For the 2026–2027 school year, the district serves 1,800 students across 5 schools in Kansas. Classes begin August 17, 2026 and end May 20, 2027, with 180 instructional days planned. All dates listed below are sourced from the district's official publications. Verify with USD 353 before scheduling around them.
Visual Calendar
Official Calendar Images
Official calendar scans for USD 353. Click any page to open the full-size image.
School Calendar
Interactive Calendar
USD 353's 2026–2027 academic calendar — holidays, breaks, and key dates.
Month by Month Calendar
About the District
School Information
Details and contact information for USD 353.
Sources and Checks
Where these dates come from
How the 2026–2027 USD 353 calendar on this page was compiled and what to re-check before you rely on it.
- ✓District publication. Dates are taken from the calendar USD 353 published for 2026–2027, shown as images on this page.
- ✓Official website. Cross-checked against usd353.com.
- ✓Board-approved version is used where the district marks one.
- ✓First and last day match the published calendar.
- ✓Breaks and holidays are listed with their full date ranges.
- ✓Teacher / no-school days are included where the district lists them.
- ✓Changes happen. Districts amend calendars mid-year — confirm with USD 353 before booking around a date.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
USD 353 Calendar 2026–2027 — important dates and answers.
The first day of school in USD 353 for the 2026-2027 school year is August 17, 2026.
Spring Break in USD 353 is scheduled from March 15 through March 19, 2027.
Christmas Break begins on December 21, 2026, and continues through December 31, 2026.
Winter Break in USD 353 runs from December 21, 2026, through January 1, 2027.
Thanksgiving Break is scheduled from November 23 through November 27, 2026.
The last day of school for students in USD 353 is May 20, 2027, with dismissal at 11:00 AM.
Yes. Teacher in-service days are scheduled on August 10-11, August 14, 2026, and additional in-service activities occur on August 13, 2026.
Students do not have school on September 4 and September 7, 2026, for the Labor Day holiday period.
Parent-Teacher Conferences are scheduled for October 20, 2026, from 4:00 PM to 7:30 PM, and October 22, 2026, from 8:00 AM to 7:30 PM.
Spring Parent-Teacher Conferences are scheduled for March 23, 2027, from 4:00 PM to 7:30 PM, and March 25, 2027, from 8:00 AM to 7:30 PM.
Yes. Conference release days are October 23, 2026, and March 26, 2027.
USD 353 schools are closed on January 18, 2027, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Graduation is scheduled for May 16, 2027, at 2:00 PM.
The seniors' last day is May 13, 2027.
Yes. Teacher work days are scheduled on August 12, 2026, October 16, 2026, March 12, 2027, and the afternoon of May 20, 2027.
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