Official School Calendar for Academic Year 2026-2027
Zapata County Independent School District 2026–27 calendar dates
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Jul 27-31, 2026 | New Teacher Orientation |
| Aug 3-7, 2026 | Professional Development |
| Aug 10, 2026 | First Day of School |
| Sep 18 & 21, 2026 | 1st Six Weeks Break |
| Oct 2, 2026 | Professional Development |
| Oct 23 & 26, 2026 | 2nd Six Weeks Break |
| Nov 20, 2026 | Professional Development |
| Nov 23-27, 2026 | Thanksgiving Break |
| Nov 30-Dec 11, 2026 | End-of-Course (EOC) Testing |
| Dec 18, 2026 | Professional Development |
| Dec 21, 2026-Jan 1, 2027 | Christmas Break |
| Jan 4, 2027 | Professional Development |
| Feb 12 & 15, 2027 | Bad Weather Days |
| Mar 10, 2027 | Early Release |
| Mar 11-12, 2027 | County Fair |
| Mar 15-19, 2027 | Spring Break |
| Mar 29, 2027 | Professional Development |
| Apr 5-16, 2027 | STAAR/EOC RLA, English I & II Testing |
| Apr 12-23, 2027 | STAAR/EOC Science & History Testing |
| Apr 19-30, 2027 | STAAR/EOC Math Testing |
| May 28, 2027 | Professional Development |
| May 28, 2027 | Last Day of School |
| Jun 14-25, 2027 | End-of-Course (EOC) Testing |
Zapata County Independent School District Calendar 26-27 Revised FAQs
When is the first day of school in Zapata County Independent School District for 2026-2027?
The first day of school in Zapata County Independent School District is Monday, August 10, 2026.
When is the first six-weeks break in Zapata County Independent School District for 2026-2027?
The first six-weeks break is scheduled for September 18 and September 21, 2026.
When is the second six-weeks break in Zapata County Independent School District for 2026-2027?
The second six-weeks break is scheduled for October 23 and October 26, 2026.
When is Thanksgiving break in Zapata County Independent School District for 2026-2027?
Thanksgiving break is from Monday, November 23 through Friday, November 27, 2026.
When is Christmas break in Zapata County Independent School District for 2026-2027?
Christmas break begins on Monday, December 21, 2026, and ends on Friday, January 1, 2027.
When is winter break in Zapata County Independent School District for 2026-2027?
Winter break, also listed as Christmas break, is from December 21, 2026, through January 1, 2027. January 4, 2027, is a professional development day.
When are the bad weather days in Zapata County Independent School District for 2026-2027?
The designated bad weather days are February 12 and February 15, 2027.
When is the early release day in Zapata County Independent School District for 2026-2027?
The early release day is Wednesday, March 10, 2027.
When is the county fair break in Zapata County Independent School District for 2026-2027?
The county fair break is scheduled for March 11 and March 12, 2027.
When is spring break in Zapata County Independent School District for 2026-2027?
Spring break is from Monday, March 15 through Friday, March 19, 2027.
When are the professional development days in Zapata County Independent School District for 2026-2027?
Professional development is scheduled for August 3-7, October 2, November 20 and December 18, 2026, and January 4, March 29 and May 28, 2027.
When is STAAR and End-of-Course testing in Zapata County Independent School District for 2026-2027?
EOC testing is scheduled for November 30-December 11, 2026. Spring testing windows include April 5-16 for RLA and English I and II, April 12-23 for Science and History, and April 19-30, 2027, for Mathematics. An additional EOC testing window is scheduled for June 14-25, 2027.
When is graduation in Zapata County Independent School District for 2026-2027?
Graduation is scheduled for Friday, May 28, 2027.
When is the last day of school in Zapata County Independent School District for 2026-2027?
The final regular student day is Thursday, May 27, 2027. Graduation and a professional development day are scheduled for Friday, May 28, 2027.
Dates can change after publication. Read our calendar disclaimer.