2027?
The second semester starts on January 19, 2027.
When is Graduation Day in Dallas Center-Grimes Community School District 2026-2027?
Graduation Day is scheduled for May 21, 2027.
When is Memorial Day holiday in Dallas Center-Grimes Community School District 2026-2027?
Memorial Day holiday is observed on May 31, 2027, and there is no school on this day.

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Dallas Center-Grimes Community School District calendar FAQs

When is the first day of school in Dallas Center-Grimes Community School District 2026-2027?
The first day of school for TK–Grade 12 is August 24, 2026. Preschool begins on August 31, 2026.
When is Spring Break in Dallas Center-Grimes Community School District 2026-2027?
Spring Break is scheduled from March 15 through March 19, 2027.
When is Christmas Break in Dallas Center-Grimes Community School District 2026-2027?
Christmas Break takes place during Winter Break from December 21 through December 31, 2026, and continues on January 1, 2027.
When is Winter Break in Dallas Center-Grimes Community School District 2026-2027?
Winter Break runs from December 21–31, 2026, and January 1, 2027.
When is Thanksgiving Break in Dallas Center-Grimes Community School District 2026-2027?
Thanksgiving Break is from November 25 through November 27, 2026.
When is the last day of school in Dallas Center-Grimes Community School District 2026-2027?
The last day of school (if no snow days) is May 28, 2027, which also marks the end of the 4th quarter and 2nd semester.
When does the second quarter start in Dallas Center-Grimes Community School District 2026-2027?
The second quarter begins on October 27, 2026.
When does the second semester begin in Dallas Center-Grimes Community School District 2026-2027?
The second semester starts on January 19, 2027.
When is Graduation Day in Dallas Center-Grimes Community School District 2026-2027?
Graduation Day is scheduled for May 21, 2027.
When is Memorial Day holiday in Dallas Center-Grimes Community School District 2026-2027?
Memorial Day holiday is observed on May 31, 2027, and there is no school on this day.

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