Great Bend Public Schools - USD 428 serves 2,800 students across 6 schools in Kansas for the 2026–2027 school year. Classes begin August 19, 2026 and end May 18, 2027, with 180 instructional days planned. All dates listed below are sourced from the district's official publications. Verify with Great Bend Public Schools - USD 428 before scheduling around them.
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School Calendar
Download Great Bend Public Schools - USD 428's 2026–2027 academic calendar PDF — holidays, breaks, and key dates.
About the District
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Common Questions
Great Bend Public Schools - USD 428 Calendar 2026–2027 — important dates and answers.
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.
Spring Break is scheduled from March 15 through March 19, 2027.
Christmas Break begins December 21, 2026 and continues through December 31, 2026. January 1, 2027 is also part of Winter Recess.
Winter Break runs from December 21, 2026 through January 1, 2027.
Thanksgiving Recess is scheduled from November 25 through November 27, 2026.
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.
The second semester and 4th quarter end on May 18, 2027.
The first quarter ends on October 16, 2026.
The third quarter ends on March 11, 2027.
Great Bend High School graduation is scheduled for May 16, 2027 at 5:00 pm.
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