For the 2026–2027 school year, the district serves 1,200 students across 3 schools in Idaho. Classes begin August 20, 2026 and end May 27, 2027, with 180 instructional days planned. All dates listed below are sourced from the district's official publications. Verify with West Jefferson School District #253 before scheduling around them.
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Official Calendar Images
Official calendar scans for West Jefferson School District #253. Click any page to open the full-size image.
School Calendar
Interactive Calendar
West Jefferson School District #253's 2026–2027 academic calendar — holidays, breaks, and key dates.
Month by Month Calendar
About the District
School Information
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Sources and Checks
Where these dates come from
How the 2026–2027 West Jefferson School District #253 calendar on this page was compiled and what to re-check before you rely on it.
- ✓District publication. Dates are taken from the calendar West Jefferson School District #253 published for 2026–2027, shown as images on this page.
- ✓Official website. Cross-checked against sd253.org.
- ✓Board-approved version is used where the district marks one.
- ✓First and last day match the published calendar.
- ✓Breaks and holidays are listed with their full date ranges.
- ✓Teacher / no-school days are included where the district lists them.
- ✓Changes happen. Districts amend calendars mid-year — confirm with West Jefferson School District #253 before booking around a date.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
West Jefferson School District #253 Calendar 2026–2027 — important dates and answers.
The first day of school for High School students in West Jefferson School District #253 is August 20, 2026. K-8 students begin school on August 24, 2026, and Preschool starts on August 31, 2026.
Spring Break in West Jefferson School District #253 is scheduled from March 22, 2027 through March 25, 2027.
Christmas Break in West Jefferson School District #253 begins on December 23, 2026 and continues through December 31, 2026.
Winter Break in West Jefferson School District #253 takes place from December 23, 2026 through December 31, 2026.
Thanksgiving Break in West Jefferson School District #253 is scheduled for November 25-26, 2026.
The last day of school in West Jefferson School District #253 is May 27, 2027, with an early out schedule.
Harvest Break in West Jefferson School District #253 runs from September 23, 2026 through October 6, 2026.
The second semester in West Jefferson School District #253 begins on January 18, 2027.
High School Graduation in West Jefferson School District #253 is scheduled for May 26, 2027.
The first semester ends on January 14, 2027 in West Jefferson School District #253.
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