For the 2026–2027 school year, the district serves 8,000 students across 16 schools in Texas. Classes begin August 12, 2026 and end May 26, 2027, with 180 instructional days planned. All dates listed below are sourced from the district's official publications. Verify with Port Arthur Independent School District before scheduling around them.
Visual Calendar
Official Calendar Images
Official calendar scans for Port Arthur Independent School District. Click any page to open the full-size image.
School Calendar
Interactive Calendar
Port Arthur Independent School District's 2026–2027 academic calendar — holidays, breaks, and key dates.
Month by Month Calendar
About the District
School Information
Details and contact information for Port Arthur Independent School District PAISD.
Who This Calendar Applies To
Schools Covered by This Calendar
The 2026–2027 Port Arthur Independent School District academic calendar applies district-wide to all 15 campuses — expand a category to see every school.
Early Childhood & Pre-K Centers1
- Wheatley School of Early Childhood Programs (EE–KG)
Elementary Schools8
- Dequeen Elementary School (03–05)
- Houston Elementary School (PK–05)
- Lakeview Elementary School (PK–05)
- Port Acres Elementary School (PK–05)
- Staff Sergeant Lucian Adams Elementary School (PK–05)
- Travis Elementary School (PK–05)
- Tyrrell Elementary School (PK–05)
- Washington Elementary School (PK–02)
Middle & Junior High Schools2
- Jefferson Middle School (06–08)
- Lincoln Middle School (06–08)
High Schools2
- Memorial High School (09–12)
- Stilwell Tech Center/Cate (09–12)
Combined & Specialized Campuses1
- Jefferson Co Youth Academy (06–12)
Alternative & Specialized Campuses1
- Port Arthur Alternative Center (06–12)
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 Port Arthur Independent School District calendar on this page was compiled and what to re-check before you rely on it.
- ✓District publication. Dates are taken from the calendar Port Arthur Independent School District published for 2026–2027, shown as images on this page.
- ✓Official website. Cross-checked against paisd.org.
- ✓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 Port Arthur Independent School District before booking around a date.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Port Arthur Independent School District Calendar 2026–2027 — important dates and answers.
The first day of school for students in Port Arthur Independent School District is August 12, 2026.
Spring Break is scheduled from March 8 through March 12, 2027. Students return to school on March 16, 2027 after the teacher workday on March 15.
Christmas Break is part of the district's Winter Break, which runs from December 21, 2026 through January 1, 2027.
Winter Break begins on December 21, 2026 and ends on January 1, 2027. Teachers return on January 4, and students resume classes after the break.
Thanksgiving Break is scheduled from November 23 through November 27, 2026.
The last day of school for students is May 26, 2027.
Fall Break will take place from October 15 through October 19, 2026.
Schools will be closed for Labor Day on September 7, 2026.
Port Arthur Independent School District will observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day on January 18, 2027, and schools will be closed.
Schools will be closed for Presidents' Day on February 15, 2027.
Port Arthur Independent School District will observe Good Friday on March 26, 2027.
Elementary Parent-Teacher Conference early release days are scheduled for October 29, 2026 and May 6, 2027.
Yes. Teacher workdays are scheduled on August 3, August 11, 2026, January 4, 2027, March 15, 2027, and May 27, 2027. Students do not attend classes on these days.
Campus PD days are August 4, August 10, October 20, December 18 (Campus PD/Early Release), and January 5. District PD days are August 5-7, 2026 and February 16, 2027.
The final teacher workday for the 2026-2027 school year is May 27, 2027.
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