For the 2026–2027 school year, the district serves 1,127 students across 4 schools in Taylor County, Texas. Classes begin Aug 5 and end May 27. All dates listed below are sourced from the district's official publications. Verify with Merkel ISD before scheduling around them.
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2026–2027
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Merkel ISD's 2026–2027 academic calendar — holidays, breaks, and key dates.
2026–2027
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AUGUST 202618 days
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District Convocation
Aug 3
Staff Development
Aug 4
First Day of School
Aug 5
SEPTEMBER 202620 days
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Labor Day Holiday
Sep 7
1st Six Weeks Ends
Sep 17
Staff Development
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2nd Six Weeks Begins
Sep 21
Homecoming
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OCTOBER 202621 days
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Oct 29
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NOVEMBER 202616 days
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3rd Six Weeks Begins
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Thanksgiving Holiday
Nov 23 — Nov 27
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3rd Six Weeks Ends
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Christmas Holiday
Dec 21 — Dec 31
JANUARY 202719 days
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Staff Development
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4th Six Weeks Begins
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FEBRUARY 202719 days
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4th Six Weeks Ends
Feb 18
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5th Six Weeks Begins
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MARCH 202718 days
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Mar 8 — Mar 12
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5th Six Weeks Ends
Apr 8
Staff Development
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6th Six Weeks Begins
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Last Day of School
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Graduation/Workday
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Memorial Day
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Key Dates 2026–2027
- New Teacher OrientationJul 27 — Jul 28Teacher Day
- Staff DevelopmentJul 29 — Jul 30Teacher Day
- District ConvocationAug 3, 2026Event
- Staff DevelopmentAug 4, 2026Teacher Day
- First Day of SchoolAug 5, 2026School Opens
- Labor Day HolidaySep 7, 2026No School
- 1st Six Weeks EndsSep 17, 2026Event
- Staff DevelopmentSep 18, 2026Teacher Day
- 2nd Six Weeks BeginsSep 21, 2026Event
- HomecomingSep 25, 2026Event
- 2nd Six Weeks EndsOct 29, 2026Event
- Staff DevelopmentOct 30, 2026Teacher Day
- 3rd Six Weeks BeginsNov 2, 2026Event
- Thanksgiving HolidayNov 23 — Nov 27No School
- 3rd Six Weeks EndsDec 17, 2026Event
- Christmas HolidayDec 21 — Dec 31No School
- HolidayJan 1, 2027No School
- Staff DevelopmentJan 4, 2027Teacher Day
- 4th Six Weeks BeginsJan 4, 2027Event
- 4th Six Weeks EndsFeb 18, 2027Event
- Staff DevelopmentFeb 19, 2027Teacher Day
- 5th Six Weeks BeginsFeb 22, 2027Event
- Spring BreakMar 8 — Mar 12No School
- 5th Six Weeks EndsApr 8, 2027Event
- Staff DevelopmentApr 9, 2027Teacher Day
- 6th Six Weeks BeginsApr 12, 2027Event
- 6th Six Weeks EndsMay 27, 2027Event
- Last Day of SchoolMay 27, 2027School Closes
- Graduation/WorkdayMay 28, 2027Teacher Day
- Memorial DayMay 31, 2027No School
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About the District
School Information
Details and contact information for Merkel ISD.
Merkel ISD
AddressP O BOX 430, Merkel, TX, 79536-0430
Phone(325) 928-5813 ext:1100
Websitemerkel.esc14.net
SuperintendentJoseph O'malley
Academic Facts
Students~1,127
Schools4+
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RegionTaylor County
Sources and Checks
Where these dates come from
How the 2026–2027 Merkel 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 Merkel ISD published for 2026–2027, shown as images on this page.
- ✓Official website. Cross-checked against merkel.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 Merkel ISD before booking around a date.
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