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Kansas City Unified School District 500 KS Calendar 26-27

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The Kansas City Unified School District 500 2026–27 school year runs from August 12, 2026 to May 13, 2027. Breaks include Thanksgiving break November 26, winter break December 21 - January 1, and spring break March 15-19. The table below lists all teacher workdays, early release days, and holidays. Download the PDF calendar, or read the FAQs.

School year starts Wed, Aug 12, 2026 First Day of School K-5, 6, 8, 9 - Early Release (2 Hours)
School year ends Thu, May 20, 2027 Early Release K-12 - End of Quarter 4 - Last Day for Students
Next key date Wed, Aug 12, 2026 Counts down once the school year is under way

Kansas City Unified School District 500 2026-27 calendar

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Kansas City Unified School District 500 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
  • Grading period / report cards
  • Weather make-up day
  • Other scheduled date

August 2026

  • August 3, 2026 — All Staff Report - 0.5 Inservice / 0.5 Classroom Prep
  • August 3-7, 2026 — Inservice
  • August 5, 2026 — SPED Kick-off and MLL Kick-off
  • August 6, 2026 — Convocation - Administrative Offices Closed
  • August 7, 2026 — 0.5 Inservice / 0.5 Classroom Prep

September 2026

  • September 7, 2026 — No School for Students, Administrative Offices Closed, Holiday (Labor Day)

October 2026

  • October 8, 2026 — End of Quarter 1
  • October 9, 2026 — No School for Students, 0.5 Inservice / 0.5 Record Prep
  • October 21, 2026 — FA Night After School
  • October 22, 2026 — No School for Students, FA Day and Evening
  • October 23, 2026 — No School for Students, Non-Duty Day

November 2026

  • November 23-27, 2026 — Fall Break, No School for Students
  • November 26, 2026 — Holiday (Thanksgiving)

December 2026

  • December 14-17, 2026 — High School Finals
  • December 17, 2026 — Early Release K-12 - End of Quarter 2
  • December 18, 2026 — No School for Students, 0.5 Inservice / 0.5 Record Prep
  • December 21, 2026 - January 1, 2027 — Winter Break, No School for Students

January 2027

  • December 21, 2026 - January 1, 2027 — Winter Break, No School for Students
  • January 1, 2027 — Holiday (New Year's Day)
  • January 4, 2027 — No School for Students, Classroom Prep 0.5 / Inservice 0.5
  • January 5, 2027 — Students Return
  • January 18, 2027 — No School for Students, Administrative Offices Closed, Holiday (MLK Day)

February 2027

  • February 10, 2027 — FA Night After School
  • February 11, 2027 — No School for Students, FA Day and FA Evening
  • February 12, 2027 — No School for Students, Non-Duty Day
  • February 15, 2027 — No School for Students, Administrative Offices Closed, Holiday (President's Day)

March 2027

  • March 11, 2027 — End of Quarter 3
  • March 12, 2027 — No School for Students, 0.5 Inservice / 0.5 Records Prep
  • March 15-19, 2027 — Spring Break, No School for Students

April 2027

  • April 2, 2027 — EC-12 No School and Non-Duty Day; Unless Announced for Inclement Weather Make-up Day
  • April 28, 2027 — Kindergarten Kick Off

May 2027

  • May 13, 2027 — Senior Last Day
  • May 17-20, 2027 — High School Finals
  • May 20, 2027 — Early Release K-12 - End of Quarter 4 - Last Day for Students
  • May 21, 2027 — Last Day for Teachers - 0.5 Inservice / 0.5 Record Prep
  • May 24-27, 2027 — Emergency Make-up Days

June 2027

  • June 18, 2027 — Holiday (Juneteenth)

July 2027

Kansas City Unified School District 500 teacher and staff days 2026/27

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

  • August 3, 2026 All Staff Report - 0.5 Inservice / 0.5 Classroom Prep District source
  • August 3-7, 2026 Inservice District source
  • August 6, 2026 Convocation - Administrative Offices Closed District source
  • August 7, 2026 0.5 Inservice / 0.5 Classroom Prep District source
  • October 9, 2026 No School for Students, 0.5 Inservice / 0.5 Record Prep District source
  • December 18, 2026 No School for Students, 0.5 Inservice / 0.5 Record Prep District source
  • January 4, 2027 No School for Students, Classroom Prep 0.5 / Inservice 0.5 District source
  • March 12, 2027 No School for Students, 0.5 Inservice / 0.5 Records Prep District source
  • May 21, 2027 Last Day for Teachers - 0.5 Inservice / 0.5 Record Prep District source

Kansas City Unified School District 500 breaks and holidays

School is closed to students on these dates.

  • July 3, 2026 Holiday (Independence Day), Administrative Offices Closed Holiday
  • September 7, 2026 No School for Students, Administrative Offices Closed, Holiday (Labor Day) Holiday
  • October 22, 2026 No School for Students, FA Day and Evening Holiday
  • October 23, 2026 No School for Students, Non-Duty Day Holiday
  • November 23-27, 2026 Fall Break, No School for Students Break
  • November 26, 2026 Holiday (Thanksgiving) Holiday
  • December 21, 2026 - January 1, 2027 Winter Break, No School for Students Break
  • January 1, 2027 Holiday (New Year's Day) Holiday
  • January 18, 2027 No School for Students, Administrative Offices Closed, Holiday (MLK Day) Holiday
  • February 11, 2027 No School for Students, FA Day and FA Evening Holiday
  • February 12, 2027 No School for Students, Non-Duty Day Holiday
  • February 15, 2027 No School for Students, Administrative Offices Closed, Holiday (President's Day) Holiday
  • March 15-19, 2027 Spring Break, No School for Students Break
  • May 31, 2027 Holiday (Memorial Day) Holiday
  • June 18, 2027 Holiday (Juneteenth) Holiday

Your checked 2026/27 Kansas City Unified School District 500 planning calendar

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

Useful now42 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 May 1, 2026.
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Kansas City Unified School District 500 2026–27 calendar dates

DateEvent
July 3, 2026Holiday (Independence Day), Administrative Offices Closed
August 3, 2026All Staff Report - 0.5 Inservice / 0.5 Classroom Prep
August 3-7, 2026Inservice
August 5, 2026SPED Kick-off and MLL Kick-off
August 6, 2026Convocation - Administrative Offices Closed
August 7, 20260.5 Inservice / 0.5 Classroom Prep
August 10, 2026FA Day - Regular Duty Work Hours
August 11, 2026FA Day - Regular Duty Work Hours
August 12, 2026First Day of School K-5, 6, 8, 9 - Early Release (2 Hours)
August 13, 2026All Students Return
September 7, 2026No School for Students, Administrative Offices Closed, Holiday (Labor Day)
October 8, 2026End of Quarter 1
October 9, 2026No School for Students, 0.5 Inservice / 0.5 Record Prep
October 21, 2026FA Night After School
October 22, 2026No School for Students, FA Day and Evening
October 23, 2026No School for Students, Non-Duty Day
November 23-27, 2026Fall Break, No School for Students
November 26, 2026Holiday (Thanksgiving)
December 14-17, 2026High School Finals
December 17, 2026Early Release K-12 - End of Quarter 2
December 18, 2026No School for Students, 0.5 Inservice / 0.5 Record Prep
December 21, 2026 - January 1, 2027Winter Break, No School for Students
January 1, 2027Holiday (New Year's Day)
January 4, 2027No School for Students, Classroom Prep 0.5 / Inservice 0.5
January 5, 2027Students Return
January 18, 2027No School for Students, Administrative Offices Closed, Holiday (MLK Day)
February 10, 2027FA Night After School
February 11, 2027No School for Students, FA Day and FA Evening
February 12, 2027No School for Students, Non-Duty Day
February 15, 2027No School for Students, Administrative Offices Closed, Holiday (President's Day)
March 11, 2027End of Quarter 3
March 12, 2027No School for Students, 0.5 Inservice / 0.5 Records Prep
March 15-19, 2027Spring Break, No School for Students
April 2, 2027EC-12 No School and Non-Duty Day; Unless Announced for Inclement Weather Make-up Day
April 28, 2027Kindergarten Kick Off
May 13, 2027Senior Last Day
May 17-20, 2027High School Finals
May 20, 2027Early Release K-12 - End of Quarter 4 - Last Day for Students
May 21, 2027Last Day for Teachers - 0.5 Inservice / 0.5 Record Prep
May 24-27, 2027Emergency Make-up Days
May 31, 2027Holiday (Memorial Day)
June 18, 2027Holiday (Juneteenth)

Kansas City Kansas Unified School District 500 Calendar 2026-2027 – Important Dates

When is the first day of school in Kansas City Kansas Unified School District 500 for 2026-2027?
The first day of school for K-5, 6, 8, and 9 students is August 12, 2026 (Early Release – 2 Hours). All students return on August 13, 2026 for the 2026-2027 school year.
When is Spring Break in Kansas City Kansas Unified School District 500 2026-2027?
Spring Break is scheduled from March 15 to March 19, 2027. There will be no school for students during this period.
When is Christmas Break in Kansas City Kansas Unified School District 500 2026-2027?
Christmas Break begins on December 21, 2026 and continues through January 1, 2027 as part of the Winter Break.
When is Winter Break in Kansas City Kansas Unified School District 500 2026-2027?
Winter Break runs from December 21, 2026 through January 1, 2027. Students return to school on January 5, 2027.
When is Thanksgiving Break in Kansas City Kansas Unified School District 500 2026-2027?
Thanksgiving Break (Fall Break) is from November 23 to November 27, 2026. Thanksgiving Day is observed on November 26, 2026.
When is the last day of school in Kansas City Kansas Unified School District 500 for 2026-2027?
The last day of school for students is May 20, 2027, which is an Early Release day and the End of Quarter 4 for the 2026-2027 school year.
When does the second semester start in Kansas City Kansas Unified School District 500 2026-2027?
Students return for the second semester on January 5, 2027.
When is Labor Day holiday in Kansas City Kansas Unified School District 500 2026-2027?
Labor Day is observed on September 7, 2026. There is no school for students and administrative offices are closed.
When is Memorial Day in Kansas City Kansas Unified School District 500 2026-2027?
Memorial Day is observed on May 31, 2027. There is no school and administrative offices are closed.
When is Juneteenth observed in Kansas City Kansas Unified School District 500 2026-2027?
Juneteenth is observed on June 18, 2027.

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Kansas City Unified School District 500 calendar FAQs

When is the first day of school in Kansas City Kansas Unified School District 500 for 2026-2027?
The first day of school for K-5, 6, 8, and 9 students is August 12, 2026 (Early Release – 2 Hours). All students return on August 13, 2026 for the 2026-2027 school year.
When is Spring Break in Kansas City Kansas Unified School District 500 2026-2027?
Spring Break is scheduled from March 15 to March 19, 2027. There will be no school for students during this period.
When is Christmas Break in Kansas City Kansas Unified School District 500 2026-2027?
Christmas Break begins on December 21, 2026 and continues through January 1, 2027 as part of the Winter Break.
When is Winter Break in Kansas City Kansas Unified School District 500 2026-2027?
Winter Break runs from December 21, 2026 through January 1, 2027. Students return to school on January 5, 2027.
When is Thanksgiving Break in Kansas City Kansas Unified School District 500 2026-2027?
Thanksgiving Break (Fall Break) is from November 23 to November 27, 2026. Thanksgiving Day is observed on November 26, 2026.
When is the last day of school in Kansas City Kansas Unified School District 500 for 2026-2027?
The last day of school for students is May 20, 2027, which is an Early Release day and the End of Quarter 4 for the 2026-2027 school year.
When does the second semester start in Kansas City Kansas Unified School District 500 2026-2027?
Students return for the second semester on January 5, 2027.
When is Labor Day holiday in Kansas City Kansas Unified School District 500 2026-2027?
Labor Day is observed on September 7, 2026. There is no school for students and administrative offices are closed.
When is Memorial Day in Kansas City Kansas Unified School District 500 2026-2027?
Memorial Day is observed on May 31, 2027. There is no school and administrative offices are closed.
When is Juneteenth observed in Kansas City Kansas Unified School District 500 2026-2027?
Juneteenth is observed on June 18, 2027.

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