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Shawnee Mission School District KS Calendar 26-27

  • 2026/27
  • Kansas
  • 17 teacher days

The Shawnee Mission School District 2026–27 school year runs from August 12, 2026 to May 25, 2027. Breaks include Thanksgiving break November 23-27, winter break December 21 - January 4, 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 Classes begin Grades 1-7, 9 (Early dismissal 1-6)
School year ends Wed, May 26, 2027 Last Day, Early Dismissal Grades K-11
Next key date Wed, Aug 12, 2026 Counts down once the school year is under way

Shawnee Mission School District 2026-27 calendar

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Shawnee Mission 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
  • Early release / half day
  • Parent-teacher conference
  • Testing / exams

August 2026

  • August 3, 2026 — New Teachers Report – Professional Learning
  • August 5, 2026 — Continuing Teachers Report
  • August 6, 2026 — Professional Learning/Work Time
  • August 7, 2026 — Professional Learning/Work Time
  • August 10, 2026 — Professional Learning/Work Time

September 2026

  • September 7, 2026 — Labor Day, Schools/Offices Closed
  • September 18, 2026 — No School Pre-K-12, Professional Learning

October 2026

  • October 9, 2026 — No School Pre-K-12, Teacher Workday
  • October 14, 2026 — District night event for parent conferences 7-12
  • October 15, 2026 — District night event for parent conferences Pre-K-6
  • October 16, 2026 — No School Pre-K-12, Parent Conferences

November 2026

  • November 2, 2026 — Professional Learning
  • November 23-27, 2026 — No School Pre-K-12, Thanksgiving Break
  • November 23, 2026 — No School, Teacher Facilitated Professional Learning
  • November 24, 2026 — No School Grades Pre-K-12

December 2026

  • December 16, 2026 — Semester Exams, Grades 9-12
  • December 17, 2026 — Semester Exams, Grades 9-12
  • December 18, 2026 — Semester Exams, Grades 9-12
  • December 18, 2026 — No School for Pre-K
  • December 18, 2026 — Early Dismissal K-12/Teacher Workday

January 2027

  • December 21, 2026 - January 4, 2027 — No School Pre-K-12, Winter Break
  • January 4, 2027 — No School Pre-K-12, Teacher Workday
  • January 15, 2027 — No School Pre-K-12, Professional Learning
  • January 18, 2027 — Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Schools/Offices Closed

February 2027

  • February 3, 2027 — District night event for parent conferences 9-12
  • February 4, 2027 — District night event for parent conferences Pre-K-8
  • February 5, 2027 — No School Pre-K-12, Parent Conferences
  • February 15, 2027 — Presidents’ Day, Schools/Offices Closed
  • February 26, 2027 — No School Pre-K-12, Professional Learning

March 2027

  • March 12, 2027 — No School Pre-K-12, Teacher Workday
  • March 15-19, 2027 — Spring Break

April 2027

  • April 9, 2027 — No School Pre-K-12, Professional Learning

May 2027

  • May 7, 2027 — No School Pre-K-12
  • May 24, 2027 — Final Exams, Grades 9-12
  • May 25, 2027 — Final Exams, Grades 9-12
  • May 26, 2027 — Final Exams, Grades 9-12
  • May 25, 2027 — Last Day for Pre-K

June 2027

  • June 18, 2027 — Juneteenth (Observed), Offices Closed

July 2027

Shawnee Mission School District teacher and staff days 2026/27

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

  • August 3, 2026 New Teachers Report – Professional Learning District source
  • August 5, 2026 Continuing Teachers Report District source
  • August 6, 2026 Professional Learning/Work Time District source
  • August 7, 2026 Professional Learning/Work Time District source
  • August 10, 2026 Professional Learning/Work Time District source
  • August 11, 2026 Professional Learning/Work Time District source
  • September 18, 2026 No School Pre-K-12, Professional Learning District source
  • October 9, 2026 No School Pre-K-12, Teacher Workday District source
  • November 2, 2026 Professional Learning District source
  • November 23, 2026 No School, Teacher Facilitated Professional Learning District source
  • January 4, 2027 No School Pre-K-12, Teacher Workday District source
  • January 15, 2027 No School Pre-K-12, Professional Learning District source
  • February 26, 2027 No School Pre-K-12, Professional Learning District source
  • March 12, 2027 No School Pre-K-12, Teacher Workday District source
  • April 9, 2027 No School Pre-K-12, Professional Learning District source
  • May 27, 2027 Teacher Workday District source
  • May 28, 2027 Teacher Facilitated Professional Learning District source

Shawnee Mission School District breaks and holidays

School is closed to students on these dates.

  • July 3, 2026 Independence Day (Observed), Offices Closed Holiday
  • September 7, 2026 Labor Day, Schools/Offices Closed Holiday
  • November 23-27, 2026 No School Pre-K-12, Thanksgiving Break Break
  • November 24, 2026 No School Grades Pre-K-12 Holiday
  • December 18, 2026 No School for Pre-K Holiday
  • December 21, 2026 - January 4, 2027 No School Pre-K-12, Winter Break Break
  • January 18, 2027 Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Schools/Offices Closed Holiday
  • February 15, 2027 Presidents’ Day, Schools/Offices Closed Holiday
  • March 15-19, 2027 Spring Break Break
  • May 7, 2027 No School Pre-K-12 Holiday
  • May 31, 2027 Memorial Day Holiday
  • June 18, 2027 Juneteenth (Observed), Offices Closed Holiday

Your checked 2026/27 Shawnee Mission School District planning calendar

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

Useful now48 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.
Full term dates table

Shawnee Mission School District 2026–27 calendar dates

DateEvent
July 3, 2026Independence Day (Observed), Offices Closed
August 3, 2026New Teachers Report – Professional Learning
August 5, 2026Continuing Teachers Report
August 6, 2026Professional Learning/Work Time
August 7, 2026Professional Learning/Work Time
August 10, 2026Professional Learning/Work Time
August 11, 2026Professional Learning/Work Time
August 12, 2026Classes begin Grades 1-7, 9 (Early dismissal 1-6)
August 12, 2026Pre-K & Kindergarten Conferences
August 13, 2026Classes begin Grades 8, 10-12
August 14, 2026First Day for Pre-K and Kindergarten
September 7, 2026Labor Day, Schools/Offices Closed
September 18, 2026No School Pre-K-12, Professional Learning
October 9, 2026No School Pre-K-12, Teacher Workday
October 14, 2026District night event for parent conferences 7-12
October 15, 2026District night event for parent conferences Pre-K-6
October 16, 2026No School Pre-K-12, Parent Conferences
November 2, 2026Professional Learning
November 23-27, 2026No School Pre-K-12, Thanksgiving Break
November 23, 2026No School, Teacher Facilitated Professional Learning
November 24, 2026No School Grades Pre-K-12
December 16, 2026Semester Exams, Grades 9-12
December 17, 2026Semester Exams, Grades 9-12
December 18, 2026Semester Exams, Grades 9-12
December 18, 2026No School for Pre-K
December 18, 2026Early Dismissal K-12/Teacher Workday
December 21, 2026 - January 4, 2027No School Pre-K-12, Winter Break
January 4, 2027No School Pre-K-12, Teacher Workday
January 15, 2027No School Pre-K-12, Professional Learning
January 18, 2027Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Schools/Offices Closed
February 3, 2027District night event for parent conferences 9-12
February 4, 2027District night event for parent conferences Pre-K-8
February 5, 2027No School Pre-K-12, Parent Conferences
February 15, 2027Presidents’ Day, Schools/Offices Closed
February 26, 2027No School Pre-K-12, Professional Learning
March 12, 2027No School Pre-K-12, Teacher Workday
March 15-19, 2027Spring Break
April 9, 2027No School Pre-K-12, Professional Learning
May 7, 2027No School Pre-K-12
May 24, 2027Final Exams, Grades 9-12
May 25, 2027Final Exams, Grades 9-12
May 26, 2027Final Exams, Grades 9-12
May 25, 2027Last Day for Pre-K
May 26, 2027Last Day, Early Dismissal Grades K-11
May 27, 2027Teacher Workday
May 28, 2027Teacher Facilitated Professional Learning
May 31, 2027Memorial Day
June 18, 2027Juneteenth (Observed), Offices Closed

Shawnee Mission School District - USD 428 Calendar 2026-2027 Important Dates

When is the first day of school in Shawnee Mission School District - USD 428 for 2026-2027?
Classes begin for Grades 1-7 and 9 on August 12, 2026. Classes begin for Grades 8 and 10-12 on August 13, 2026. The first day for Pre-K and Kindergarten is August 14, 2026.
When is Spring Break in Shawnee Mission School District - USD 428 for 2026-2027?
Spring Break is scheduled from March 15-19, 2027.
When is Christmas Break in Shawnee Mission School District - USD 428 for 2026-2027?
Christmas Break falls during Winter Break, which runs from December 21, 2026 through January 4, 2027.
When is Winter Break in Shawnee Mission School District - USD 428 for 2026-2027?
Winter Break is from December 21, 2026 to January 4, 2027. Students return after January 4, 2027.
When is Thanksgiving Break in Shawnee Mission School District - USD 428 for 2026-2027?
Thanksgiving Break is from November 23-27, 2026.
When is the last day of school in Shawnee Mission School District - USD 428 for 2026-2027?
The last day of school for Pre-K is May 25, 2027. The last day for Grades K-11 (Early Dismissal) is May 26, 2027. Final exams for Grades 9-12 conclude on May 26, 2027.
When is Labor Day in Shawnee Mission School District - USD 428 for 2026-2027?
Labor Day is observed on September 7, 2026, and schools/offices are closed.
When is Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Shawnee Mission School District - USD 428 for 2026-2027?
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is observed on January 18, 2027, and schools/offices are closed.
When is Presidents’ Day in Shawnee Mission School District - USD 428 for 2026-2027?
Presidents’ Day is observed on February 15, 2027, and schools/offices are closed.
When is Memorial Day in Shawnee Mission School District - USD 428 for 2026-2027?
Memorial Day is observed on May 31, 2027.

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Shawnee Mission School District calendar FAQs

When is the first day of school in Shawnee Mission School District - USD 428 for 2026-2027?
Classes begin for Grades 1-7 and 9 on August 12, 2026. Classes begin for Grades 8 and 10-12 on August 13, 2026. The first day for Pre-K and Kindergarten is August 14, 2026.
When is Spring Break in Shawnee Mission School District - USD 428 for 2026-2027?
Spring Break is scheduled from March 15-19, 2027.
When is Christmas Break in Shawnee Mission School District - USD 428 for 2026-2027?
Christmas Break falls during Winter Break, which runs from December 21, 2026 through January 4, 2027.
When is Winter Break in Shawnee Mission School District - USD 428 for 2026-2027?
Winter Break is from December 21, 2026 to January 4, 2027. Students return after January 4, 2027.
When is Thanksgiving Break in Shawnee Mission School District - USD 428 for 2026-2027?
Thanksgiving Break is from November 23-27, 2026.
When is the last day of school in Shawnee Mission School District - USD 428 for 2026-2027?
The last day of school for Pre-K is May 25, 2027. The last day for Grades K-11 (Early Dismissal) is May 26, 2027. Final exams for Grades 9-12 conclude on May 26, 2027.
When is Labor Day in Shawnee Mission School District - USD 428 for 2026-2027?
Labor Day is observed on September 7, 2026, and schools/offices are closed.
When is Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Shawnee Mission School District - USD 428 for 2026-2027?
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is observed on January 18, 2027, and schools/offices are closed.
When is Presidents’ Day in Shawnee Mission School District - USD 428 for 2026-2027?
Presidents’ Day is observed on February 15, 2027, and schools/offices are closed.
When is Memorial Day in Shawnee Mission School District - USD 428 for 2026-2027?
Memorial Day is observed on May 31, 2027.

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