For the 2026–2027 school year, the district serves 190,000 students across 270 schools in Houston Area, Texas. Classes begin August 10, 2026 and end May 28, 2027, with 180 instructional days planned. All dates listed below are sourced from the district's official publications. Verify with Houston Independent School District before scheduling around them.
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About the District
School Information
Details and contact information for Houston Independent School District HISD.
Houston Independent School District HISD
Address4400 W 18th St, Houston, TX 77092
Phone(713) 556-6000
Websitewww.houstonisd.org
SuperintendentMike Miles
Academic Facts
Students~190,000
Schools274
Grade RangePK-12
Instr. Days180
RegionHouston Area
Who This Calendar Applies To
Schools Covered by This Calendar
The 2026–2027 Houston Independent School District academic calendar applies district-wide to all 274 campuses — expand a category to see every school.
Early Childhood & Pre-K Centers9
- Bellfort Early Childhood Center (EE–KG)
- Energized for Excellence Academy Early Childhood Center (PK)
- Farias Early Childhood Center (EE–PK)
- Fonwood Early Childhood Center (EE–KG)
- Halpin Early Childhood Center (EE–KG)
- King Early Childhood Center (EE–KG)
- Laurenzo Early Childhood Center (EE–KG)
- Mistral Center for Early Childhood (EE–KG)
- Rdspd (EE)
Elementary Schools161
- Alcott Elementary School (EE–05)
- Almeda Elementary School (EE–05)
- Anderson Elementary School (EE–05)
- Ashford Elementary School (EE–05)
- Askew Elementary School (EE–05)
- Atherton Elementary School (EE–05)
- Barrick Elementary School (EE–05)
- Bastian Elementary School (EE–05)
- Bell Elementary School (EE–05)
- Benavidez Elementary School (EE–05)
- Benbrook Elementary School (EE–05)
- Berry Elementary School (EE–05)
- Blackshear Elementary School (EE–05)
- Bonham Elementary School (EE–05)
- Bonner Elementary School (EE–05)
- Braeburn Elementary School (EE–05)
- Briargrove Elementary School (EE–05)
- Briscoe Elementary School (EE–05)
- Brookline Elementary School (EE–05)
- Browning Elementary School (EE–05)
- Bruce Elementary School (EE–05)
- Burbank Elementary School (EE–05)
- Burnet Elementary School (EE KG–05)
- Burrus Elementary School (EE–05)
- Bush Elementary School (EE–05)
- Cage Elementary School (EE–05)
- Carrillo Elementary School (EE–05)
- Codwell Elementary School (EE–05)
- Condit Elementary School (EE–05)
- Cook Jr Elementary School (EE–05)
- Coop Elementary School (EE–05)
- Cornelius Elementary School (EE–05)
- Crespo Elementary School (EE–05)
- Crockett Elementary School (EE–05)
- Cunningham Elementary School (EE–05)
- Davila Elementary School (EE–05)
- De Chaumes Elementary School (EE–05)
- De Zavala Elementary School (EE–05)
- Deanda Elementary School (EE–05)
- Dogan Elementary School (EE–05)
- Durham Elementary School (EE–05)
- Durkee Elementary School (EE–05)
- Eliot Elementary School (EE–05)
- Elmore Elementary School (EE–05)
- Elrod Elementary School (EE–05)
- Emerson Elementary School (EE–05)
- Energized for Excellence Academy Elementary School (KG–05)
- Field Elementary School (EE–05)
- Foerster Elementary School (EE–05)
- Fondren Elementary School (EE–05)
- Foster Elementary School (EE–05)
- Franklin Elementary School (EE–05)
- Frost Elementary School (EE–05)
- Gallegos Elementary School (EE–05)
- Garcia Elementary School (EE–05)
- Garden Villas Elementary School (EE–05)
- Golfcrest Elementary School (EE–05)
- Gregg Elementary School (EE–05)
- Grissom Elementary School (EE–05)
- Gross Elementary School (EE–05)
- Harris J R Elementary School (EE–05)
- Harris R P Elementary School (EE–05)
- Hartsfield Elementary School (EE–05)
- Harvard Elementary School (EE–05)
- Helms Elementary School (EE–05)
- Henderson J Elementary School (EE–05)
- Henderson N Elementary School (EE–05)
- Herod Elementary School (EE–05)
- Herrera Elementary School (EE–05)
- Highland Hts Elementary School (EE–05)
- Hilliard Elementary School (EE–05)
- Hines-Caldwell (EE–05)
- Hobby Elementary School (EE–05)
- Horn Elementary School (EE–05)
- Isaacs Elementary School (EE–05)
- Janowski Elementary School (EE–05)
- Jefferson Elementary School (EE–05)
- Kashmere Gardens Elementary School (EE–05)
- Kelso Elementary School (EE–05)
- Kennedy Elementary School (EE–05)
- Ketelsen Elementary School (EE–05)
- Kolter Elementary School (EE–05)
- Lantrip Elementary School (EE–05)
- Law Elementary School (EE–05)
- Lewis Elementary School (01–05)
- Lockhart Elementary School (EE–05)
- Longfellow Elementary School (EE–05)
- Looscan Elementary School (EE–05)
- Love Elementary School (EE–05)
- Lovett Elementary School (EE–05)
- Lyons Elementary School (EE–05)
- Macgregor Elementary School (EE–05)
- Mading Elementary School (EE–05)
- Mark White Elementary School (EE–05)
- Marshall Elementary School (EE–05)
- Martinez C Elementary School (EE–05)
- Martinez R Elementary School (EE–05)
- Mcgowen Elementary School (EE–05)
- Mcnamara Elementary School (EE–05)
- Memorial Elementary School (EE–05)
- Milne Elementary School (EE–05)
- Mitchell Elementary School (EE–05)
- Montgomery Elementary School (EE–05)
- Moreno Elementary School (EE–05)
- Neff Early Childhood Center (EE–01)
- Neff Elementary School (02–05)
- Northline Elementary School (EE–05)
- Oak Forest Elementary School (EE KG–05)
- Oates Elementary School (EE–05)
- Osborne Elementary School (EE–05)
- Park Place Elementary School (EE–05)
- Parker Elementary School (EE–05)
- Patterson Elementary School (EE–05)
- Peck Elementary School (EE–05)
- Petersen Elementary School (EE–05)
- Piney Point Elementary School (EE–05)
- Pleasantville Elementary School (EE–05)
- Poe Elementary School (EE–05)
- Port Houston Elementary School (EE–05)
- Pugh Elementary School (EE–05)
- Ray Daily Elementary School (EE–05)
- Red Elementary School (EE–05)
- Reynolds Elementary School (EE–05)
- River Oaks Elementary School (EE KG–05)
- Roberts Elementary School (EE–05)
- Robinson Elementary School (EE–05)
- Roderick R Paige Elementary School (EE–05)
- Rodriguez Elementary School (EE–05)
- Roosevelt Elementary School (EE–05)
- Ross Elementary School (EE–05)
- Rucker Elementary School (EE–05)
- Sanchez Elementary School (EE–05)
- Scarborough Elementary School (EE–05)
- School at St George Place (EE–05)
- Scroggins Elementary School (EE–05)
- Seguin Elementary School (EE–05)
- Shadowbriar Elementary School (PK–05)
- Shadydale Elementary School (EE KG–05)
- Shearn Elementary School (EE–05)
- Sherman Elementary School (EE–05)
- Sinclair Elementary School (EE–05)
- Smith Elementary School (EE–05)
- Southmayd Elementary School (EE–05)
- Stevens Elementary School (EE–05)
- Sutton Elementary School (EE–05)
- Thompson Elementary School (EE–05)
- Tijerina Elementary School (EE–05)
- Tinsley Elementary School (EE 01–05)
- Travis Elementary School (KG–05)
- Twain Elementary School (KG–05)
- Valley West Elementary School (EE–05)
- Wainwright Elementary School (EE–05)
- Walnut Bend Elementary School (EE–05)
- Wesley Elementary School (EE–05)
- West University Elementary School (EE–05)
- Whidby Elementary School (EE–05)
- White E Elementary School (EE–05)
- Whittier Elementary School (EE–05)
- Windsor Village Elementary School (EE–05)
- Woodson School (EE–05)
- Young Elementary School (EE–05)
Middle & Junior High Schools41
- Attucks Middle School (06–08)
- Baylor College of Medicine Academy at Ryan (06–08)
- Baylor College of Medicine Biotech Academy at Rusk (06–08)
- Black Middle School (06–08)
- Burbank Middle School (06–08)
- Clifton Middle School (06–08)
- Cullen Middle School (06–08)
- Deady Middle School (06–08)
- Edison Middle School (06–08)
- Energized for Excellence Academy Inc Middle School (06–08)
- Energized for STEM Academy Middle School (06–08)
- Fleming Middle School (06–08)
- Fondren Middle School (06–08)
- Fonville Middle School (06–08)
- Forest Brook Middle School (06–08)
- Hamilton Middle School (06–08)
- Hartman Middle School (06–08)
- Henry Middle School (06–08)
- High School Ahead Academy (06–08)
- Hogg Middle School (06–08)
- Holland Middle School (06–08)
- Key Middle School (06–08)
- Lanier Middle School (06–08)
- Las Americas (04–08)
- Lawson Middle School (06–08)
- Marshall Middle School (06–08)
- Mcreynolds Middle School (06–08)
- Meyerland Middle School (06–08)
- Navarro Middle School (06–08)
- Ortiz Middle School (06–08)
- Pershing Middle School (06–08)
- Pin Oak Middle School (06–08)
- Project Chrysalis Middle School (06–08)
- Revere Middle School (06–08)
- Stevenson Middle School (06–08)
- Sugar Grove Academy (06–08)
- Tanglewood Middle School (06–08)
- Thomas Middle School (06–08)
- Welch Middle School (06–08)
- West Briar Middle School (06–08)
- Williams Middle School (06–08)
High Schools41
- Austin High School (09–12)
- Bellaire High School (09–12)
- Carnegie Vanguard High School (09–12)
- Challenge Early College High School (09–12)
- Chavez High School (09–12)
- Debakey High School for Health Prof (09–12)
- East Early College High School (09–12)
- Eastwood Academy (09–12)
- Energized for STEM Academy High School (09–12)
- Energy Institute High School (09–12)
- Furr High School (09–12)
- Hcc Life Skills Program (12)
- Heights High School (09–12)
- High School for Law and Justice (09–12)
- Houston Academy for International Studies (09–12)
- Houston Math Science and Technology Center (09–12)
- Jones Futures Academy (09–12)
- Kashmere High School (09–12)
- Kinder High School for Performing and Visual Arts (09–12)
- Lamar High School (09–12)
- Liberty High School (11–12)
- Madison High School (09–12)
- Middle College High School at Hcc Fraga (09–12)
- Middle College High School at Hcc Gulfton (09–12)
- Milby High School (09–12)
- Mount Carmel Academy (09–12)
- North Forest High School (09–12)
- North Houston Early College High School (09–12)
- Northside High School (09–12)
- Scarborough High School (09–12)
- Sharpstown High School (09–12)
- South Early College High School (09–12)
- Sterling High School (09–12)
- Waltrip High School (09–12)
- Washington Bths (09–12)
- Westbury High School (09–12)
- Westside High School (09–12)
- Wheatley High School (09–12)
- Wisdom High School (09–12)
- Worthing High School (09–12)
- Yates High School (09–12)
Combined & Specialized Campuses19
- Arabic Immersion Magnet School (PK–08)
- Briarmeadow Charter (EE–08)
- Community Services-Sec (EE–12)
- Ella J Baker Montessori School (EE–08)
- Garden Oaks Montessori (EE–08)
- Gregory-Lincoln Education Center (EE–08)
- Harris Co JJAEP (04–12)
- Long Academy (06–12)
- Mandarin Immersion Magnet School (PK–08)
- Mickey Leland College Prep Academy for Young Men (06–12)
- Pilgrim Academy (EE–08)
- Reagan K-8 Educational Center (EE–08)
- Rice School /la Escuela Rice (KG–08)
- Sharpstown International School (06–12)
- Soar Center (EE–12)
- T H Rogers School (EE KG–12)
- Texas Connections Academy at Houston (03–12)
- Wharton K-8 Dual Language Academy (EE–08)
- Young Women's College Prep Academy (06–12)
Alternative & Specialized Campuses3
- Elementary School DAEP (KG–05)
- Harper DAEP (09–12)
- Secondary DAEP (06–08)
Campus list from the Texas Education Agency school directory. Individual campuses set their own bell schedules, and schools on an alternative or extended-year calendar may adjust specific dates — confirm with the school before planning around a date.
Sources and Checks
Where these dates come from
How the 2026–2027 Houston Independent School District 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 Houston Independent School District published for 2026–2027, shown as images on this page.
- ✓Official website. Cross-checked against houstonisd.org.
- ✓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 Houston Independent School District before booking around a date.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Houston Independent School District Calendar 2026–2027 — important dates and answers.
When is the first day of school in Houston Independent School District for 2026-2027?
The first day of school in Houston Independent School District for the 2026-2027 school year is August 10, 2026.
When is spring break in Houston Independent School District for 2026-2027?
Spring Break in Houston Independent School District for the 2026-2027 school year is from March 8 through March 12, 2027.
When is Christmas break in Houston Independent School District for 2026-2027?
Christmas break in Houston Independent School District for the 2026-2027 school year begins on December 21, 2026 and continues through December 31, 2026.
When is winter break in Houston Independent School District for 2026-2027?
Winter break in Houston Independent School District for the 2026-2027 school year runs from December 21, 2026 to December 31, 2026.
When is Thanksgiving break in Houston Independent School District for 2026-2027?
Thanksgiving break in Houston Independent School District for the 2026-2027 school year is scheduled from November 23 through November 27, 2026. Thanksgiving Day falls on November 26, 2026.
When is the last day of school in Houston Independent School District for 2026-2027?
The last day of school for students in Houston Independent School District for the 2026-2027 school year is May 28, 2027.
When is Labor Day in Houston Independent School District for 2026-2027?
Labor Day in Houston Independent School District for the 2026-2027 school year is observed on September 7, 2026.
When is MLK Jr. Day in Houston Independent School District for 2026-2027?
MLK Jr. Day in Houston Independent School District for the 2026-2027 school year is observed on January 18, 2027.
When is Memorial Day in Houston Independent School District for 2026-2027?
Memorial Day in Houston Independent School District for the 2026-2027 school year is observed on May 31, 2027.
When is Chavez-Huerta Day observed in Houston Independent School District for 2026-2027?
Chavez-Huerta Day is observed on March 29, 2027 in Houston Independent School District during the 2026-2027 school year.
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