USD 259 Wichita Public Schools serves 47,000 students across 90 schools in Kansas for the 2026–2027 school year. Classes begin August 13, 2026 and end May 25, 2027, with 180 instructional days planned. All dates listed below are sourced from the district's official publications. Verify with USD 259 Wichita Public Schools before scheduling around them.
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School Calendar
Download USD 259 Wichita Public Schools's 2026–2027 academic calendar PDF — holidays, breaks, and key dates.
About the District
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Common Questions
USD 259 Wichita Public Schools Calendar 2026–2027 — important dates and answers.
The first day of school for USD 259 Wichita Public Schools for the 2026-2027 school year is August 13, 2026.
Spring Break is scheduled from March 15 to March 19, 2027.
Christmas Break (Winter Recess period including Christmas) runs from December 24, 2026 through January 1, 2027.
Winter Break (Student Winter Recess) is from December 21, 2026 to January 4, 2027. Students return on January 5, 2027.
Thanksgiving Break (Fall Recess) is from November 24 to November 27, 2026.
The last day of school for the 2026-2027 school year is May 25, 2027.
Parent-Teacher Conferences are held October 13–15, 2026 and March 9–11, 2027. There is no school on October 15, 2026 and March 11, 2027.
Labor Day Holiday is observed on September 7, 2026.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is observed on January 18, 2027.
High School Finals are scheduled December 16–17, 2026 and May 24–25, 2027.
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