The Iola USD 257 2026-2027 academic year begins on August 12, 2026 and ends on May 13, 2027. Winter break covers December 21, 2026 to January 1, 2027, spring break falls March 15 through March 19, 2027, Thanksgiving break spans November 23 through November 27, 2026. See the full official calendar, downloadable PDF, and complete list of key dates below.
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For the 2026–2027 school year, the district serves 1,300 students across 4 schools in Kansas. Classes begin August 12, 2026 and end May 13, 2027, with 180 instructional days planned. All dates listed below are sourced from the district's official publications. Verify with Iola USD 257 before scheduling around them.
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Iola USD 257 Calendar 2026–2027 — important dates and answers.
The first day of school for K-6 and 9th grade students in IOLA USD #257 is August 12, 2026. PK, grades 7-8, and grades 10-12 begin school on August 13, 2026.
Spring Break in IOLA USD #257 is scheduled from March 15 through March 19, 2027.
Christmas Break in IOLA USD #257 begins on December 21, 2026, and continues through January 1, 2027.
Winter Break runs from December 21, 2026, through January 1, 2027. Classes resume on January 5, 2027.
Thanksgiving Break is scheduled from November 23 through November 27, 2026.
The last day of school for students in IOLA USD #257 is May 13, 2027.
The first quarter ends on October 8, 2026.
The second quarter ends on December 17, 2026.
The third quarter ends on March 4, 2027.
Labor Day holiday is observed on September 7, 2026, and there will be no school.
Parent-Teacher Conference Weeks are October 19-22, 2026, and March 8-11, 2027.
Commencement is scheduled for May 8, 2027, at 2:00 PM.
Prom is scheduled for April 17, 2027.
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