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Official School Calendar for Academic Year 2026–2027
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Great Bend Public Schools – USD 428 Calendar (2026-2027)
Calendar by educounty.net
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Aug 3-4, 2026 | Enrollment |
| Aug 6-7, 10-12, 2026 | New Teacher Orientation |
| Aug 13, 2026 | Business Showcase/Teacher Inservice |
| Aug 14, 2026 | Teacher Inservice |
| Aug 17-18, 2026 | Teacher Workday |
| Aug 19, 2026 | First Day of Classes (Pre-K-6, 7, 9) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | First Day of Classes (Grades 8, 10-12) |
| Sep 7, 2026 | NO SCHOOL – Labor Day |
| Sep 28, 2026 | NO SCHOOL – Teacher Inservice |
| Oct 16, 2026 | End of 1st Quarter |
| Oct 16, 2026 | NO SCHOOL – Teacher Grading/Collaboration |
| Oct 19-20, 2026 | Parent Teacher Conferences 5-8 p.m. |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 11:45 Dismissal – PTC 1-4 p.m. |
| Oct 23, 2026 | NO SCHOOL |
| Nov 2, 2026 | NO SCHOOL – Teacher Inservice |
| Nov 25-27, 2026 | NO SCHOOL – Thanksgiving Recess |
| Dec 18, 2026 | End of 2nd Quarter/1st Semester |
| Dec 21-31, 2026 | NO SCHOOL – Winter Recess |
| Jan 1, 2027 | NO SCHOOL – Winter Recess |
| Jan 4, 2027 | NO SCHOOL – Teacher Work Day |
| Jan 18, 2027 | NO SCHOOL – Teacher Inservice (Martin Luther King Day) |
| Feb 22-23, 2027 | Parent Teacher Conferences 5-8 p.m. |
| Feb 25, 2027 | 11:45 Dismissal – PTC 1-4 p.m. |
| Feb 26, 2027 | NO SCHOOL |
| Mar 11, 2027 | End of 3rd Quarter |
| Mar 12, 2027 | NO SCHOOL – Teacher Grading/Collaboration |
| Mar 15-19, 2027 | NO SCHOOL – Spring Break |
| Mar 26, 2027 | NO SCHOOL – Spring Holiday |
| Mar 29, 2027 | NO SCHOOL – Teacher Collaboration/Grading |
| May 16, 2027 | GBHS Graduation – 5:00 pm |
| May 18, 2027 | End of 4th Quarter/Last Day of Classes |
| May 19, 2027 | Teacher Workday and Checkout |
Great Bend Public Schools – USD 428 Calendar 2026-2027 Important Dates
When is the first day of school in Great Bend Public Schools – USD 428 for 2026-2027?
The first day of classes for Pre-K–6, 7, and 9 is August 19, 2026. Grades 8, 10–12 begin on August 20, 2026 for the 2026-2027 school year.
When is Spring Break in Great Bend Public Schools – USD 428 for 2026-2027?
Spring Break is scheduled from March 15 through March 19, 2027.
When is Christmas Break in Great Bend Public Schools – USD 428 for 2026-2027?
Christmas Break begins December 21, 2026 and continues through December 31, 2026. January 1, 2027 is also part of Winter Recess.
When is Winter Break in Great Bend Public Schools – USD 428 for 2026-2027?
Winter Break runs from December 21, 2026 through January 1, 2027.
When is Thanksgiving Break in Great Bend Public Schools – USD 428 for 2026-2027?
Thanksgiving Recess is scheduled from November 25 through November 27, 2026.
When is the last day of school in Great Bend Public Schools – USD 428 for 2026-2027?
The last day of classes for the 2026-2027 school year is May 18, 2027. Teacher Workday and checkout takes place on May 19, 2027.
When does the second semester end in Great Bend Public Schools – USD 428 for 2026-2027?
The second semester and 4th quarter end on May 18, 2027.
When is the end of the first quarter in Great Bend Public Schools – USD 428 for 2026-2027?
The first quarter ends on October 16, 2026.
When is the end of the third quarter in Great Bend Public Schools – USD 428 for 2026-2027?
The third quarter ends on March 11, 2027.
When is graduation for Great Bend High School in 2026-2027?
Great Bend High School graduation is scheduled for May 16, 2027 at 5:00 pm.
Calendar Disclaimer
Dates are sourced from the official Great Bend Public Schools USD 428 26-27 Calendar Updated [PDF] website. Dates may change at the discretion of the district. Always verify with the official school website for the latest updates.
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