The Lawrence Public Schools USD 497 2026-2027 academic year begins on August 13, 2026 and ends on May 26, 2027. Winter break covers December 18, 2026 to January 4, 2027, spring break falls March 12 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 10,000 students across 22 schools in Kansas. Classes begin August 13, 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 Lawrence Public Schools before scheduling around them.
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Lawrence Public Schools Calendar 2026–2027 — important dates and answers.
The first day of school for K-12 students in Lawrence Public Schools is August 13, 2026. Preschool & Early Childhood students begin on August 18, 2026.
Spring Break is scheduled from March 12 through March 19, 2027.
Christmas Break is part of Winter Break and runs from December 18 through December 31, 2026.
Winter Break begins on December 18, 2026 and continues through January 4, 2027. Students return for the second semester on January 5, 2027.
Thanksgiving (Fall Break) is observed from November 23 through November 27, 2026. The district is closed on November 26 and November 27, 2026.
The last day of school for K-8 students is May 26, 2027 (early release), which also marks the end of the 4th quarter.
The first day of the second semester is January 5, 2027.
Fall Break is scheduled from November 23 through November 27, 2026.
The first quarter ends on October 8, 2026.
The third quarter ends on March 11, 2027.
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