HAYS USD 489 serves 5,000 students across 8 schools in Kansas for the 2026–2027 school year. Classes begin August 19, 2026 and end May 21, 2027, with 180 instructional days planned. All dates listed below are sourced from the district's official publications. Verify with HAYS USD 489 before scheduling around them.
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School Calendar
Download HAYS USD 489's 2026–2027 academic calendar PDF — holidays, breaks, and key dates.
About the District
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Common Questions
HAYS USD 489 Calendar 2026–2027 — important dates and answers.
The first day of school in HAYS USD 489 for the 2026-2027 school year is August 19, 2026.
Spring Break in HAYS USD 489 is scheduled from March 15, 2027 through March 19, 2027.
Christmas Break in HAYS USD 489 begins on December 21, 2026 and continues through January 4, 2027.
Winter Break in HAYS USD 489 runs from December 21, 2026 through January 4, 2027.
Thanksgiving Break (Fall Recess) in HAYS USD 489 is scheduled from November 25, 2026 through November 27, 2026.
The last full day for HMS/HHS students is May 20, 2027. The final half day for Elementary School students is May 21, 2027.
Labor Day holiday is observed on September 7, 2026 and there is no school.
Parent Teacher Conference no-school days are October 29-30, 2026 and March 26-29, 2027.
Students return to school on January 5, 2027 following Winter Break.
HHS Graduation is scheduled for May 16, 2027.
Teacher Inservice no-school dates are August 17-18, 2026; September 14, 2026; October 12, 2026; November 2, 2026; January 4, 2027; February 15, 2027; April 12, 2027; and May 3, 2027.
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