The Shawnee Mission School District SMSD 2026-2027 academic year begins on August 12, 2026 and ends on May 25, 2027. Winter break covers December 21, 2026 to January 4, 2027, spring break falls March 15-19, 2027, Thanksgiving break spans November 23-27, 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 26,000 students across 34 schools in Kansas. Classes begin August 14, 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 Shawnee Mission School District before scheduling around them.
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Shawnee Mission School District Calendar 2026–2027 — important dates and answers.
Classes begin for Grades 1-7 and 9 on August 12, 2026. Classes begin for Grades 8 and 10-12 on August 13, 2026. The first day for Pre-K and Kindergarten is August 14, 2026.
Spring Break is scheduled from March 15-19, 2027.
Christmas Break falls during Winter Break, which runs from December 21, 2026 through January 4, 2027.
Winter Break is from December 21, 2026 to January 4, 2027. Students return after January 4, 2027.
Thanksgiving Break is from November 23-27, 2026.
The last day of school for Pre-K is May 25, 2027. The last day for Grades K-11 (Early Dismissal) is May 26, 2027. Final exams for Grades 9-12 conclude on May 26, 2027.
Labor Day is observed on September 7, 2026, and schools/offices are closed.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is observed on January 18, 2027, and schools/offices are closed.
Presidents’ Day is observed on February 15, 2027, and schools/offices are closed.
Memorial Day is observed on May 31, 2027.
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