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Port Arthur Independent School District TX Calendar 26-27

  • 2026/27
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  • 12 teacher days

The Port Arthur Independent School District 2026–27 school year runs from Aug 12, 2026 to May 26, 2027. Breaks include Thanksgiving break Nov 23-27, winter break Dec 21-Jan 1, and spring break Mar 8-12. The table below lists all teacher workdays and early release days. Download the PDF calendar, or read the FAQs.

School year starts Wed, Aug 12, 2026 First Day of School
School year ends Wed, May 26, 2027 Last Day of School
Next key date Wed, Aug 12, 2026 Counts down once the school year is under way

Port Arthur Independent School District 2026-27 calendar

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Port Arthur Independent 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
  • Other scheduled date

August 2026

  • Aug 3, 2026 — Convocation/Teacher Workday (1/2 Day)
  • Aug 4, 2026 — Campus PD
  • Aug 5-7, 2026 — District PD
  • Aug 10, 2026 — Campus PD
  • Aug 11, 2026 — Teacher Workday

September 2026

  • Sep 7, 2026 — Labor Day (School Closed)

October 2026

  • Oct 15-19, 2026 — Fall Break
  • Oct 20, 2026 — Campus PD
  • Oct 29, 2026 — Elementary Early Release / Parent-Teacher Conferences

November 2026

  • Nov 23-27, 2026 — Thanksgiving Break

December 2026

  • Dec 18, 2026 — Early Release / Campus PD
  • Dec 21, 2026-Jan 1, 2027 — Winter Break

January 2027

  • Dec 21, 2026-Jan 1, 2027 — Winter Break
  • Jan 4, 2027 — Teacher Workday
  • Jan 5, 2027 — Campus PD
  • Jan 18, 2027 — MLK Day (School Closed)

February 2027

  • Feb 5, 2027 — TET / Comp Day
  • Feb 15, 2027 — Presidents' Day (School Closed)
  • Feb 16, 2027 — District PD

March 2027

  • Mar 8-12, 2027 — Spring Break
  • Mar 15, 2027 — Teacher Workday
  • Mar 26, 2027 — Good Friday (School Closed)

April 2027

May 2027

  • May 6, 2027 — Elementary Early Release / Parent-Teacher Conferences
  • May 26, 2027 — Last Day of School
  • May 27, 2027 — Teacher Workday

June 2027

July 2027

Port Arthur Independent School District teacher and staff days 2026/27

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

  • Jul 29-30, 2026 New Teacher Orientation District source
  • Aug 3, 2026 Convocation/Teacher Workday (1/2 Day) District source
  • Aug 4, 2026 Campus PD District source
  • Aug 5-7, 2026 District PD District source
  • Aug 10, 2026 Campus PD District source
  • Aug 11, 2026 Teacher Workday District source
  • Oct 20, 2026 Campus PD District source
  • Jan 4, 2027 Teacher Workday District source
  • Jan 5, 2027 Campus PD District source
  • Feb 16, 2027 District PD District source
  • Mar 15, 2027 Teacher Workday District source
  • May 27, 2027 Teacher Workday District source

Port Arthur Independent School District breaks and holidays

School is closed to students on these dates.

  • Sep 7, 2026 Labor Day (School Closed) Holiday
  • Oct 15-19, 2026 Fall Break Break
  • Nov 23-27, 2026 Thanksgiving Break Break
  • Dec 21, 2026-Jan 1, 2027 Winter Break Break
  • Jan 18, 2027 MLK Day (School Closed) Holiday
  • Feb 15, 2027 Presidents' Day (School Closed) Holiday
  • Mar 8-12, 2027 Spring Break Break
  • Mar 26, 2027 Good Friday (School Closed) Holiday

Your checked 2026/27 Port Arthur Independent School District planning calendar

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Useful now26 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 July 12, 2026.
Full term dates table

Port Arthur Independent School District 2026–27 calendar dates

DateEvent
Jul 29-30, 2026New Teacher Orientation
Aug 3, 2026Convocation/Teacher Workday (1/2 Day)
Aug 4, 2026Campus PD
Aug 5-7, 2026District PD
Aug 10, 2026Campus PD
Aug 11, 2026Teacher Workday
Aug 12, 2026First Day of School
Sep 7, 2026Labor Day (School Closed)
Oct 15-19, 2026Fall Break
Oct 20, 2026Campus PD
Oct 29, 2026Elementary Early Release / Parent-Teacher Conferences
Nov 23-27, 2026Thanksgiving Break
Dec 18, 2026Early Release / Campus PD
Dec 21, 2026-Jan 1, 2027Winter Break
Jan 4, 2027Teacher Workday
Jan 5, 2027Campus PD
Jan 18, 2027MLK Day (School Closed)
Feb 5, 2027TET / Comp Day
Feb 15, 2027Presidents' Day (School Closed)
Feb 16, 2027District PD
Mar 8-12, 2027Spring Break
Mar 15, 2027Teacher Workday
Mar 26, 2027Good Friday (School Closed)
May 6, 2027Elementary Early Release / Parent-Teacher Conferences
May 26, 2027Last Day of School
May 27, 2027Teacher Workday

Port Arthur Independent School District Calendar 26-27 pdf FAQs

When is the first day of school in Port Arthur Independent School District for 2026-2027?
The first day of school for students in Port Arthur Independent School District is August 12, 2026.
When is Spring Break in Port Arthur Independent School District for 2026-2027?
Spring Break is scheduled from March 8 through March 12, 2027. Students return to school on March 16, 2027 after the teacher workday on March 15.
When is Christmas Break in Port Arthur Independent School District for 2026-2027?
Christmas Break is part of the district's Winter Break, which runs from December 21, 2026 through January 1, 2027.
When is Winter Break in Port Arthur Independent School District for 2026-2027?
Winter Break begins on December 21, 2026 and ends on January 1, 2027. Teachers return on January 4, and students resume classes after the break.
When is Thanksgiving Break in Port Arthur Independent School District for 2026-2027?
Thanksgiving Break is scheduled from November 23 through November 27, 2026.
When is the last day of school in Port Arthur Independent School District for 2026-2027?
The last day of school for students is May 26, 2027.
When is Fall Break in Port Arthur Independent School District for 2026-2027?
Fall Break will take place from October 15 through October 19, 2026.
When is Labor Day in Port Arthur Independent School District for 2026-2027?
Schools will be closed for Labor Day on September 7, 2026.
When is Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Port Arthur Independent School District for 2026-2027?
Port Arthur Independent School District will observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day on January 18, 2027, and schools will be closed.
When is Presidents' Day in Port Arthur Independent School District for 2026-2027?
Schools will be closed for Presidents' Day on February 15, 2027.
When is Good Friday in Port Arthur Independent School District for 2026-2027?
Port Arthur Independent School District will observe Good Friday on March 26, 2027.
When are Parent-Teacher Conferences in Port Arthur Independent School District for 2026-2027?
Elementary Parent-Teacher Conference early release days are scheduled for October 29, 2026 and May 6, 2027.
Are there teacher workdays during the Port Arthur Independent School District 2026-2027 school year?
Yes. Teacher workdays are scheduled on August 3, August 11, 2026, January 4, 2027, March 15, 2027, and May 27, 2027. Students do not attend classes on these days.
When are the Professional Development (PD) days in Port Arthur Independent School District for 2026-2027?
Campus PD days are August 4, August 10, October 20, December 18 (Campus PD/Early Release), and January 5. District PD days are August 5-7, 2026 and February 16, 2027.
When does the Port Arthur Independent School District 2026-2027 school year end for teachers?
The final teacher workday for the 2026-2027 school year is May 27, 2027.

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Port Arthur Independent School District calendar FAQs

When is the first day of school in Port Arthur Independent School District for 2026-2027?
The first day of school for students in Port Arthur Independent School District is August 12, 2026.
When is Spring Break in Port Arthur Independent School District for 2026-2027?
Spring Break is scheduled from March 8 through March 12, 2027. Students return to school on March 16, 2027 after the teacher workday on March 15.
When is Christmas Break in Port Arthur Independent School District for 2026-2027?
Christmas Break is part of the district's Winter Break, which runs from December 21, 2026 through January 1, 2027.
When is Winter Break in Port Arthur Independent School District for 2026-2027?
Winter Break begins on December 21, 2026 and ends on January 1, 2027. Teachers return on January 4, and students resume classes after the break.
When is Thanksgiving Break in Port Arthur Independent School District for 2026-2027?
Thanksgiving Break is scheduled from November 23 through November 27, 2026.
When is the last day of school in Port Arthur Independent School District for 2026-2027?
The last day of school for students is May 26, 2027.
When is Fall Break in Port Arthur Independent School District for 2026-2027?
Fall Break will take place from October 15 through October 19, 2026.
When is Labor Day in Port Arthur Independent School District for 2026-2027?
Schools will be closed for Labor Day on September 7, 2026.
When is Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Port Arthur Independent School District for 2026-2027?
Port Arthur Independent School District will observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day on January 18, 2027, and schools will be closed.
When is Presidents' Day in Port Arthur Independent School District for 2026-2027?
Schools will be closed for Presidents' Day on February 15, 2027.
When is Good Friday in Port Arthur Independent School District for 2026-2027?
Port Arthur Independent School District will observe Good Friday on March 26, 2027.
When are Parent-Teacher Conferences in Port Arthur Independent School District for 2026-2027?
Elementary Parent-Teacher Conference early release days are scheduled for October 29, 2026 and May 6, 2027.
Are there teacher workdays during the Port Arthur Independent School District 2026-2027 school year?
Yes. Teacher workdays are scheduled on August 3, August 11, 2026, January 4, 2027, March 15, 2027, and May 27, 2027. Students do not attend classes on these days.
When are the Professional Development (PD) days in Port Arthur Independent School District for 2026-2027?
Campus PD days are August 4, August 10, October 20, December 18 (Campus PD/Early Release), and January 5. District PD days are August 5-7, 2026 and February 16, 2027.
When does the Port Arthur Independent School District 2026-2027 school year end for teachers?
The final teacher workday for the 2026-2027 school year is May 27, 2027.

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