Arkansas City Public Schools USD 470 serves 4,700 students across 8 schools in Kansas for the 2026–2027 school year. Classes begin August 19, 2026 and end May 20, 2027, with 180 instructional days planned. All dates listed below are sourced from the district's official publications. Verify with Arkansas City Public Schools USD 470 before scheduling around them.
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School Calendar
Download Arkansas City Public Schools USD 470's 2026–2027 academic calendar PDF — holidays, breaks, and key dates.
About the District
Details and contact information for Arkansas City Public Schools USD 470.
Common Questions
Arkansas City Public Schools USD 470 Calendar 2026–2027 — important dates and answers.
The first day of school for K-12 students in Arkansas City Public Schools is August 19, 2026. Full-day PreK begins on August 21, 2026, and half-day PreK starts on August 24, 2026.
Spring Break in Arkansas City Public Schools is scheduled from March 15, 2027, through March 19, 2027.
Christmas Break falls during Winter Break. Students are off from December 21, 2026, through January 4, 2027.
Winter Break begins on December 21, 2026, and continues until January 4, 2027. Classes resume on January 5, 2027.
Thanksgiving Break is scheduled from November 25, 2026, through November 27, 2026.
The last day of school for Arkansas City Public Schools is May 20, 2027.
Teachers report beginning August 12, 2026, with Professional Development taking place from August 12-14, 2026.
Parent-Teacher Conferences are scheduled from October 5-9, 2026, and February 15-19, 2027.
Online registration begins on July 13, 2026.
ACHS Graduation is tentatively scheduled for May 15, 2027.
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