EMS ISD 2026–2027 School Calendar

The first day of school is Thursday, August 13, 2026. Elementary and secondary grading periods also begin on that date.

Thursday, May 27, 2027, is the last day of school. Students have early release that day. High school graduation ceremonies take place afterward.

For students following the regular instructional calendar, summer break begins after early dismissal on Thursday, May 27, 2027. Friday, May 28, is the first full day after the school year ends. Graduation ceremonies are scheduled separately on May 28 and 29.

Yes. Monday, September 7, is a student and staff holiday. Students also have no classes Tuesday, September 8, because of staff development.

Students return Wednesday, September 9, 2026. There are no classes September 7 or 8, giving students four consecutive days off when the weekend is included.

September 25 is a full student holiday for professional development, not an early-release day. Classes resume Monday, September 28.

The district lists October 9–12 as a student and staff holiday. October 13 is a separate staff-development day with no student classes. Students are off October 9–13 and return Wednesday, October 14.

Students have five consecutive calendar days without classes, October 9–13, 2026. That includes three weekdays without school and the intervening weekend.

No. Tuesday, October 13, is a professional-development day and a full student holiday. Classes resume October 14.

Yes, under the published instructional calendar. November 3 is not listed as a student holiday. The no-class staff-development day that week is Friday, November 6.

No. November 6 is a full student holiday for professional development. The second secondary six-week grading period ends November 5, and classes resume November 9.

No student holiday is listed for Wednesday, November 11, 2026. Classes are scheduled as usual unless EMS ISD announces a change.

Thanksgiving Break runs Monday, November 23, through Friday, November 27, 2026. Including the weekends before and after, students have nine consecutive days without classes, November 21–29.

Classes resume Monday, November 30, 2026. The last school day before the break is Friday, November 20.

The district's winter student and staff holidays run December 21, 2026, through January 1, 2027. Students also have January 4 off for staff development and return to school January 5.

Students have 17 consecutive calendar days without classes, December 19, 2026, through January 4, 2027. That includes weekends, the winter holidays and the January 4 staff-development day.

Students return Tuesday, January 5, 2027, for the start of the spring semester. Monday, January 4, is a student holiday for staff development.

No. Monday, January 18, 2027, is a student and staff holiday. Classes are scheduled to resume Tuesday, January 19.

Students are off February 12–16, 2027. February 12 and 16 are staff-development days, and February 15 is a student and staff holiday. Classes resume Wednesday, February 17.

During the student school year, the dates are September 8 and 25, October 13, and November 6, 2026; and January 4, February 12 and 16, and March 12, 2027. These are full student holidays, not early-release days.

Spring Break is March 15–19, 2027. Students also have Friday, March 12, off for staff development before the official break. Classes resume Monday, March 22.

Students have 10 consecutive calendar days without classes, March 12–21, 2027. March 12 is a separate staff-development day; the officially listed Spring Break is March 15–19.

Classes resume Monday, March 22, 2027. Thursday, March 11, is the last scheduled school day before the March 12 student holiday and Spring Break.

Good Friday falls on March 26, 2027, which EMS ISD lists as a reserved bad weather make-up day. Students may need to attend if the district uses that date to make up weather-related closures. It is not a guaranteed holiday.

April 9 is reserved as a bad weather make-up day. It is not a regular attendance day on the published schedule, but classes may be held if the district activates it. Check EMS ISD announcements before making plans.

The district reserves Friday, March 26, and Friday, April 9, 2027, for possible weather make-up classes. Neither date should be treated as a guaranteed day off. EMS ISD will determine whether either date is needed.

Monday, March 29, 2027, is not listed as a student holiday. Classes are scheduled as usual. The preceding Friday, March 26, is a separate reserved weather make-up date.

Early release is scheduled for Friday, December 18, 2026, and Thursday, May 27, 2027. December 18 ends the fall semester, and May 27 is the last day of school. Both remain student attendance days.

The 2026–2027 instructional calendar identifies December 18 and May 27 as early-release days but does not publish dismissal times. Check your child's campus for the correct pickup time.

Elementary schools run from 7:25 a.m. to 2:45 p.m., middle schools from 9:05 a.m. to 4:22 p.m., and high schools from 8:15 a.m. to 3:49 p.m., according to the district's 2026–2027 School Hours page. These are regular school-day hours, not early-release times.

The current 2026–2027 School Hours page lists doors opening at 7:00 a.m. for elementary schools, 7:45 a.m. for high schools and 8:30 a.m. for middle schools. Earlier district schedule-change notices listed 8:15 a.m. for middle schools. Confirm your middle school's arrival time directly with the campus.

In its April 2026 announcement, EMS ISD attributed the changes to improving transportation reliability and expanding course opportunities, including an eight-period high school schedule. The current 2026–2027 School Hours page lists regular start and dismissal times.

The four elementary grading periods are August 13–October 8 and October 14–December 18, 2026; then January 5–March 11 and March 22–May 27, 2027. Student holidays and staff-development days within those date ranges still apply.

The six secondary grading periods are August 13–September 24, September 28–November 5, and November 9–December 18, 2026; then January 5–February 11, February 17–April 8, and April 12–May 27, 2027. November 6 is a full student holiday; April 9 is a reserved weather make-up date.

The district publishes one instructional calendar for student holidays and breaks. The main difference is in grading periods: elementary schools use four nine-week periods, while secondary schools use six six-week periods. Their grading-period start and end dates may differ.

The instructional calendar shows when grading periods end, but not the exact dates report cards are posted. EMS ISD publishes a separate 2026–2027 Grading and Reporting Handbook. Families can check that guidance or contact their campus for report-card release dates.

The fall semester ends Friday, December 18, 2026, with early release for students. The spring semester begins Tuesday, January 5, 2027.

The published schedule gives a calculated baseline of 171 planned student attendance days: 206 weekdays between August 13 and May 27, minus 33 confirmed no-class weekdays and two reserved weather make-up dates. This is not an official annual total printed on the district PDF. Early-release days count as attendance days, and weather-related schedule changes may affect the final count.

Watson High School is scheduled to graduate Friday, May 28, 2027, at the Jared Hardy Performing Arts Center at Chisholm Trail High School. Boswell, Chisholm Trail, Eagle Mountain and Saginaw high schools are scheduled for Saturday, May 29, at Dickies Arena. Saginaw lists a 7:30 p.m. ceremony; the other three campuses currently list times as TBD. Check your school's Senior Corner for updates.

EMS ISD says it will send a ParentSquare message first, followed by updates on district and school websites and social media. If no closure or delay is announced, families should expect the normal school schedule.

EMS ISD's general procedure is to avoid closing schools early once students are in attendance. Parents should follow district announcements and contact their school if weather affects their child's attendance or pickup arrangements.

The district's Calendars page links to the official 2026–2027 Instructional Calendar PDF. You can also use the official PDF link on this page to view the student holidays, grading periods, early-release dates, weather make-up days and graduation date.

No. It covers districtwide instructional dates, including holidays, grading periods and early release. For campus-specific activities, athletic events, performances and other school events, check your school's own calendar.