August 2026
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
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- First Day of School
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Grand Prairie ISD Calendar 2026-2027
Classes start Aug. 11, 2026, and finish May 27, 2027. Fall Break is Oct. 9–13. Winter Break ends Jan. 1, but students return Jan. 6.
GPISD's 2026-2027 calendar lists 175 student days. Classes begin Aug. 11 and end May 27, with Fall Break Oct. 9–13 and Spring Break Mar. 15–19. Winter Break ends Jan. 1; Jan. 4–5 are separate staff days, so students return Jan. 6. Apr. 19 is reserved for inclement weather and may become a school day.
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Calendar dates
Grand Prairie ISD 2026–2027 District student calendar key dates
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| First Day of School | School opens | |
| Labor Day | No classes | |
| Fall Break | through | No school |
| No School — Staff Development | No classes | |
| No School — AM Professional Development / PM Teacher Workday | No classes | |
| Thanksgiving Break | through | No school |
| Winter Break Calculated from calendar | through | No school |
| No School — Staff Development | No classes | |
| No School — Teacher Workday | No classes | |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | No classes | |
| No School | No classes | |
| No School — Staff Development | No classes | |
| Spring Break | through | No school |
| No School | No classes | |
| Inclement Weather Day | Reserved weather day — attendance subject to district confirmation. | |
| Last Day of School | School closes |
Month by month
Grand Prairie ISD 2026–2027 District student calendar monthly calendar
Highlighted dates follow the published calendar; grouped or inferred entries are labelled. Today is determined in Central Time (America/Chicago).
- School Day
- Weekend
- Holiday (No School)
- School Break
- First / Last Day
- Important Date
- Conditional attendance
September 2026
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
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- Labor Day
October 2026
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
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- Fall Break
November 2026
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
- No School — Staff Development
- No School — AM Professional Development / PM Teacher Workday
- Thanksgiving Break
December 2026
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
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- Winter Break Calculated from calendar
January 2027
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
- No School — Staff Development
- No School — Teacher Workday
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day
February 2027
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
- No School
March 2027
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
- No School — Staff Development
- Spring Break
- No School
April 2027
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
- Inclement Weather Day Reserved weather day — attendance subject to district confirmation.
May 2027
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
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- Last Day of School
Planning notes
Grand Prairie ISD 2026–2027 District student calendar calendar notes
School calendar overview
The 2026–2027 District student calendar school calendar begins Aug 11, 2026 and ends May 27, 2027.
Before you plan
This independent calendar page is not affiliated with GPISD. Confirm weather-day attendance, campus hours, testing and ceremony schedules with Grand Prairie ISD.
Major school breaks
- Fall BreakOct 9 – 13, 2026
- Thanksgiving Break (Including Weekends)Nov 21 – 29, 2026
- Winter Break and January Staff DaysDec 19, 2026 – Jan 5, 2027
- Spring Break and March professional-development dayMar 12 – 21, 2027
School year by the numbers
- Student attendance days
- 175 days
- Official figureThe approved PDF prints Students: 175 Days and Total Days: 175. Its semester totals are 83 and 92 days.
- Confirmed non-conditional no-school weekdays
- 32 weekdays
- Calculated from official datesCounted from confirmed no-class events between the first and last student days. Conditional make-up dates are excluded because they may become attendance days.
- Other No-School Weekdays
- 7 days
- Calculated from official datesCounts five no-student staff days and two unnamed Non-school Days. Named holidays, multi-day school breaks and the conditional weather day are excluded. These seven dates are part of the 32 confirmed no-school weekdays, not additional days off.
- Longest listed break
- 18 consecutive days
- Calculated from official datesDec 19, 2026–Jan 5, 2027, including weekends. The stretch contains 12 confirmed no-school weekdays.
- Long weekends
- 5
- Calculated from official datesCounts three- or four-day no-school stretches formed by a weekend plus one or two confirmed weekday closures. Longer school breaks are excluded.
- Full-week breaks
- 3 breaks
- Calculated from official datesCounts continuous no-school stretches containing at least five confirmed weekdays without regular classes. Adjacent holidays and weekends remain part of the same break.
School schedules
Grand Prairie ISD 2026–2027 District student calendar school hours & bell times
Current hours listed by GPISD; confirm the campus schedule for the 2026-2027 school year.
Elementary schools
- Regular hours
- 8:10 a.m.–3:35 p.m.
Adams, Arnold, Fannin, Jackson, Reagan and Truman middle schools
- Regular hours
- 8:50 a.m.–4:15 p.m.
Grand Prairie High School and South Grand Prairie High School
- Regular hours
- 7:35 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Dubiski Career High School
- Regular hours
- 8:50 a.m.–4:15 p.m.
Johnson DAEP
- Regular hours
- 7:20 a.m.–2:45 p.m.
Grand Prairie Collegiate Institute and Young Women's Leadership Academy
- Regular hours
- 8:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
Grand Prairie Fine Arts Academy
- Regular hours
- 8:50 a.m.–4:15 p.m.
Crosswinds Accelerated High School morning session
- Regular hours
- 7:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Crosswinds Accelerated High School afternoon session
- Regular hours
- 12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Official scheduleGPISD School Hours (opens in a new tab)
Editorial summary
Grand Prairie ISD 2026-2027 calendar highlights
GPISD students begin classes August 11, 2026, and finish May 27, 2027, with 175 student days in the school year. Fall Break runs Friday, October 9, through Tuesday, October 13, including Indigenous Peoples' Day on October 12. Students return October 14, the start of the second nine weeks.
Two staff days on November 2–3 mean no classes on Election Day. Thanksgiving Break runs November 23–27, and the first semester ends December 18. Winter Break is December 21–January 1, but January 4–5 are also no-student days. Classes resume Wednesday, January 6.
March 12 is a professional-development day without students, followed by Spring Break on March 15–19. Classes resume March 22, and Friday, March 26, is another non-school day. GPISD has reserved April 19 for inclement weather. Check district announcements to confirm whether students must attend.
Common questions
Grand Prairie ISD 2026–2027 District student calendar calendar FAQs
When is the first day of school for Grand Prairie ISD in 2026-2027?
Grand Prairie ISD's first day of school is Tuesday, August 11, 2026.
What is the last day of school for GPISD in 2026-2027?
Thursday, May 27, 2027, is the last day of school. It also ends the fourth grading period and second semester.
How many student days are in the Grand Prairie ISD 2026-2027 calendar?
GPISD lists 175 student days: 83 in the first semester and 92 in the second. The four grading periods have 42, 41, 45 and 47 days.
Is there school on Labor Day 2026 in Grand Prairie ISD?
No. Students are off Monday, September 7, 2026, for Labor Day.
When is Grand Prairie ISD Fall Break in 2026?
Fall Break runs Friday, October 9, through Tuesday, October 13, 2026. The break includes three weekdays and the weekend.
When do GPISD students return after Fall Break?
Classes resume Wednesday, October 14, 2026, when the second nine weeks begins.
Are Grand Prairie ISD students off on Indigenous Peoples' Day 2026?
Yes. Monday, October 12, 2026, falls within GPISD's October 9–13 Fall Break.
Do GPISD students have school on November 2–3, 2026?
No. Students are off Monday, November 2, 2026, for professional development, and Tuesday, November 3, 2026, for morning professional development and an afternoon teacher workday. Classes resume Wednesday, November 4, 2026.
Does Grand Prairie ISD have school on Election Day 2026?
No. Tuesday, November 3, 2026, is a no-student day for morning professional development and an afternoon teacher workday.
Is there school on Veterans Day 2026 in GPISD?
Yes. Regular student classes are scheduled on Veterans Day. The published calendar does not mark Wednesday, November 11, 2026, as a non-school day.
What are GPISD's Thanksgiving Break dates in 2026?
Students are off November 23–27, 2026. Classes resume Monday, November 30, 2026.
When is Grand Prairie ISD Winter Break in 2026-2027?
Winter Break is December 21, 2026, through January 1, 2027. January 4–5 are separate no-student staff days. Students return January 6, 2027.
When do GPISD students return after Winter Break in January 2027?
GPISD students return Wednesday, January 6, 2027. This is also the beginning of the second semester and third grading period.
How long are GPISD students out of school around Winter Break in 2026-2027?
Students have 18 consecutive calendar days without regular classes, from December 19, 2026, through January 5, 2027, including weekends. The district's named Winter Break is December 21–January 1; January 4–5 are separate no-student staff days.
When does GPISD's first semester end in 2026?
The first semester ends Friday, December 18, 2026. Winter Break begins the following Monday, December 21.
Is there school on Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2027?
No. GPISD students are off Monday, January 18, 2027, for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Do Grand Prairie ISD students have school on Presidents' Day 2027?
No. Monday, February 15, 2027, is listed as a Non-school Day. It coincides with Presidents' Day, although the PDF does not use that holiday name.
When is Grand Prairie ISD Spring Break in 2027?
Spring Break is March 15–19, 2027. Students are also off Friday, March 12, 2027, for professional development, giving them a ten-calendar-day stretch without regular classes from March 12 through March 21, 2027.
When do GPISD classes resume after Spring Break in 2027?
Students return Monday, March 22, 2027, when the fourth nine weeks begins.
Is Good Friday 2027 a school day in Grand Prairie ISD?
No. Friday, March 26, 2027, is marked as a Non-school Day. The date coincides with Good Friday; the calendar does not name it as a Good Friday holiday.
Does GPISD have classes on Easter Monday 2027?
Yes. Regular classes are scheduled for Monday, March 29, 2027. The March non-school day is March 26, and the reserved Inclement Weather Day is April 19.
Is there school on April 19, 2027, in Grand Prairie ISD?
No regular classes are scheduled for April 19, 2027, under the published calendar. It is reserved as an Inclement Weather Day and may become a school day if GPISD needs make-up classes. Check district announcements for the attendance decision.
What are Grand Prairie ISD's nine-week grading periods for 2026-2027?
The first period is August 11–October 8; the second is October 14–December 18; the third is January 6–March 11; and the fourth is March 22–May 27. The respective student-day counts are 42, 41, 45 and 47.
When are GPISD's no-student staff days in 2026-2027?
The in-year no-student staff dates are November 2–3, January 4–5, and March 12. They are separate from the named school breaks.
Does the GPISD 2026-2027 calendar list early-release days?
The annual calendar does not list early-release dates or dismissal times. Do not assume the semester-end or last-day dates use an early-release schedule; check your child's campus announcements.
Where are GPISD's STAAR and exam dates for 2026-2027?
The annual district calendar does not list STAAR, TELPAS or final-exam dates. Check your child's campus testing schedule for the grades, subjects and dates that apply; grading-period end dates are not themselves exam schedules.
Does the Grand Prairie ISD calendar include graduation dates for 2027?
The 2026-2027 calendar does not list graduation ceremonies. Check GPISD and high school announcements for ceremony schedules; do not use the last day of school as a graduation date.
Where can I find GPISD school start and dismissal times for 2026-2027?
GPISD's current School Hours page lists elementary schools at 8:10 a.m.–3:35 p.m., six named middle schools at 8:50 a.m.–4:15 p.m., and Grand Prairie High and South Grand Prairie High at 7:35 a.m.–3 p.m. Several other campuses have different hours, so check the school-specific listing. The page does not identify these as a year-specific schedule; confirm your campus's 2026-2027 hours.
How will GPISD announce a weather closure or delayed start?
GPISD's Severe Weather Procedures say the final winter-weather decision will be made by 5 a.m. Updates are shared through automated phone calls, district and campus websites, local news media and district social accounts. Keep your family's phone and email information current in Skyward.
Where can I download the official Grand Prairie ISD 2026-2027 calendar?
Grand Prairie ISD's Calendar page links the approved 2026-2027 PDF. The document prints an approval date of December 11, 2025. Use the district page to check for a replacement before relying on a saved copy.
Can the approved GPISD school calendar change?
Yes. The PDF states that the calendar is subject to change by legislative action. The reserved weather day also means attendance on that date depends on district announcements.
Is there a Spanish version of the Grand Prairie ISD 2026-2027 calendar?
Yes. GPISD provides a Spanish-language PDF on its official Calendar page, alongside the English version under the 2026-2027 school year.
Does the Grand Prairie ISD district calendar include every campus event?
This is GPISD's district student calendar. Individual schools may publish additional dates for testing, graduation, campus activities and bell schedules. Check your child's school for those details.
Reference
Grand Prairie ISD 2026–2027 District student calendar resources
Grand Prairie ISD official website
District announcements and campus information.
Grand Prairie ISD calendar page
Current district calendar downloads for both published school years.
GPISD School Basics
Enrollment, school supplies, bus routes and family resources.
Official 2026-2027 GPISD calendar PDF
Board-approved district calendar with student dates, grading periods and staff-day labels.
Official 2026-2027 GPISD calendar in Spanish
Spanish-language version linked on the district's official Calendar page.
GPISD Severe Weather Procedures
Closures, delayed starts and family notification procedures.
GPISD School Hours
Current campus start and dismissal times; confirm the year-specific schedule.
Grand Prairie ISD 2027-2028 calendar
The other currently published GPISD school-year calendar.
Source and scope
About the Grand Prairie ISD 2026–2027 District student calendar calendar
Data source
The current GPISD Calendar page links this approved 2026-2027 PDF. Its visible approval date is December 11, 2025. The official download and supplied local PDF have the same SHA-256 hash. The December 11, 2025 meeting minutes, reproduced in the January 15, 2026 board packet, confirm a 7–0 vote approving both calendars with Indigenous Peoples' Day added. January 15 is the minutes' approval date, not the calendars' adoption date.
How dates are handled
Event existence and dates come from the PDF's central list, month colors and Beginning/Ending Nine Weeks legend. Ordinal grading names and semester combinations are derived display labels. First/last school dates are explicit. Only in-year staff days marked No Students are included; pre-year employee training, Vector Solutions, summer unified closures and post-year teacher workdays/holidays are excluded. March professional development remains separate from Spring Break. Named break dates are not expanded to absorb staff days or adjacent weekends; breaks[] stores those derived family planning spans. Indigenous Peoples' Day is a supplemental holiday within Fall Break, not another attendance deduction. The orange weather marker is kept conditional, with its no-class baseline and possible activation flagged derived. Both years reconcile to 208 weekdays minus 32 confirmed closure weekdays and one currently excluded weather day = 175. The four printed period counts also reconcile to 42, 41, 45 and 47. Neither PDF lists early release, testing subjects, graduation ceremonies or bell times. December 21–31 and January 1 are separate printed Winter Break entries; their merged event range is derived. The June text says Juneteenth June 19 but the grid highlights June 17; both are outside the regular student year and no June holiday event is published. July 6 also has a non-school fill outside the student-year scope. Current School Hours are sourced separately, not attributed to the annual PDF.
Updates
The Calendar page, district home/news listings, linked School Basics, School Hours and Severe Weather Procedures were reviewed for current notices and schedule information. No replacement for either supplied calendar was identified. Check the official calendar and campus announcements for later revisions; discovery metadata does not implement or start a scheduled crawler.
Disclaimer
This independent calendar page is not affiliated with GPISD. Confirm weather-day attendance, campus hours, testing and ceremony schedules with Grand Prairie ISD.
Grand Prairie ISD 2026–2027 District student calendar sources & verification
Source confirmed- District
- Grand Prairie Independent School District
- Grand Prairie ISD approved 2026-2027 calendar
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- GPISD Calendar
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- GPISD Severe Weather Procedures
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- GPISD School Hours
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- GPISD News & Announcements
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- GPISD School Basics
- View official source
- December 11, 2025 GPISD board minutes, reproduced in the January 15, 2026 agenda packet
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- Grand Prairie ISD 2026-2027 calendar in Spanish
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