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Iowa City School District IA Calendar 26-27

  • 2026/27
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The Iowa City School District 2026–27 school year ends on Dec 18, 2026. Breaks include winter break Dec 18. The table below lists all teacher workdays, early release days, and holidays. Download the PDF calendar, or read the FAQs.

School year starts See full dates First day not published separately
School year ends Fri, Jun 4, 2027 End of 3rd Tri/4th Quarter - Last Day of Classes for Students - 2 Hour Early Release
Next key date — Counts down once the school year is under way

Iowa City School District 2026-27 calendar

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Iowa City School District school year calendar

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

  • Last day of school
  • Holiday - school closed
  • Break / vacation
  • Teacher / professional day
  • Early release / half day
  • Parent-teacher conference
  • Grading period / report cards
  • Other scheduled date

August 2026

  • Aug 12, 13, 14, 17, 2026 — New Teacher Workshop (Half Day)
  • Aug 18-21, 2026 — Teachers Return
  • Aug 24, 2026 — 1st Day of Classes for Students

September 2026

  • Sep 7, 2026 — District Closed (Holiday)
  • Sep 21, 2026 — District Closed (Cultural Representation Day)

October 2026

  • Oct 19, 2026 — No School/No Work for School Year Staff
  • Oct 23, 2026 — End of 1st Quarter

November 2026

  • Nov 3, 2026 — No School/Teacher PD (Teachers Only - Work from Alternate Location)
  • Nov 9, 2026 — District Closed (Cultural Representation Day)
  • Nov 17, 2026 — End of 1st Trimester
  • Nov 18, 2026 — No Classes/PT Conferences/Teacher Work Day/Secondary Records Day
  • Nov 25, 2026 — No School/No Work for School Year Staff (In Exchange for Evening Conferences)/District Closed

December 2026

  • Dec 18, 2026 — Last Day of Classes Before Winter Break - 2 Hour Early Release
  • Dec 21, 2026-Jan 1, 2027 — District Closed (Winter Break)

January 2027

  • Dec 21, 2026-Jan 1, 2027 — District Closed (Winter Break)
  • Jan 4, 2027 — Classes Resume
  • Jan 15, 2027 — End of 2nd Quarter
  • Jan 18, 2027 — District Closed (Holiday)

February 2027

  • Feb 5, 2027 — District Closed (Cultural Representation Day)

March 2027

  • Mar 2, 2027 — End of 2nd Trimester
  • Mar 3, 2027 — No Classes/PT Conferences/Teacher Work Day/Secondary Records Day/Kindergarten Registration
  • Mar 10, 2027 — District Closed (Cultural Representation Day)
  • Mar 12, 2027 — 2 Hour Early Release
  • Mar 15-17, 2027 — No School/No Work for School Year Staff

April 2027

  • Apr 2, 2027 — End of 3rd Quarter
  • Apr 23, 2027 — No School/No Work for School Year Staff (In Exchange for Evening Conferences)

May 2027

  • May 28, 2027 — Last Day for Seniors
  • May 31, 2027 — District Closed (Holiday)

June 2027

  • Jun 4, 2027 — End of 3rd Tri/4th Quarter - Last Day of Classes for Students - 2 Hour Early Release
  • Jun 7, 2027 — Teacher Work Day (Teachers Work from Alternate Location)

July 2027

Iowa City School District teacher and staff days 2026/27

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

  • Aug 12, 13, 14, 17, 2026 New Teacher Workshop (Half Day) District source
  • Nov 3, 2026 No School/Teacher PD (Teachers Only - Work from Alternate Location) District source
  • Jun 7, 2027 Teacher Work Day (Teachers Work from Alternate Location) District source

Iowa City School District breaks and holidays

School is closed to students on these dates.

  • Jun 29-Jul 3, 2026 District Closed Holiday
  • Sep 7, 2026 District Closed (Holiday) Holiday
  • Sep 21, 2026 District Closed (Cultural Representation Day) Holiday
  • Oct 19, 2026 No School/No Work for School Year Staff Holiday
  • Nov 9, 2026 District Closed (Cultural Representation Day) Holiday
  • Nov 26-27, 2026 District Closed (Holiday) Holiday
  • Dec 21, 2026-Jan 1, 2027 District Closed (Winter Break) Break
  • Jan 18, 2027 District Closed (Holiday) Holiday
  • Feb 5, 2027 District Closed (Cultural Representation Day) Holiday
  • Mar 10, 2027 District Closed (Cultural Representation Day) Holiday
  • Mar 15-17, 2027 No School/No Work for School Year Staff Holiday
  • Mar 18-19, 2027 District Closed Holiday
  • Mar 26, 2027 District Closed (Cultural Representation Day) Holiday
  • May 31, 2027 District Closed (Holiday) Holiday

Your checked 2026/27 Iowa City School District planning calendar

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

Useful now33 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.
Full term dates table

Iowa City School District 2026–27 calendar dates

DateEvent
Jun 29-Jul 3, 2026District Closed
Aug TBD, 2026Elementary Registration
Aug 12, 13, 14, 17, 2026New Teacher Workshop (Half Day)
Aug 18-21, 2026Teachers Return
Aug TBD, 2026Elementary Meet the Teacher Night
Aug 24, 20261st Day of Classes for Students
Aug TBD, 20261st Day of Preschool Classes
Sep 7, 2026District Closed (Holiday)
Sep 21, 2026District Closed (Cultural Representation Day)
Oct 19, 2026No School/No Work for School Year Staff
Oct 23, 2026End of 1st Quarter
Nov 3, 2026No School/Teacher PD (Teachers Only - Work from Alternate Location)
Nov 9, 2026District Closed (Cultural Representation Day)
Nov 17, 2026End of 1st Trimester
Nov 18, 2026No Classes/PT Conferences/Teacher Work Day/Secondary Records Day
Nov 25, 2026No School/No Work for School Year Staff (In Exchange for Evening Conferences)/District Closed
Nov 26-27, 2026District Closed (Holiday)
Dec 18, 2026Last Day of Classes Before Winter Break - 2 Hour Early Release
Dec 21, 2026-Jan 1, 2027District Closed (Winter Break)
Jan 4, 2027Classes Resume
Jan 15, 2027End of 2nd Quarter
Jan 18, 2027District Closed (Holiday)
Feb 5, 2027District Closed (Cultural Representation Day)
Mar 2, 2027End of 2nd Trimester
Mar 3, 2027No Classes/PT Conferences/Teacher Work Day/Secondary Records Day/Kindergarten Registration
Mar 10, 2027District Closed (Cultural Representation Day)
Mar 12, 20272 Hour Early Release
Mar 15-17, 2027No School/No Work for School Year Staff
Mar 18-19, 2027District Closed
Mar 26, 2027District Closed (Cultural Representation Day)
Apr 2, 2027End of 3rd Quarter
Apr 23, 2027No School/No Work for School Year Staff (In Exchange for Evening Conferences)
May 28, 2027Last Day for Seniors
May 31, 2027District Closed (Holiday)
TBD, 2027Online Program Graduation
TBD, 2027Tate High Graduation
TBD, 2027West High Graduation
TBD, 2027City High Graduation
TBD, 2027Liberty High Graduation
Jun 4, 2027End of 3rd Tri/4th Quarter - Last Day of Classes for Students - 2 Hour Early Release
Jun 7, 2027Teacher Work Day (Teachers Work from Alternate Location)

Iowa City School District Calendar 2026-2027 – Important Dates

When is the first day of school in Iowa City School District 2026-2027?
The first day of classes for students in Iowa City School District for the 2026-2027 school year is August 24, 2026.
When is Spring Break in Iowa City School District 2026-2027?
Spring Break in Iowa City School District for 2026-2027 is from March 15 to March 19, 2027 (No School/No Work for School Year Staff and District Closed days).
When is Christmas Break in Iowa City School District 2026-2027?
Christmas Break in Iowa City School District for the 2026-2027 school year runs from December 21, 2026 through January 1, 2027.
When is Winter Break in Iowa City School District 2026-2027?
Winter Break in Iowa City School District for 2026-2027 is scheduled from December 21, 2026 to January 1, 2027. Classes resume on January 4, 2027.
When is Thanksgiving Break in Iowa City School District 2026-2027?
Thanksgiving Break in Iowa City School District for 2026-2027 is November 26–27, 2026. Additionally, there is no school on November 25, 2026.
When is the last day of school in Iowa City School District 2026-2027?
The last day of classes for students in Iowa City School District for the 2026-2027 school year is June 4, 2027, with a 2-hour early release.
When do classes resume after Winter Break in Iowa City School District 2026-2027?
Classes resume on January 4, 2027, following Winter Break.
When is the end of the first quarter in Iowa City School District 2026-2027?
The first quarter ends on October 23, 2026.
When is the end of the second quarter in Iowa City School District 2026-2027?
The second quarter ends on January 15, 2027.
When is the end of the third quarter in Iowa City School District 2026-2027?
The third quarter ends on April 2, 2027.

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Iowa City School District calendar FAQs

When is the first day of school in Iowa City School District 2026-2027?
The first day of classes for students in Iowa City School District for the 2026-2027 school year is August 24, 2026.
When is Spring Break in Iowa City School District 2026-2027?
Spring Break in Iowa City School District for 2026-2027 is from March 15 to March 19, 2027 (No School/No Work for School Year Staff and District Closed days).
When is Christmas Break in Iowa City School District 2026-2027?
Christmas Break in Iowa City School District for the 2026-2027 school year runs from December 21, 2026 through January 1, 2027.
When is Winter Break in Iowa City School District 2026-2027?
Winter Break in Iowa City School District for 2026-2027 is scheduled from December 21, 2026 to January 1, 2027. Classes resume on January 4, 2027.
When is Thanksgiving Break in Iowa City School District 2026-2027?
Thanksgiving Break in Iowa City School District for 2026-2027 is November 26–27, 2026. Additionally, there is no school on November 25, 2026.
When is the last day of school in Iowa City School District 2026-2027?
The last day of classes for students in Iowa City School District for the 2026-2027 school year is June 4, 2027, with a 2-hour early release.
When do classes resume after Winter Break in Iowa City School District 2026-2027?
Classes resume on January 4, 2027, following Winter Break.
When is the end of the first quarter in Iowa City School District 2026-2027?
The first quarter ends on October 23, 2026.
When is the end of the second quarter in Iowa City School District 2026-2027?
The second quarter ends on January 15, 2027.
When is the end of the third quarter in Iowa City School District 2026-2027?
The third quarter ends on April 2, 2027.

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