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School Calendar
Download Independence Community School District's 2026–2027 academic calendar PDF — holidays, breaks, and key dates.
For the 2026–2027 school year, the district serves 1,700 students across 5 schools in Iowa. Classes begin August 24, 2026 and end May 26, 2027, with 180 instructional days planned. All dates listed below are sourced from the district's official publications. Verify with Independence Community School District before scheduling around them.
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Common Questions
Independence Community School District Calendar 2026–2027 — important dates and answers.
The first day of school for students in Independence Community School District is August 24, 2026.
Spring Break is scheduled from March 24 through March 29, 2027. Classes resume after the break, with a Non-Student Day on March 30, 2027.
Christmas Break begins on December 23, 2026 and continues through January 1, 2027.
Winter Break runs from December 23, 2026, through January 1, 2027. Students return after the Non-Student Day on January 4, with classes resuming on January 5, 2027.
Thanksgiving Break is scheduled from November 25 through November 27, 2026. There will be no school during these dates.
The last day of school is May 26, 2027. Students will be dismissed two hours early on this day.
The first grading term ends on October 23, 2026.
The second grading term ends on January 15, 2027.
Parent-Teacher Conferences are scheduled for October 15-16, 2026 and March 4-5, 2027.
Labor Day will be observed on September 7, 2026, and there will be no school.
Memorial Day falls on May 31, 2027. There will be no school on this holiday.
Following Winter Break and the Non-Student Day on January 4, students return to class on January 5, 2027.
Graduation is scheduled for May 23, 2027.
Seniors' last day of school is May 19, 2027.
Yes. Non-Student/Professional Learning Days are scheduled on August 18-20, 2026; October 19, 2026; January 4, 2027; January 18, 2027; February 15, 2027; March 30, 2027; and May 27, 2027.
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