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Howard-Winneshiek Community School District IA Calendar 26-27

  • 2026/27
  • Iowa
  • 15 teacher days

The Howard-Winneshiek Community School District 2026–27 school year runs from Aug 24, 2026 to May 25, 2027. Breaks include Thanksgiving break Nov 25-27, winter break Dec 18-Jan 4, and spring break Mar 29-Apr 2. The table below lists all teacher workdays, early release days, and holidays. Download the PDF calendar, or read the FAQs.

School year starts Mon, Aug 24, 2026 First Day of School
School year ends Tue, May 25, 2027 Last Day of School (3 Hr. Early Dismissal)
Next key date Mon, Aug 24, 2026 Counts down once the school year is under way

Howard-Winneshiek Community School District 2026-27 calendar

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Howard-Winneshiek 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
  • Early release / half day
  • Parent-teacher conference
  • Grading period / report cards
  • Graduation
  • Other scheduled date

August 2026

  • Aug 11-12, 2026 — New Teacher Training (No School)
  • Aug 13, 2026 — TQ Professional Learning (No School)
  • Aug 14, 2026 — TQ Professional Learning (No School)
  • Aug 17, 2026 — Professional Learning (No School)
  • Aug 18, 2026 — Open House / PL (No School)

September 2026

  • Sep 7, 2026 — Labor Day (No School)
  • Sep 21, 2026 — Professional Learning (No School)
  • Sep 25, 2026 — 1:00 p.m. Early Dismissal (Homecoming)

October 2026

  • Oct 16, 2026 — End of 1st Quarter
  • Oct 19, 2026 — Professional Learning (No School)
  • Oct 27, 2026 — P/T Conferences (1 Hr. Early Dismissal)
  • Oct 29, 2026 — P/T Conferences (1 Hr. Early Dismissal)
  • Oct 30, 2026 — P/T Compensatory Day (No School)

November 2026

  • Nov 16, 2026 — Professional Learning (No School)
  • Nov 25-27, 2026 — Thanksgiving Break (No School)
  • Nov 26, 2026 — Thanksgiving Holiday (No School)

December 2026

  • Dec 17, 2026 — End of 2nd Quarter / 1st Semester
  • Dec 18, 2026 — Professional Learning (No School)
  • Dec 18, 2026-Jan 4, 2027 — Winter Break (No School)
  • Dec 25, 2026 — Christmas Day (No School)

January 2027

  • Dec 18, 2026-Jan 4, 2027 — Winter Break (No School)
  • Jan 1, 2027 — New Year's Day (No School)
  • Jan 4, 2027 — Professional Learning (No School)
  • Jan 5, 2027 — Begin 3rd Quarter / 2nd Semester
  • Jan 18, 2027 — Professional Learning (No School)

February 2027

  • Feb 12, 2027 — Professional Learning (No School)
  • Feb 15, 2027 — President's Day (No School)

March 2027

  • Mar 5, 2027 — End of 3rd Quarter
  • Mar 8, 2027 — Professional Learning (No School)
  • Mar 16, 2027 — P/T Conferences (1 Hr. Early Dismissal)
  • Mar 18, 2027 — P/T Conferences (1 Hr. Early Dismissal)
  • Mar 19, 2027 — P/T Compensatory Day (No School)

April 2027

  • Mar 29-Apr 2, 2027 — Spring Break (No School)
  • Apr 12, 2027 — Professional Learning (No School)

May 2027

  • May 16, 2027 — Commencement
  • May 25, 2027 — Last Day of School (3 Hr. Early Dismissal)
  • May 25, 2027 — End of 4th Quarter / 2nd Semester
  • May 26, 2027 — Professional Learning (No School)
  • May 31, 2027 — Memorial Day (No School)

June 2027

July 2027

Howard-Winneshiek Community School District teacher and staff days 2026/27

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

  • Aug 11-12, 2026 New Teacher Training (No School) District source
  • Aug 13, 2026 TQ Professional Learning (No School) District source
  • Aug 14, 2026 TQ Professional Learning (No School) District source
  • Aug 17, 2026 Professional Learning (No School) District source
  • Aug 19-20, 2026 Professional Learning (No School) District source
  • Sep 21, 2026 Professional Learning (No School) District source
  • Oct 19, 2026 Professional Learning (No School) District source
  • Nov 16, 2026 Professional Learning (No School) District source
  • Dec 18, 2026 Professional Learning (No School) District source
  • Jan 4, 2027 Professional Learning (No School) District source
  • Jan 18, 2027 Professional Learning (No School) District source
  • Feb 12, 2027 Professional Learning (No School) District source
  • Mar 8, 2027 Professional Learning (No School) District source
  • Apr 12, 2027 Professional Learning (No School) District source
  • May 26, 2027 Professional Learning (No School) District source

Howard-Winneshiek Community School District breaks and holidays

School is closed to students on these dates.

  • Aug 18, 2026 Open House / PL (No School) Holiday
  • Sep 7, 2026 Labor Day (No School) Holiday
  • Oct 30, 2026 P/T Compensatory Day (No School) Holiday
  • Nov 25-27, 2026 Thanksgiving Break (No School) Break
  • Nov 26, 2026 Thanksgiving Holiday (No School) Holiday
  • Dec 18, 2026-Jan 4, 2027 Winter Break (No School) Break
  • Dec 25, 2026 Christmas Day (No School) Holiday
  • Jan 1, 2027 New Year's Day (No School) Holiday
  • Feb 15, 2027 President's Day (No School) Holiday
  • Mar 19, 2027 P/T Compensatory Day (No School) Holiday
  • Mar 26, 2027 Good Friday (No School) Holiday
  • Mar 29-Apr 2, 2027 Spring Break (No School) Break
  • May 31, 2027 Memorial Day (No School) Holiday

Your checked 2026/27 Howard-Winneshiek Community School District planning calendar

How these dates are put together, and what to double-check before you book anything.

Useful now41 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 July 10, 2026.
Full term dates table

Howard-Winneshiek Community School District 2026–27 calendar dates

DateEvent
Aug 11-12, 2026New Teacher Training (No School)
Aug 13, 2026TQ Professional Learning (No School)
Aug 14, 2026TQ Professional Learning (No School)
Aug 17, 2026Professional Learning (No School)
Aug 18, 2026Open House / PL (No School)
Aug 19-20, 2026Professional Learning (No School)
Aug 24, 2026First Day of School
Sep 7, 2026Labor Day (No School)
Sep 21, 2026Professional Learning (No School)
Sep 25, 20261:00 p.m. Early Dismissal (Homecoming)
Oct 16, 2026End of 1st Quarter
Oct 19, 2026Professional Learning (No School)
Oct 27, 2026P/T Conferences (1 Hr. Early Dismissal)
Oct 29, 2026P/T Conferences (1 Hr. Early Dismissal)
Oct 30, 2026P/T Compensatory Day (No School)
Nov 16, 2026Professional Learning (No School)
Nov 25-27, 2026Thanksgiving Break (No School)
Nov 26, 2026Thanksgiving Holiday (No School)
Dec 17, 2026End of 2nd Quarter / 1st Semester
Dec 18, 2026Professional Learning (No School)
Dec 18, 2026-Jan 4, 2027Winter Break (No School)
Dec 25, 2026Christmas Day (No School)
Jan 1, 2027New Year's Day (No School)
Jan 4, 2027Professional Learning (No School)
Jan 5, 2027Begin 3rd Quarter / 2nd Semester
Jan 18, 2027Professional Learning (No School)
Feb 12, 2027Professional Learning (No School)
Feb 15, 2027President's Day (No School)
Mar 5, 2027End of 3rd Quarter
Mar 8, 2027Professional Learning (No School)
Mar 16, 2027P/T Conferences (1 Hr. Early Dismissal)
Mar 18, 2027P/T Conferences (1 Hr. Early Dismissal)
Mar 19, 2027P/T Compensatory Day (No School)
Mar 26, 2027Good Friday (No School)
Mar 29-Apr 2, 2027Spring Break (No School)
Apr 12, 2027Professional Learning (No School)
May 16, 2027Commencement
May 25, 2027Last Day of School (3 Hr. Early Dismissal)
May 25, 2027End of 4th Quarter / 2nd Semester
May 26, 2027Professional Learning (No School)
May 31, 2027Memorial Day (No School)

Howard-Winneshiek Community School District Calendar 26-27 pdf FAQs

When is the first day of school in Howard-Winneshiek Community School District for 2026-2027?
The first day of school for students in the Howard-Winneshiek Community School District is August 24, 2026.
When is Spring Break in Howard-Winneshiek Community School District for 2026-2027?
Spring Break is scheduled from March 29 through April 2, 2027. There will be no school during these dates.
When is Christmas Break in Howard-Winneshiek Community School District for 2026-2027?
Christmas Break begins on December 18, 2026 and continues through January 4, 2027. Classes resume on January 5, 2027.
When is Winter Break in Howard-Winneshiek Community School District for 2026-2027?
Winter Break runs from December 18, 2026, through January 4, 2027. Students return to school on January 5, 2027.
When is Thanksgiving Break in Howard-Winneshiek Community School District for 2026-2027?
Thanksgiving Break is scheduled for November 25-27, 2026. Thanksgiving Day falls on November 26, 2026.
When is the last day of school in Howard-Winneshiek Community School District for 2026-2027?
The last day of school is May 25, 2027, and students will be dismissed 3 hours early.
When does the first semester end in Howard-Winneshiek Community School District?
The first semester ends on December 17, 2026, which is also the end of the second quarter.
When does the second semester begin in Howard-Winneshiek Community School District?
The second semester begins on January 5, 2027, marking the start of the third quarter.
When is Labor Day observed in Howard-Winneshiek Community School District?
Labor Day is observed on September 7, 2026, and there is no school.
When is Homecoming Early Dismissal in Howard-Winneshiek Community School District?
Homecoming Early Dismissal is scheduled for September 25, 2026 at 1:00 p.m.
When are Parent-Teacher Conferences in Howard-Winneshiek Community School District?
Parent-Teacher Conferences with a 1-hour early dismissal are scheduled for October 27 and October 29, 2026, and March 16 and March 18, 2027.
When are Professional Learning days with no school in Howard-Winneshiek Community School District?
Professional Learning (No School) days are scheduled on August 13, August 14, August 17, August 19-20, September 21, October 19, November 16, December 18, 2026, and January 4, January 18, February 12, March 8, April 12, and May 26, 2027.
When does the third quarter end in Howard-Winneshiek Community School District?
The third quarter ends on March 5, 2027.
When is Commencement for Howard-Winneshiek Community School District in 2027?
Commencement is scheduled for May 16, 2027.
When is Memorial Day in Howard-Winneshiek Community School District for 2027?
Memorial Day is observed on May 31, 2027, and there is no school.

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Howard-Winneshiek Community School District calendar FAQs

When is the first day of school in Howard-Winneshiek Community School District for 2026-2027?
The first day of school for students in the Howard-Winneshiek Community School District is August 24, 2026.
When is Spring Break in Howard-Winneshiek Community School District for 2026-2027?
Spring Break is scheduled from March 29 through April 2, 2027. There will be no school during these dates.
When is Christmas Break in Howard-Winneshiek Community School District for 2026-2027?
Christmas Break begins on December 18, 2026 and continues through January 4, 2027. Classes resume on January 5, 2027.
When is Winter Break in Howard-Winneshiek Community School District for 2026-2027?
Winter Break runs from December 18, 2026, through January 4, 2027. Students return to school on January 5, 2027.
When is Thanksgiving Break in Howard-Winneshiek Community School District for 2026-2027?
Thanksgiving Break is scheduled for November 25-27, 2026. Thanksgiving Day falls on November 26, 2026.
When is the last day of school in Howard-Winneshiek Community School District for 2026-2027?
The last day of school is May 25, 2027, and students will be dismissed 3 hours early.
When does the first semester end in Howard-Winneshiek Community School District?
The first semester ends on December 17, 2026, which is also the end of the second quarter.
When does the second semester begin in Howard-Winneshiek Community School District?
The second semester begins on January 5, 2027, marking the start of the third quarter.
When is Labor Day observed in Howard-Winneshiek Community School District?
Labor Day is observed on September 7, 2026, and there is no school.
When is Homecoming Early Dismissal in Howard-Winneshiek Community School District?
Homecoming Early Dismissal is scheduled for September 25, 2026 at 1:00 p.m.
When are Parent-Teacher Conferences in Howard-Winneshiek Community School District?
Parent-Teacher Conferences with a 1-hour early dismissal are scheduled for October 27 and October 29, 2026, and March 16 and March 18, 2027.
When are Professional Learning days with no school in Howard-Winneshiek Community School District?
Professional Learning (No School) days are scheduled on August 13, August 14, August 17, August 19-20, September 21, October 19, November 16, December 18, 2026, and January 4, January 18, February 12, March 8, April 12, and May 26, 2027.
When does the third quarter end in Howard-Winneshiek Community School District?
The third quarter ends on March 5, 2027.
When is Commencement for Howard-Winneshiek Community School District in 2027?
Commencement is scheduled for May 16, 2027.
When is Memorial Day in Howard-Winneshiek Community School District for 2027?
Memorial Day is observed on May 31, 2027, and there is no school.

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