Official School Calendar for Academic Year 2026-2027
Iola USD 257 2026–27 calendar dates
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Jul 29, 2026 | District Enrollment PK-12 @ IOLA Elementary (10 AM - 7 PM) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | District Enrollment PK-12 @ IOLA Elementary (8 AM - 3 PM) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | New Teacher Inservice |
| Aug 6-7, 2026 | Teacher Inservice |
| Aug 10-11, 2026 | Operations/Work Day |
| Aug 11, 2026 | ES Open House (5:30 PM - 7 PM) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | First Day of School K-6 & 9 |
| Aug 13, 2026 | First Day PK, 7-8, 10-12 |
| Aug 18, 2026 | HS/MS Open House (5:30 PM - 7 PM) |
| Sep 7, 2026 | No School - Labor Day |
| Oct 8, 2026 | 1st Quarter Ends |
| Oct 9, 2026 | No School (Workday/Inservice) |
| Oct 19-22, 2026 | P/T Conference Week |
| Oct 22, 2026 | No School (Workday/Conference) |
| Oct 23, 2026 | No School |
| Nov 23-27, 2026 | No School - Thanksgiving Break |
| Dec 17, 2026 | 2nd Quarter Ends |
| Dec 18, 2026 | No School (Workday/Inservice) |
| Dec 21-31, 2026 | No School - Winter Break |
| Jan 1, 2027 | No School - Winter Break |
| Jan 4, 2027 | No School (Workday) |
| Jan 5, 2027 | Classes Resume |
| Jan 18, 2027 | No School - MLK Jr. Day |
| Mar 4, 2027 | 3rd Quarter Ends |
| Mar 5, 2027 | No School (Workday/Inservice) |
| Mar 8-11, 2027 | P/T Conference Week |
| Mar 11, 2027 | No School (Workday/Conference) |
| Mar 12, 2027 | No School |
| Mar 15-19, 2027 | Spring Break |
| Apr 17, 2027 | Prom |
| Apr 19, 2027 | No School |
| May 4, 2027 | Seniors Last Day |
| May 8, 2027 | Commencement (2 PM) |
| May 13, 2027 | Students Last Day |
| May 13, 2027 | 4th Quarter Ends |
| May 14, 2027 | No School (Workday) |
Iola USD 257 Calendar 26-27 Revised FAQs
When is the first day of school in IOLA USD #257 for 2026-2027?
The first day of school for K-6 and 9th grade students in IOLA USD #257 is August 12, 2026. PK, grades 7-8, and grades 10-12 begin school on August 13, 2026.
When is Spring Break in IOLA USD #257 for 2026-2027?
Spring Break in IOLA USD #257 is scheduled from March 15 through March 19, 2027.
When is Christmas Break in IOLA USD #257 for 2026-2027?
Christmas Break in IOLA USD #257 begins on December 21, 2026, and continues through January 1, 2027.
When is Winter Break in IOLA USD #257 for 2026-2027?
Winter Break runs from December 21, 2026, through January 1, 2027. Classes resume on January 5, 2027.
When is Thanksgiving Break in IOLA USD #257 for 2026-2027?
Thanksgiving Break is scheduled from November 23 through November 27, 2026.
When is the last day of school in IOLA USD #257 for 2026-2027?
The last day of school for students in IOLA USD #257 is May 13, 2027.
When does the first quarter end in IOLA USD #257 for 2026-2027?
The first quarter ends on October 8, 2026.
When does the second quarter end in IOLA USD #257 for 2026-2027?
The second quarter ends on December 17, 2026.
When does the third quarter end in IOLA USD #257 for 2026-2027?
The third quarter ends on March 4, 2027.
When is Labor Day holiday in IOLA USD #257 for 2026-2027?
Labor Day holiday is observed on September 7, 2026, and there will be no school.
When are Parent-Teacher Conferences in IOLA USD #257 for 2026-2027?
Parent-Teacher Conference Weeks are October 19-22, 2026, and March 8-11, 2027.
When is graduation in IOLA USD #257 for 2026-2027?
Commencement is scheduled for May 8, 2027, at 2:00 PM.
When is Prom in IOLA USD #257 for 2026-2027?
Prom is scheduled for April 17, 2027.
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