For the 2026–2027 school year, Highland ISD publishes its official academic calendar for Texas. Classes begin Aug 12 and end May 21. All dates listed below are sourced from the district's official publications. Verify with Highland ISD before scheduling around them.
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2026–2027
School Calendar
Interactive Calendar
Highland ISD's 2026–2027 academic calendar — holidays, breaks, and key dates.
2026–2027
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School Day
Holiday / No School
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AUGUST 202613 days
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First Day of School
Aug 12
SEPTEMBER 202620 days
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Labor Day Holiday
Sep 7
PLC Day / Student Holiday
Sep 21
OCTOBER 202621 days
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Columbus Day Holiday
Oct 12
NOVEMBER 202619 days
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Carnival Monday Holiday
Nov 2
Early Release Day
Nov 20
DECEMBER 202622 days
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Early Release Day / First Semester Ends
Dec 17
JANUARY 202718 days
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PLC Day / Student Holiday
Jan 4
Early Release Day
Jan 7
Holiday
Jan 8
FEBRUARY 202718 days
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PLC Day / Student Holiday
Feb 12
Presidents' Day Holiday
Feb 15
MARCH 202722 days
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Early Release Day
Mar 12
APRIL 202722 days
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Bad Weather Day
Apr 30
MAY 202714 days
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Bad Weather Day
May 7
Bad Weather Day
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Early Release Day / Last Day of School / Second Semester Ends
May 21
Key Dates 2026–2027
- First Day of SchoolAug 12, 2026School Opens
- Labor Day HolidaySep 7, 2026No School
- PLC Day / Student HolidaySep 21, 2026No School
- Columbus Day HolidayOct 12, 2026No School
- Carnival Monday HolidayNov 2, 2026No School
- Early Release DayNov 20, 2026Early Release
- Early Release Day / First Semester EndsDec 17, 2026Early Release
- PLC Day / Student HolidayJan 4, 2027No School
- Early Release DayJan 7, 2027Early Release
- HolidayJan 8, 2027No School
- PLC Day / Student HolidayFeb 12, 2027No School
- Presidents' Day HolidayFeb 15, 2027No School
- Early Release DayMar 12, 2027Early Release
- Bad Weather DayApr 30, 2027Event
- Bad Weather DayMay 7, 2027Event
- Bad Weather DayMay 14, 2027Event
- Early Release Day / Last Day of School / Second Semester EndsMay 21, 2027School Closes
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About the District
School Information
Details and contact information for Highland ISD.
Highland ISD
Websitehighland.esc14.net
Academic Facts
Students—
Schools2+
Grade RangePK-12
Instr. Days—
RegionTexas
Sources and Checks
Where these dates come from
How the 2026–2027 Highland ISD calendar on this page was compiled and what to re-check before you rely on it.
Sources used
- ✓District publication. Dates are taken from the calendar Highland ISD published for 2026–2027, shown as images on this page.
- ✓Official website. Cross-checked against highland.esc14.net.
- ✓Board-approved version is used where the district marks one.
What we check
- ✓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 Highland ISD before booking around a date.
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