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Independence Community School District IA Calendar 26-27

  • 2026/27
  • Iowa
  • 9 teacher days

The Independence Community School District 2026–27 school year runs from Aug 24, 2026 to May 19, 2027. Breaks include Thanksgiving break Nov 25-27, winter break Dec 23-31, and spring break Mar 24-29. 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 Wed, May 26, 2027 Last Day of School - 2-Hour Early Dismissal
Next key date Mon, Aug 24, 2026 Counts down once the school year is under way

Independence Community School District 2026-27 calendar

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Independence 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 18-20, 2026 — Non-Student Days - Professional Learning
  • Aug 24, 2026 — First Day of School
  • Aug 24, 2026 - May 26, 2027 — 2-Hour Early Dismissal Every Friday - Professional Learning (Unless Otherwise Noted)
  • Aug 25, 2026 — 2-Hour Early Dismissal - Professional Learning
  • Aug 26-27, 2026 — Full Days of School

September 2026

  • Aug 24, 2026 - May 26, 2027 — 2-Hour Early Dismissal Every Friday - Professional Learning (Unless Otherwise Noted)
  • Sep 7, 2026 — Labor Day (No School)

October 2026

  • Aug 24, 2026 - May 26, 2027 — 2-Hour Early Dismissal Every Friday - Professional Learning (Unless Otherwise Noted)
  • Oct 15, 2026 — 2-Hour Early Dismissal (K-12 Parent Teacher Conferences 2:15-7:45)
  • Oct 16, 2026 — Non-Student Day - Parent/Teacher Conferences
  • Oct 19, 2026 — Non-Student Day - Professional Learning
  • Oct 23, 2026 — End of 1st Term K-12

November 2026

  • Aug 24, 2026 - May 26, 2027 — 2-Hour Early Dismissal Every Friday - Professional Learning (Unless Otherwise Noted)
  • Nov 25-27, 2026 — Thanksgiving Break (No School)

December 2026

  • Aug 24, 2026 - May 26, 2027 — 2-Hour Early Dismissal Every Friday - Professional Learning (Unless Otherwise Noted)
  • Dec 4, 2026 — No School
  • Dec 23-31, 2026 — Winter Break (No School)

January 2027

  • Aug 24, 2026 - May 26, 2027 — 2-Hour Early Dismissal Every Friday - Professional Learning (Unless Otherwise Noted)
  • Jan 1, 2027 — Winter Break (No School)
  • Jan 4, 2027 — Non-Student Day - Professional Learning
  • Jan 5, 2027 — Classes Resume
  • Jan 15, 2027 — End of 2nd Term K-12

February 2027

  • Aug 24, 2026 - May 26, 2027 — 2-Hour Early Dismissal Every Friday - Professional Learning (Unless Otherwise Noted)
  • Feb 15, 2027 — Non-Student Day - Professional Learning

March 2027

  • Aug 24, 2026 - May 26, 2027 — 2-Hour Early Dismissal Every Friday - Professional Learning (Unless Otherwise Noted)
  • Mar 4, 2027 — 2-Hour Early Dismissal (K-12 Parent Teacher Conferences 2:15-7:45)
  • Mar 5, 2027 — Non-Student Day - Parent/Teacher Conferences
  • Mar 24-29, 2027 — Spring Break (No School)
  • Mar 30, 2027 — Non-Student Day - Professional Learning

April 2027

  • Aug 24, 2026 - May 26, 2027 — 2-Hour Early Dismissal Every Friday - Professional Learning (Unless Otherwise Noted)

May 2027

  • Aug 24, 2026 - May 26, 2027 — 2-Hour Early Dismissal Every Friday - Professional Learning (Unless Otherwise Noted)
  • May 19, 2027 — Seniors Last Day of School
  • May 23, 2027 — Graduation
  • May 26, 2027 — Last Day of School - 2-Hour Early Dismissal
  • May 26, 2027 — End of 4th Term K-12

June 2027

July 2027

Independence Community School District teacher and staff days 2026/27

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

  • Aug 18-20, 2026 Non-Student Days - Professional Learning District source
  • Oct 16, 2026 Non-Student Day - Parent/Teacher Conferences District source
  • Oct 19, 2026 Non-Student Day - Professional Learning District source
  • Jan 4, 2027 Non-Student Day - Professional Learning District source
  • Jan 18, 2027 Non-Student Day - Professional Learning District source
  • Feb 15, 2027 Non-Student Day - Professional Learning District source
  • Mar 5, 2027 Non-Student Day - Parent/Teacher Conferences District source
  • Mar 30, 2027 Non-Student Day - Professional Learning District source
  • May 27, 2027 Professional Learning District source

Independence Community School District breaks and holidays

School is closed to students on these dates.

  • Sep 7, 2026 Labor Day (No School) Holiday
  • Nov 25-27, 2026 Thanksgiving Break (No School) Break
  • Dec 4, 2026 No School Holiday
  • Dec 23-31, 2026 Winter Break (No School) Break
  • Jan 1, 2027 Winter Break (No School) Break
  • Mar 24-29, 2027 Spring Break (No School) Break
  • May 31, 2027 Memorial Day (No School) Holiday

Your checked 2026/27 Independence Community School District planning calendar

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

Useful now30 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

Independence Community School District 2026–27 calendar dates

DateEvent
Aug 18-20, 2026Non-Student Days - Professional Learning
Aug 24, 2026First Day of School
Aug 24, 2026 - May 26, 20272-Hour Early Dismissal Every Friday - Professional Learning (Unless Otherwise Noted)
Aug 25, 20262-Hour Early Dismissal - Professional Learning
Aug 26-27, 2026Full Days of School
Aug 28, 20262-Hour Early Dismissal - Professional Learning
Sep 7, 2026Labor Day (No School)
Oct 15, 20262-Hour Early Dismissal (K-12 Parent Teacher Conferences 2:15-7:45)
Oct 16, 2026Non-Student Day - Parent/Teacher Conferences
Oct 19, 2026Non-Student Day - Professional Learning
Oct 23, 2026End of 1st Term K-12
Nov 25-27, 2026Thanksgiving Break (No School)
Dec 4, 2026No School
Dec 23-31, 2026Winter Break (No School)
Jan 1, 2027Winter Break (No School)
Jan 4, 2027Non-Student Day - Professional Learning
Jan 5, 2027Classes Resume
Jan 15, 2027End of 2nd Term K-12
Jan 18, 2027Non-Student Day - Professional Learning
Feb 15, 2027Non-Student Day - Professional Learning
Mar 4, 20272-Hour Early Dismissal (K-12 Parent Teacher Conferences 2:15-7:45)
Mar 5, 2027Non-Student Day - Parent/Teacher Conferences
Mar 24-29, 2027Spring Break (No School)
Mar 30, 2027Non-Student Day - Professional Learning
May 19, 2027Seniors Last Day of School
May 23, 2027Graduation
May 26, 2027Last Day of School - 2-Hour Early Dismissal
May 26, 2027End of 4th Term K-12
May 27, 2027Professional Learning
May 31, 2027Memorial Day (No School)

Independence Community School District Calendar 26-27 pdf FAQs

When is the first day of school in Independence Community School District for the 2026-2027 school year?
The first day of school for students in Independence Community School District is August 24, 2026.
When is Spring Break in Independence Community School District for the 2026-2027 school year?
Spring Break is scheduled from March 24 through March 29, 2027. Classes resume after the break, with a Non-Student Day on March 30, 2027.
When is Christmas Break in Independence Community School District for the 2026-2027 school year?
Christmas Break begins on December 23, 2026 and continues through January 1, 2027.
When is Winter Break in Independence Community School District for the 2026-2027 school year?
Winter Break runs from December 23, 2026, through January 1, 2027. Students return after the Non-Student Day on January 4, with classes resuming on January 5, 2027.
When is Thanksgiving Break in Independence Community School District for the 2026-2027 school year?
Thanksgiving Break is scheduled from November 25 through November 27, 2026. There will be no school during these dates.
When is the last day of school in Independence Community School District for the 2026-2027 school year?
The last day of school is May 26, 2027. Students will be dismissed two hours early on this day.
When does the first grading term end in Independence Community School District?
The first grading term ends on October 23, 2026.
When does the second grading term end in Independence Community School District?
The second grading term ends on January 15, 2027.
When are Parent-Teacher Conferences in Independence Community School District during the 2026-2027 school year?
Parent-Teacher Conferences are scheduled for October 15-16, 2026 and March 4-5, 2027.
When is Labor Day observed in Independence Community School District?
Labor Day will be observed on September 7, 2026, and there will be no school.
When is Memorial Day during the 2026-2027 school year?
Memorial Day falls on May 31, 2027. There will be no school on this holiday.
When do classes resume after Winter Break in Independence Community School District?
Following Winter Break and the Non-Student Day on January 4, students return to class on January 5, 2027.
When is graduation for the Independence Community School District Class of 2027?
Graduation is scheduled for May 23, 2027.
When is the seniors' last day of school in Independence Community School District?
Seniors' last day of school is May 19, 2027.
Are there Professional Learning and Non-Student Days during the 2026-2027 school year?
Yes. Non-Student/Professional Learning Days are scheduled on August 18-20, 2026; October 19, 2026; January 4, 2027; January 18, 2027; February 15, 2027; March 30, 2027; and May 27, 2027.

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Independence Community School District calendar FAQs

When is the first day of school in Independence Community School District for the 2026-2027 school year?
The first day of school for students in Independence Community School District is August 24, 2026.
When is Spring Break in Independence Community School District for the 2026-2027 school year?
Spring Break is scheduled from March 24 through March 29, 2027. Classes resume after the break, with a Non-Student Day on March 30, 2027.
When is Christmas Break in Independence Community School District for the 2026-2027 school year?
Christmas Break begins on December 23, 2026 and continues through January 1, 2027.
When is Winter Break in Independence Community School District for the 2026-2027 school year?
Winter Break runs from December 23, 2026, through January 1, 2027. Students return after the Non-Student Day on January 4, with classes resuming on January 5, 2027.
When is Thanksgiving Break in Independence Community School District for the 2026-2027 school year?
Thanksgiving Break is scheduled from November 25 through November 27, 2026. There will be no school during these dates.
When is the last day of school in Independence Community School District for the 2026-2027 school year?
The last day of school is May 26, 2027. Students will be dismissed two hours early on this day.
When does the first grading term end in Independence Community School District?
The first grading term ends on October 23, 2026.
When does the second grading term end in Independence Community School District?
The second grading term ends on January 15, 2027.
When are Parent-Teacher Conferences in Independence Community School District during the 2026-2027 school year?
Parent-Teacher Conferences are scheduled for October 15-16, 2026 and March 4-5, 2027.
When is Labor Day observed in Independence Community School District?
Labor Day will be observed on September 7, 2026, and there will be no school.
When is Memorial Day during the 2026-2027 school year?
Memorial Day falls on May 31, 2027. There will be no school on this holiday.
When do classes resume after Winter Break in Independence Community School District?
Following Winter Break and the Non-Student Day on January 4, students return to class on January 5, 2027.
When is graduation for the Independence Community School District Class of 2027?
Graduation is scheduled for May 23, 2027.
When is the seniors' last day of school in Independence Community School District?
Seniors' last day of school is May 19, 2027.
Are there Professional Learning and Non-Student Days during the 2026-2027 school year?
Yes. Non-Student/Professional Learning Days are scheduled on August 18-20, 2026; October 19, 2026; January 4, 2027; January 18, 2027; February 15, 2027; March 30, 2027; and May 27, 2027.

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