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Van Meter Community School District IA Calendar 26-27

  • 2026/27
  • Iowa
  • 3 teacher days

The Van Meter Community School District 2026–27 school year runs from Aug 24, 2026 to May 14, 2027. Breaks include Thanksgiving break Nov 25-27, winter break Dec 22-Jan 1, 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 - Begin 1st Semester
School year ends Fri, May 14, 2027 Seniors' Last Day
Next key date Mon, Aug 24, 2026 Counts down once the school year is under way

Van Meter Community School District 2026-27 calendar

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Van Meter 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
  • Parent-teacher conference
  • Grading period / report cards
  • Testing / exams
  • Graduation
  • Other scheduled date

August 2026

  • Aug 17-21, 2026 — Teacher PD/Work Days
  • Aug 24, 2026 — First Day of School - Begin 1st Semester

September 2026

  • Sep 7, 2026 — Labor Day (No School)
  • Sep 18, 2026 — Homecoming
  • Sep 25-Oct 15, 2026 — Parent/Teacher Conferences Scheduled

October 2026

  • Sep 25-Oct 15, 2026 — Parent/Teacher Conferences Scheduled
  • Oct 15, 2026 — Parent/Teacher Conferences (3:00-7:00 p.m.) - 1:30 p.m. Dismissal
  • Oct 16, 2026 — No School (Teacher Comp Day)

November 2026

  • Nov 25-27, 2026 — Thanksgiving Break (No School)
  • Nov 26, 2026 — Thanksgiving

December 2026

  • Dec 21, 2026 — Teacher Flex Work Day (No School)
  • Dec 22, 2026-Jan 1, 2027 — Winter Break
  • Dec 25, 2026 — Christmas Day

January 2027

  • Dec 22, 2026-Jan 1, 2027 — Winter Break
  • Jan 1, 2027 — New Year's Day
  • Jan 4, 2027 — Classes Resume
  • Jan 18, 2027 — Martin Luther King Jr. Day (No School)

February 2027

  • Feb 15, 2027 — President's Day (No School)
  • Feb 26-Mar 11, 2027 — Parent/Teacher Conferences Scheduled

March 2027

  • Feb 26-Mar 11, 2027 — Parent/Teacher Conferences Scheduled
  • Mar 11, 2027 — Parent/Teacher Conferences (3:00-7:00 p.m.) - 1:30 p.m. Dismissal
  • Mar 12, 2027 — No School (Teacher Comp Day)
  • Mar 15-19, 2027 — Spring Break (No School)

April 2027

  • Apr 5-9, 2027 — ISASP Testing

May 2027

  • May 14, 2027 — Seniors' Last Day
  • May 16, 2027 — Graduation - 2:00 p.m.
  • May 21, 2027 — End of 2nd Semester
  • May 24-25, 2027 — Teacher PD/Work Days
  • May 31, 2027 — Memorial Day

June 2027

July 2027

Van Meter Community School District teacher and staff days 2026/27

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

  • Aug 17-21, 2026 Teacher PD/Work Days District source
  • Dec 21, 2026 Teacher Flex Work Day (No School) District source
  • May 24-25, 2027 Teacher PD/Work Days District source

Van Meter Community School District breaks and holidays

School is closed to students on these dates.

  • Sep 7, 2026 Labor Day (No School) Holiday
  • Oct 16, 2026 No School (Teacher Comp Day) Holiday
  • Nov 25-27, 2026 Thanksgiving Break (No School) Break
  • Nov 26, 2026 Thanksgiving Holiday
  • Dec 22, 2026-Jan 1, 2027 Winter Break Break
  • Dec 25, 2026 Christmas Day Holiday
  • Jan 1, 2027 New Year's Day Holiday
  • Jan 18, 2027 Martin Luther King Jr. Day (No School) Holiday
  • Feb 15, 2027 President's Day (No School) Holiday
  • Mar 12, 2027 No School (Teacher Comp Day) Holiday
  • Mar 15-19, 2027 Spring Break (No School) Break
  • May 31, 2027 Memorial Day Holiday

Your checked 2026/27 Van Meter Community School District planning calendar

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Useful now26 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

Van Meter Community School District 2026–27 calendar dates

DateEvent
Aug 17-21, 2026Teacher PD/Work Days
Aug 24, 2026First Day of School - Begin 1st Semester
Sep 7, 2026Labor Day (No School)
Sep 18, 2026Homecoming
Sep 25-Oct 15, 2026Parent/Teacher Conferences Scheduled
Oct 15, 2026Parent/Teacher Conferences (3:00-7:00 p.m.) - 1:30 p.m. Dismissal
Oct 16, 2026No School (Teacher Comp Day)
Nov 25-27, 2026Thanksgiving Break (No School)
Nov 26, 2026Thanksgiving
Dec 21, 2026Teacher Flex Work Day (No School)
Dec 22, 2026-Jan 1, 2027Winter Break
Dec 25, 2026Christmas Day
Jan 1, 2027New Year's Day
Jan 4, 2027Classes Resume
Jan 18, 2027Martin Luther King Jr. Day (No School)
Feb 15, 2027President's Day (No School)
Feb 26-Mar 11, 2027Parent/Teacher Conferences Scheduled
Mar 11, 2027Parent/Teacher Conferences (3:00-7:00 p.m.) - 1:30 p.m. Dismissal
Mar 12, 2027No School (Teacher Comp Day)
Mar 15-19, 2027Spring Break (No School)
Apr 5-9, 2027ISASP Testing
May 14, 2027Seniors' Last Day
May 16, 2027Graduation - 2:00 p.m.
May 21, 2027End of 2nd Semester
May 24-25, 2027Teacher PD/Work Days
May 31, 2027Memorial Day

Van Meter Community School District Calendar 26-27 pdf FAQs

When is the first day of school in Van Meter Community School District for 2026-2027?
The first day of school for students in the Van Meter Community School District 2026-2027 calendar is August 24, 2026, which marks the beginning of the first semester.
When is Spring Break in Van Meter Community School District for 2026-2027?
Spring Break is scheduled from March 15 through March 19, 2027. There will be no school during these dates.
When is Christmas Break in Van Meter Community School District for 2026-2027?
Christmas Break is part of the district's Winter Break, which begins on December 22, 2026 and continues through January 1, 2027. Christmas Day is observed on December 25, 2026.
When is Winter Break in Van Meter Community School District for 2026-2027?
Winter Break runs from December 22, 2026, through January 1, 2027. Students return to classes on January 4, 2027.
When is Thanksgiving Break in Van Meter Community School District for 2026-2027?
Thanksgiving Break is scheduled for November 25-27, 2026. Thanksgiving Day is observed on November 26, 2026.
When is the last day of school in Van Meter Community School District for 2026-2027?
The last day of the second semester is May 21, 2027. Teacher Professional Development/Work Days are scheduled for May 24-25, 2027.
When are Teacher Professional Development/Work Days?
Teacher Professional Development/Work Days are scheduled for August 17-21, 2026 before school begins and May 24-25, 2027 after the school year ends.
When are Parent-Teacher Conferences in the Van Meter Community School District 2026-2027 calendar?
Parent-Teacher Conferences are held on October 15, 2026 and March 11, 2027 from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with a 1:30 p.m. student dismissal. Conference scheduling windows are September 25-October 15, 2026 and February 26-March 11, 2027.
When are the Teacher Compensation Days (No School)?
Teacher Compensation Days with no school for students are scheduled for October 16, 2026 and March 12, 2027.
When does school resume after Winter Break?
Students return to school on January 4, 2027 following Winter Break.
When is Martin Luther King Jr. Day observed?
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is observed on January 18, 2027. There is no school on this day.
When is Presidents' Day in the Van Meter Community School District 2026-2027 calendar?
Presidents' Day is observed on February 15, 2027. Students do not have school on this holiday.
When is graduation for the Class of 2027?
Graduation is scheduled for May 16, 2027 at 2:00 p.m..
When is the seniors' last day of school?
The last day for seniors is May 14, 2027.
When is ISASP testing scheduled?
ISASP testing is scheduled from April 5 through April 9, 2027.
When is Memorial Day observed in the Van Meter Community School District 2026-2027 calendar?
Memorial Day is observed on May 31, 2027.

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Van Meter Community School District calendar FAQs

When is the first day of school in Van Meter Community School District for 2026-2027?
The first day of school for students in the Van Meter Community School District 2026-2027 calendar is August 24, 2026, which marks the beginning of the first semester.
When is Spring Break in Van Meter Community School District for 2026-2027?
Spring Break is scheduled from March 15 through March 19, 2027. There will be no school during these dates.
When is Christmas Break in Van Meter Community School District for 2026-2027?
Christmas Break is part of the district's Winter Break, which begins on December 22, 2026 and continues through January 1, 2027. Christmas Day is observed on December 25, 2026.
When is Winter Break in Van Meter Community School District for 2026-2027?
Winter Break runs from December 22, 2026, through January 1, 2027. Students return to classes on January 4, 2027.
When is Thanksgiving Break in Van Meter Community School District for 2026-2027?
Thanksgiving Break is scheduled for November 25-27, 2026. Thanksgiving Day is observed on November 26, 2026.
When is the last day of school in Van Meter Community School District for 2026-2027?
The last day of the second semester is May 21, 2027. Teacher Professional Development/Work Days are scheduled for May 24-25, 2027.
When are Teacher Professional Development/Work Days?
Teacher Professional Development/Work Days are scheduled for August 17-21, 2026 before school begins and May 24-25, 2027 after the school year ends.
When are Parent-Teacher Conferences in the Van Meter Community School District 2026-2027 calendar?
Parent-Teacher Conferences are held on October 15, 2026 and March 11, 2027 from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with a 1:30 p.m. student dismissal. Conference scheduling windows are September 25-October 15, 2026 and February 26-March 11, 2027.
When are the Teacher Compensation Days (No School)?
Teacher Compensation Days with no school for students are scheduled for October 16, 2026 and March 12, 2027.
When does school resume after Winter Break?
Students return to school on January 4, 2027 following Winter Break.
When is Martin Luther King Jr. Day observed?
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is observed on January 18, 2027. There is no school on this day.
When is Presidents' Day in the Van Meter Community School District 2026-2027 calendar?
Presidents' Day is observed on February 15, 2027. Students do not have school on this holiday.
When is graduation for the Class of 2027?
Graduation is scheduled for May 16, 2027 at 2:00 p.m..
When is the seniors' last day of school?
The last day for seniors is May 14, 2027.
When is ISASP testing scheduled?
ISASP testing is scheduled from April 5 through April 9, 2027.
When is Memorial Day observed in the Van Meter Community School District 2026-2027 calendar?
Memorial Day is observed on May 31, 2027.

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