Official School Calendar for Academic Year 2026-2027
Odessa R-VII School District 2026–27 calendar dates
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2026 | New Teacher Orientation |
| Aug 18-25, 2026 | Professional Development Days |
| Aug 24, 2026 | Open House (10:30-6:30) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | First Day of School |
| Sep 7, 2026 | No School - Holiday |
| Sep 25, 2026 | Early Release - Homecoming |
| Oct 2, 2026 | No School - Professional Development |
| Oct 16, 2026 | End of 1st Quarter (36 days) |
| Oct 27, 2026 | Parent-Teacher Conferences (4:00-7:00) |
| Oct 29, 2026 | Early Release - P/T Conferences (1:00-7:00) |
| Oct 30-Nov 2, 2026 | No School - Fall Break |
| Nov 3, 2026 | No School - Professional Development |
| Nov 23-27, 2026 | No School - Holiday |
| Dec 18, 2026 | End of 2nd Quarter (37 days) |
| Dec 18, 2026 | Early Release - Holiday |
| Dec 21, 2026-Jan 1, 2027 | No School - Holiday |
| Jan 4, 2027 | No School - Professional Development |
| Jan 5, 2027 | School Resumes |
| Jan 18, 2027 | No School - Holiday |
| Jan 19, 2027 | No School - Professional Development |
| Feb 15, 2027 | No School - Holiday |
| Feb 16, 2027 | No School - Professional Development |
| Mar 12, 2027 | End of 3rd Quarter (45 days) |
| Mar 19, 2027 | No School - Morning PD / Afternoon Conferences |
| Mar 22-26, 2027 | No School - Spring Break |
| May 20, 2027 | End of 4th Quarter (43 days) |
| May 20, 2027 | Early Release - Last Day of School |
| May 21, 24, 25, 26, 27, 2027 | Possible Make-Up Days |
Odessa R-VII School District Calendar 26-27 Revised FAQs
When is the first day of school in Odessa R-VII School District for 2026-2027?
The first day of school in Odessa R-VII School District for the 2026-2027 academic year is August 26, 2026.
When is spring break in Odessa R-VII School District for 2026-2027?
Spring Break in Odessa R-VII School District is scheduled from March 22, 2027 through March 26, 2027.
When is Christmas break in Odessa R-VII School District for 2026-2027?
Christmas Break begins on December 21, 2026 and continues through January 1, 2027.
When is winter break in Odessa R-VII School District for 2026-2027?
Winter Break in Odessa R-VII School District runs from December 21, 2026 to January 1, 2027, with students returning on January 5, 2027.
When is Thanksgiving break in Odessa R-VII School District for 2026-2027?
Thanksgiving Break is scheduled from November 23, 2026 through November 27, 2026.
When is the last day of school in Odessa R-VII School District for 2026-2027?
The last day of school for students is May 20, 2027, which is also an early release day.
When is Labor Day holiday in Odessa R-VII School District for 2026-2027?
Students and staff will observe Labor Day on September 7, 2026, and there will be no school.
When is Fall Break in Odessa R-VII School District for 2026-2027?
Fall Break is scheduled from October 30, 2026 through November 2, 2026.
When are Parent-Teacher Conferences in Odessa R-VII School District for 2026-2027?
Parent-Teacher Conferences are scheduled for October 27, 2026, with an additional early release conference day on October 29, 2026.
When does school resume after Winter Break in Odessa R-VII School District for 2026-2027?
Students return to school on January 5, 2027, following Winter Break.
When is Professional Development Day in Odessa R-VII School District during the 2026-2027 school year?
Professional Development Days are scheduled on August 18-25, 2026, October 2, 2026, November 3, 2026, January 4, 2027, January 19, 2027, and February 16, 2027.
When does the second semester begin in Odessa R-VII School District for 2026-2027?
The second semester begins when students return from Winter Break on January 5, 2027.
Dates can change after publication. Read our calendar disclaimer.