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Grand Island Public Schools NE Calendar 26-27

  • 2026/27
  • Nebraska
  • 16 teacher days

The Grand Island Public Schools 2026–27 school year starts on Aug 12, 2026. Breaks include winter break Dec 21 - Jan 1, spring break Mar 8-12, and fall break Nov 25-27. 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 for KDG, Grades 6, 8, and 9 (Early Dismissal)
School year ends Thu, May 20, 2027 Students' Last Day (11 a.m. Dismissal) and Staff Building PL
Next key date Wed, Aug 12, 2026 Counts down once the school year is under way

Grand Island Public Schools 2026-27 calendar

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Grand Island 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
  • Teacher / professional day
  • Early release / half day
  • Parent-teacher conference
  • Graduation
  • Weather make-up day
  • Other scheduled date

August 2026

  • Aug 3-4, 2026 — No School - New Teacher Training
  • Aug 5, 2026 — No School - Staff Day (Building PL AM / District Welcome Back Assembly PM)
  • Aug 6, 2026 — No School - Staff Day (Building PL)
  • Aug 7, 2026 — No School - Staff Day (District PLC)
  • Aug 10-11, 2026 — No School - Staff Day (Plan & Prep)

September 2026

  • Sep 4, 2026 — No School - Staff Day (Building/PLC)
  • Sep 7, 2026 — Labor Day - No School
  • Sep 25, 2026 — No School - Staff Day (Plan & Prep)

October 2026

  • Oct 2, 2026 — No School - Staff Day (District/Building/PLC)
  • Oct 5-7, 2026 — Parent Teacher Conferences (Early Dismissal)
  • Oct 8, 2026 — No School - Parent Teacher Conferences / Staff Plan & Prep
  • Oct 9, 2026 — No School - Staff Comp Day

November 2026

  • Nov 6, 2026 — No School - Staff Day (District/Building/PLC)
  • Nov 25-27, 2026 — Fall Break - No School

December 2026

  • Dec 18, 2026 — Early Dismissal - End of 1st Semester
  • Dec 21, 2026 - Jan 1, 2027 — Winter Break - No School

January 2027

  • Dec 21, 2026 - Jan 1, 2027 — Winter Break - No School
  • Jan 4, 2027 — No School - Staff Day (Building/PLC)
  • Jan 5, 2027 — No School - Staff Day (Plan & Prep)
  • Jan 29, 2027 — No School - Staff Day (District/Building/PLC)

February 2027

  • Feb 8-10, 2027 — Parent Teacher Conferences (Early Dismissal)
  • Feb 11, 2027 — No School - Parent Teacher Conferences / Staff Plan & Prep
  • Feb 12, 2027 — No School - Staff Comp Day
  • Feb 26, 2027 — No School - Staff Day (District/Building/PLC or Plan & Prep)

March 2027

  • Mar 8-12, 2027 — Spring Break - No School
  • Mar 26-29, 2027 — Easter Break - No School

April 2027

  • Apr 9, 2027 — No School - Staff Day (District/Building/PLC)
  • Apr 30, 2027 — No School - Staff Day (District/Building/PLC or Plan & Prep)

May 2027

  • May 8, 2027 — GISH Graduation
  • May 20, 2027 — Students' Last Day (11 a.m. Dismissal) and Staff Building PL
  • May 21, 2027 — Staff Day (Plan & Prep)
  • May 24-27, 2027 — Emergency Make-Up Days

June 2027

July 2027

Grand Island Public Schools teacher and staff days 2026/27

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

  • Aug 3-4, 2026 No School - New Teacher Training District source
  • Aug 5, 2026 No School - Staff Day (Building PL AM / District Welcome Back Assembly PM) District source
  • Aug 6, 2026 No School - Staff Day (Building PL) District source
  • Aug 7, 2026 No School - Staff Day (District PLC) District source
  • Aug 10-11, 2026 No School - Staff Day (Plan & Prep) District source
  • Sep 4, 2026 No School - Staff Day (Building/PLC) District source
  • Sep 25, 2026 No School - Staff Day (Plan & Prep) District source
  • Oct 2, 2026 No School - Staff Day (District/Building/PLC) District source
  • Nov 6, 2026 No School - Staff Day (District/Building/PLC) District source
  • Jan 4, 2027 No School - Staff Day (Building/PLC) District source
  • Jan 5, 2027 No School - Staff Day (Plan & Prep) District source
  • Jan 29, 2027 No School - Staff Day (District/Building/PLC) District source
  • Feb 26, 2027 No School - Staff Day (District/Building/PLC or Plan & Prep) District source
  • Apr 9, 2027 No School - Staff Day (District/Building/PLC) District source
  • Apr 30, 2027 No School - Staff Day (District/Building/PLC or Plan & Prep) District source
  • May 21, 2027 Staff Day (Plan & Prep) District source

Grand Island Public Schools breaks and holidays

School is closed to students on these dates.

  • Sep 7, 2026 Labor Day - No School Holiday
  • Oct 9, 2026 No School - Staff Comp Day Holiday
  • Nov 25-27, 2026 Fall Break - No School Break
  • Dec 21, 2026 - Jan 1, 2027 Winter Break - No School Break
  • Feb 12, 2027 No School - Staff Comp Day Holiday
  • Mar 8-12, 2027 Spring Break - No School Break
  • Mar 26-29, 2027 Easter Break - No School Break

Your checked 2026/27 Grand Island Public Schools planning calendar

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

Useful now35 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 June 20, 2026.
Full term dates table

Grand Island Public Schools 2026–27 calendar dates

DateEvent
Aug 3-4, 2026No School - New Teacher Training
Aug 5, 2026No School - Staff Day (Building PL AM / District Welcome Back Assembly PM)
Aug 6, 2026No School - Staff Day (Building PL)
Aug 7, 2026No School - Staff Day (District PLC)
Aug 10-11, 2026No School - Staff Day (Plan & Prep)
Aug 12, 2026First Day for KDG, Grades 6, 8, and 9 (Early Dismissal)
Aug 13, 2026First Day with All Students
Aug 14, 2026No Kindergarten Students
Aug 17, 2026K-12 Full Day; First Day for PreK
Sep 4, 2026No School - Staff Day (Building/PLC)
Sep 7, 2026Labor Day - No School
Sep 25, 2026No School - Staff Day (Plan & Prep)
Oct 2, 2026No School - Staff Day (District/Building/PLC)
Oct 5-7, 2026Parent Teacher Conferences (Early Dismissal)
Oct 8, 2026No School - Parent Teacher Conferences / Staff Plan & Prep
Oct 9, 2026No School - Staff Comp Day
Nov 6, 2026No School - Staff Day (District/Building/PLC)
Nov 25-27, 2026Fall Break - No School
Dec 18, 2026Early Dismissal - End of 1st Semester
Dec 21, 2026 - Jan 1, 2027Winter Break - No School
Jan 4, 2027No School - Staff Day (Building/PLC)
Jan 5, 2027No School - Staff Day (Plan & Prep)
Jan 29, 2027No School - Staff Day (District/Building/PLC)
Feb 8-10, 2027Parent Teacher Conferences (Early Dismissal)
Feb 11, 2027No School - Parent Teacher Conferences / Staff Plan & Prep
Feb 12, 2027No School - Staff Comp Day
Feb 26, 2027No School - Staff Day (District/Building/PLC or Plan & Prep)
Mar 8-12, 2027Spring Break - No School
Mar 26-29, 2027Easter Break - No School
Apr 9, 2027No School - Staff Day (District/Building/PLC)
Apr 30, 2027No School - Staff Day (District/Building/PLC or Plan & Prep)
May 8, 2027GISH Graduation
May 20, 2027Students' Last Day (11 a.m. Dismissal) and Staff Building PL
May 21, 2027Staff Day (Plan & Prep)
May 24-27, 2027Emergency Make-Up Days

Grand Island Public Schools Calendar 26-27 Revised FAQs

When is the first day of school in Grand Island Public Schools for 2026-2027?
The first day of school for Kindergarten and grades 6, 8, and 9 in Grand Island Public Schools is August 12, 2026. The first day with all students attending is August 13, 2026.
When is Spring Break in Grand Island Public Schools for 2026-2027?
Spring Break in Grand Island Public Schools is scheduled from March 8 through March 12, 2027.
When is Christmas Break in Grand Island Public Schools for 2026-2027?
Christmas Break begins on December 21, 2026 and continues through January 1, 2027.
When is Winter Break in Grand Island Public Schools for 2026-2027?
Winter Break is observed from December 21, 2026 through January 1, 2027, with students returning after the break in January 2027.
When is Thanksgiving Break in Grand Island Public Schools for 2026-2027?
Thanksgiving (Fall Break) in Grand Island Public Schools is scheduled from November 25 through November 27, 2026.
When is the last day of school in Grand Island Public Schools for 2026-2027?
The last day of school for students is May 20, 2027. Students will be dismissed at 11:00 a.m.
When is Labor Day observed in Grand Island Public Schools during the 2026-2027 school year?
Labor Day will be observed on September 7, 2026, and there will be no school for students.
When are Parent-Teacher Conferences in Grand Island Public Schools for 2026-2027?
Parent-Teacher Conferences are scheduled for October 5-7, 2026 and February 8-10, 2027, with early dismissal days for students.
When is Easter Break in Grand Island Public Schools for 2026-2027?
Easter Break is scheduled from March 26 through March 29, 2027.
When does the first semester end in Grand Island Public Schools for 2026-2027?
The first semester ends on December 18, 2026. Students will be dismissed early on that day.
When is GISH Graduation in Grand Island Public Schools for 2026-2027?
GISH Graduation is scheduled for May 8, 2027.
Are there emergency make-up days in the Grand Island Public Schools 2026-2027 calendar?
Yes. Emergency make-up days are scheduled from May 24 through May 27, 2027, if needed.

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Grand Island Public Schools calendar FAQs

When is the first day of school in Grand Island Public Schools for 2026-2027?
The first day of school for Kindergarten and grades 6, 8, and 9 in Grand Island Public Schools is August 12, 2026. The first day with all students attending is August 13, 2026.
When is Spring Break in Grand Island Public Schools for 2026-2027?
Spring Break in Grand Island Public Schools is scheduled from March 8 through March 12, 2027.
When is Christmas Break in Grand Island Public Schools for 2026-2027?
Christmas Break begins on December 21, 2026 and continues through January 1, 2027.
When is Winter Break in Grand Island Public Schools for 2026-2027?
Winter Break is observed from December 21, 2026 through January 1, 2027, with students returning after the break in January 2027.
When is Thanksgiving Break in Grand Island Public Schools for 2026-2027?
Thanksgiving (Fall Break) in Grand Island Public Schools is scheduled from November 25 through November 27, 2026.
When is the last day of school in Grand Island Public Schools for 2026-2027?
The last day of school for students is May 20, 2027. Students will be dismissed at 11:00 a.m.
When is Labor Day observed in Grand Island Public Schools during the 2026-2027 school year?
Labor Day will be observed on September 7, 2026, and there will be no school for students.
When are Parent-Teacher Conferences in Grand Island Public Schools for 2026-2027?
Parent-Teacher Conferences are scheduled for October 5-7, 2026 and February 8-10, 2027, with early dismissal days for students.
When is Easter Break in Grand Island Public Schools for 2026-2027?
Easter Break is scheduled from March 26 through March 29, 2027.
When does the first semester end in Grand Island Public Schools for 2026-2027?
The first semester ends on December 18, 2026. Students will be dismissed early on that day.
When is GISH Graduation in Grand Island Public Schools for 2026-2027?
GISH Graduation is scheduled for May 8, 2027.
Are there emergency make-up days in the Grand Island Public Schools 2026-2027 calendar?
Yes. Emergency make-up days are scheduled from May 24 through May 27, 2027, if needed.

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