Official School Calendar for Academic Year 2026-2027
Arkansas City Public Schools USD 470 2026–27 calendar dates
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Jul 3, 2026 | District Offices Closed |
| Jul 13, 2026 | Online Registration Begins |
| Jul 15-16, 2026 | Curriculum Camp (Tentative) |
| Aug 5-11, 2026 | New Teachers on Duty |
| Aug 12, 2026 | All Staff Report |
| Aug 12-14, 2026 | Professional Development |
| Aug 17-18, 2026 | Teacher Workday |
| Aug 19, 2026 | First Day of School (K-12) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | First Day of Full-Day PreK |
| Aug 24, 2026 | First Day of Half-Day PreK |
| Sep 7, 2026 | No School / District Offices Closed |
| Oct 5-9, 2026 | Parent / Teacher Conferences |
| Oct 7, 2026 | No 1/2-Day PreK |
| Oct 8, 2026 | No School / Conferences / HS-MS Collaboration |
| Oct 9, 2026 | No School / No Teachers |
| Oct 29, 2026 | No School / Teacher Workday |
| Oct 30, 2026 | No School / District Offices Close at 11:30 a.m. |
| Nov 9, 2026 | No School / Professional Development |
| Nov 25-27, 2026 | No School / District Offices Closed |
| Dec 18, 2026 | No School / Teacher Workday |
| Dec 21, 2026 - Jan 4, 2027 | No School / Winter Break |
| Dec 23-25, 2026 | District Offices Closed |
| Dec 31, 2026 | District Offices Closed |
| Jan 1, 2027 | District Offices Closed |
| Jan 4, 2027 | No School / Teacher Workday |
| Jan 5, 2027 | School Resumes |
| Jan 18, 2027 | No School / Professional Development |
| Feb 15-19, 2027 | Parent / Teacher Conferences |
| Feb 17, 2027 | No 1/2-Day PreK |
| Feb 18, 2027 | No School / Conferences / HS-MS Collaboration |
| Feb 19, 2027 | No School / No Teachers |
| Mar 15-19, 2027 | No School / Spring Break |
| Mar 18-19, 2027 | District Offices Closed |
| Mar 26, 2027 | No School / District Offices Closed |
| Apr 12, 2027 | No School / Professional Development |
| May 15, 2027 | ACHS Graduation (Tentative) |
| May 20, 2027 | Last Day of School |
| May 21, 2027 | Teacher Checkout / Workday |
Arkansas City Public Schools USD 470 Calendar 26-27 Revised FAQs
When is the first day of school in Arkansas City Public Schools for 2026-2027?
The first day of school for K-12 students in Arkansas City Public Schools is August 19, 2026. Full-day PreK begins on August 21, 2026, and half-day PreK starts on August 24, 2026.
When is Spring Break in Arkansas City Public Schools for 2026-2027?
Spring Break in Arkansas City Public Schools is scheduled from March 15, 2027, through March 19, 2027.
When is Christmas Break in Arkansas City Public Schools for 2026-2027?
Christmas Break falls during Winter Break. Students are off from December 21, 2026, through January 4, 2027.
When is Winter Break in Arkansas City Public Schools for 2026-2027?
Winter Break begins on December 21, 2026, and continues until January 4, 2027. Classes resume on January 5, 2027.
When is Thanksgiving Break in Arkansas City Public Schools for 2026-2027?
Thanksgiving Break is scheduled from November 25, 2026, through November 27, 2026.
When is the last day of school in Arkansas City Public Schools for 2026-2027?
The last day of school for Arkansas City Public Schools is May 20, 2027.
When do teachers report for Arkansas City Public Schools in 2026-2027?
Teachers report beginning August 12, 2026, with Professional Development taking place from August 12-14, 2026.
When are Parent-Teacher Conferences in Arkansas City Public Schools for 2026-2027?
Parent-Teacher Conferences are scheduled from October 5-9, 2026, and February 15-19, 2027.
When does online registration begin for Arkansas City Public Schools for 2026-2027?
Online registration begins on July 13, 2026.
When is graduation for Arkansas City Public Schools in 2026-2027?
ACHS Graduation is tentatively scheduled for May 15, 2027.
Dates can change after publication. Read our calendar disclaimer.