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Lawrence Public Schools KS Calendar 26-27

  • 2026/27
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The Lawrence Public Schools 2026–27 school year runs from Aug 13, 2026 to May 20, 2027. Breaks include winter break Dec 18-31, spring break Mar 12-19, and fall break Nov 23-27. The table below lists all teacher workdays, early release days, and holidays. Download the PDF calendar, or read the FAQs.

School year starts Thu, Aug 13, 2026 K-12 First Day of School for Students
School year ends Thu, May 20, 2027 Seniors Last Day
Next key date Thu, Aug 13, 2026 Counts down once the school year is under way

Lawrence Public Schools 2026-27 calendar

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Lawrence Public Schools 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
  • Early release / half day
  • Parent-teacher conference
  • Grading period / report cards
  • Graduation
  • Other scheduled date

August 2026

  • Aug 12, 2026 — Grade K & 9 Transition Day: AM Only
  • Aug 13, 2026 — K-12 First Day of School for Students
  • Aug 18, 2026 — Preschool & Early Childhood First Day

September 2026

  • Sep 7, 2026 — EC-HS No School - District Closed
  • Sep 25, 2026 — EC-HS No School

October 2026

  • Oct 8, 2026 — End of 1st Quarter
  • Oct 9, 2026 — EC-HS No School
  • Oct 12, 2026 — EC-HS No School - District Closed
  • Oct 14, 2026 — EC-HS PT Conferences Night
  • Oct 15, 2026 — EC-MS No School - PT Conferences / HS PT Conferences Night

November 2026

  • Nov 23-27, 2026 — EC-HS No School - Fall Break
  • Nov 26-27, 2026 — District Closed

December 2026

  • Dec 16, 2026 — HS Finals Early Release
  • Dec 17, 2026 — End of 2nd Quarter / HS Finals Early Release
  • Dec 18-31, 2026 — EC-HS No School - Winter Break
  • Dec 24-25, 2026 — District Closed

January 2027

  • Jan 1, 2027 — District Closed
  • Jan 1-4, 2027 — EC-HS No School - Winter Break
  • Jan 5, 2027 — First Day of 2nd Semester
  • Jan 18, 2027 — EC-HS No School - District Closed

February 2027

  • Feb 12, 2027 — EC-HS No School
  • Feb 17, 2027 — EC-HS PT Conferences Night
  • Feb 18, 2027 — EC-5 No School - PT Conferences / MS-HS PT Conferences Night
  • Feb 19, 2027 — EC-HS No School

March 2027

  • Mar 11, 2027 — End of 3rd Quarter
  • Mar 12-19, 2027 — EC-HS No School - Spring Break

April 2027

  • Apr 5, 2027 — EC-HS No School
  • Apr 21, 2027 — New Kindergarten Orientation / Current Kindergarteners No School
  • Apr 30, 2027 — EC-HS No School

May 2027

  • May 19, 2027 — Senior Finals AM
  • May 20, 2027 — Seniors Last Day
  • May 21, 2027 — Preschool/EC Last Day / LHS Graduation
  • May 22, 2027 — LVS Graduation
  • May 25, 2027 — HS Finals Early Release / LHS Graduation

June 2027

  • Jun 18, 2027 — District Closed

July 2027

Lawrence Public Schools breaks and holidays

School is closed to students on these dates.

  • Jul 3, 2026 District Closed Holiday
  • Sep 7, 2026 EC-HS No School - District Closed Holiday
  • Sep 25, 2026 EC-HS No School Holiday
  • Oct 9, 2026 EC-HS No School Holiday
  • Oct 12, 2026 EC-HS No School - District Closed Holiday
  • Oct 16, 2026 EC-HS No School Holiday
  • Nov 23-27, 2026 EC-HS No School - Fall Break Break
  • Nov 26-27, 2026 District Closed Holiday
  • Dec 18-31, 2026 EC-HS No School - Winter Break Break
  • Dec 24-25, 2026 District Closed Holiday
  • Jan 1-4, 2027 EC-HS No School - Winter Break Break
  • Jan 1, 2027 District Closed Holiday
  • Jan 18, 2027 EC-HS No School - District Closed Holiday
  • Feb 12, 2027 EC-HS No School Holiday
  • Feb 19, 2027 EC-HS No School Holiday
  • Mar 12-19, 2027 EC-HS No School - Spring Break Break
  • Apr 5, 2027 EC-HS No School Holiday
  • Apr 21, 2027 New Kindergarten Orientation / Current Kindergarteners No School Holiday

Your checked 2026/27 Lawrence Public Schools planning calendar

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

Useful now39 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 March 3, 2026.
Full term dates table

Lawrence Public Schools 2026–27 calendar dates

DateEvent
Jul 3, 2026District Closed
Aug 12, 2026Grade K & 9 Transition Day: AM Only
Aug 13, 2026K-12 First Day of School for Students
Aug 18, 2026Preschool & Early Childhood First Day
Sep 7, 2026EC-HS No School - District Closed
Sep 25, 2026EC-HS No School
Oct 8, 2026End of 1st Quarter
Oct 9, 2026EC-HS No School
Oct 12, 2026EC-HS No School - District Closed
Oct 14, 2026EC-HS PT Conferences Night
Oct 15, 2026EC-MS No School - PT Conferences / HS PT Conferences Night
Oct 16, 2026EC-HS No School
Nov 23-27, 2026EC-HS No School - Fall Break
Nov 26-27, 2026District Closed
Dec 16, 2026HS Finals Early Release
Dec 17, 2026End of 2nd Quarter / HS Finals Early Release
Dec 18-31, 2026EC-HS No School - Winter Break
Dec 24-25, 2026District Closed
Jan 1, 2027District Closed
Jan 1-4, 2027EC-HS No School - Winter Break
Jan 5, 2027First Day of 2nd Semester
Jan 18, 2027EC-HS No School - District Closed
Feb 12, 2027EC-HS No School
Feb 17, 2027EC-HS PT Conferences Night
Feb 18, 2027EC-5 No School - PT Conferences / MS-HS PT Conferences Night
Feb 19, 2027EC-HS No School
Mar 11, 2027End of 3rd Quarter
Mar 12-19, 2027EC-HS No School - Spring Break
Apr 5, 2027EC-HS No School
Apr 21, 2027New Kindergarten Orientation / Current Kindergarteners No School
Apr 30, 2027EC-HS No School
May 19, 2027Senior Finals AM
May 20, 2027Seniors Last Day
May 21, 2027Preschool/EC Last Day / LHS Graduation
May 22, 2027LVS Graduation
May 25, 2027HS Finals Early Release / LHS Graduation
May 26, 2027HS Finals Early Release / K-8 Last Day (Early Release) / End of 4th Quarter / FSHS Graduation
May 31, 2027District Closed
Jun 18, 2027District Closed

Lawrence Public Schools Calendar 2026-2027 – Important Dates

When is the first day of school in Lawrence Public Schools for 2026-2027?
The first day of school for K-12 students in Lawrence Public Schools is August 13, 2026. Preschool & Early Childhood students begin on August 18, 2026.
When is Spring Break in Lawrence Public Schools 2026-2027?
Spring Break is scheduled from March 12 through March 19, 2027.
When is Christmas Break in Lawrence Public Schools 2026-2027?
Christmas Break is part of Winter Break and runs from December 18 through December 31, 2026.
When is Winter Break in Lawrence Public Schools 2026-2027?
Winter Break begins on December 18, 2026 and continues through January 4, 2027. Students return for the second semester on January 5, 2027.
When is Thanksgiving Break in Lawrence Public Schools 2026-2027?
Thanksgiving (Fall Break) is observed from November 23 through November 27, 2026. The district is closed on November 26 and November 27, 2026.
When is the last day of school in Lawrence Public Schools for 2026-2027?
The last day of school for K-8 students is May 26, 2027 (early release), which also marks the end of the 4th quarter.
When does the second semester start in Lawrence Public Schools 2026-2027?
The first day of the second semester is January 5, 2027.
When is Fall Break in Lawrence Public Schools 2026-2027?
Fall Break is scheduled from November 23 through November 27, 2026.
When is the end of the first quarter in Lawrence Public Schools 2026-2027?
The first quarter ends on October 8, 2026.
When is the end of the third quarter in Lawrence Public Schools 2026-2027?
The third quarter ends on March 11, 2027.

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Lawrence Public Schools calendar FAQs

When is the first day of school in Lawrence Public Schools for 2026-2027?
The first day of school for K-12 students in Lawrence Public Schools is August 13, 2026. Preschool & Early Childhood students begin on August 18, 2026.
When is Spring Break in Lawrence Public Schools 2026-2027?
Spring Break is scheduled from March 12 through March 19, 2027.
When is Christmas Break in Lawrence Public Schools 2026-2027?
Christmas Break is part of Winter Break and runs from December 18 through December 31, 2026.
When is Winter Break in Lawrence Public Schools 2026-2027?
Winter Break begins on December 18, 2026 and continues through January 4, 2027. Students return for the second semester on January 5, 2027.
When is Thanksgiving Break in Lawrence Public Schools 2026-2027?
Thanksgiving (Fall Break) is observed from November 23 through November 27, 2026. The district is closed on November 26 and November 27, 2026.
When is the last day of school in Lawrence Public Schools for 2026-2027?
The last day of school for K-8 students is May 26, 2027 (early release), which also marks the end of the 4th quarter.
When does the second semester start in Lawrence Public Schools 2026-2027?
The first day of the second semester is January 5, 2027.
When is Fall Break in Lawrence Public Schools 2026-2027?
Fall Break is scheduled from November 23 through November 27, 2026.
When is the end of the first quarter in Lawrence Public Schools 2026-2027?
The first quarter ends on October 8, 2026.
When is the end of the third quarter in Lawrence Public Schools 2026-2027?
The third quarter ends on March 11, 2027.

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