August 2027
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- First Day of School
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Grand Prairie ISD Calendar 2027-2028
Classes start Aug. 10, 2027, and end May 25, 2028. Fall Break is Oct. 8–12. After Winter Break and two staff days, students return Jan. 5.
GPISD's approved 2027-2028 calendar lists 175 student days. Classes begin Aug. 10 and end May 25. Fall Break runs Oct. 8–12, and Spring Break is Mar. 13–17. Students return Jan. 5 after Winter Break and two staff days. Feb. 14 is a non-school day, while Apr. 17 is reserved for possible weather make-up classes.
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Grand Prairie ISD 2027–2028 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 | 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 2027–2028 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 2027
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- Labor Day
October 2027
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- Fall Break
November 2027
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
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- No School — Staff Development
- No School — AM Professional Development / PM Teacher Workday
- Thanksgiving Break
December 2027
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- Winter Break
January 2028
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
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- No School — Staff Development
- No School — Teacher Workday
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day
February 2028
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
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- No School
March 2028
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
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- No School — Staff Development
- Spring Break
April 2028
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
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- No School
- Inclement Weather Day Reserved weather day — attendance subject to district confirmation.
May 2028
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- Last Day of School
Planning notes
Grand Prairie ISD 2027–2028 District student calendar calendar notes
School calendar overview
The 2027–2028 District student calendar school calendar begins Aug 10, 2027 and ends May 25, 2028.
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 8 – 12, 2027
- Thanksgiving Break (Including Weekends)Nov 20 – 28, 2027
- Winter Break and January Staff DaysDec 18, 2027 – Jan 4, 2028
- Spring Break and March professional-development dayMar 10 – 19, 2028
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 18, 2027–Jan 4, 2028, 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.
Editorial summary
Grand Prairie ISD 2027-2028 calendar highlights
GPISD's 2027-2028 calendar lists 175 student days from August 10 to May 25. Fall Break is October 8–12, including Indigenous Peoples' Day on October 11. Classes resume October 13. Students have no classes November 1–2 for staff development and teacher work.
Thanksgiving Break is November 22–26. The first semester ends December 17, and Winter Break runs December 20–31. Staff development and a teacher workday on January 3–4 extend the time students are off; classes resume January 5.
Students are off February 14, 2028, while Presidents' Day on February 21 remains a scheduled school day. Students are also off March 10 before Spring Break, March 13–17. April 14 is a confirmed non-school day; April 17 is reserved for inclement weather and could become an attendance day.
Common questions
Grand Prairie ISD 2027–2028 District student calendar calendar FAQs
When is the first day of school for Grand Prairie ISD in 2027-2028?
Grand Prairie ISD's first day of school is Tuesday, August 10, 2027.
What is the last day of school for GPISD in 2027-2028?
Thursday, May 25, 2028, 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 2027-2028 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 2027 in Grand Prairie ISD?
No. Students are off Monday, September 6, 2027, for Labor Day.
When is Grand Prairie ISD Fall Break in 2027?
Fall Break runs Friday, October 8, through Tuesday, October 12, 2027. The break includes three weekdays and the weekend.
When do GPISD students return after Fall Break?
Classes resume Wednesday, October 13, 2027, when the second nine weeks begins.
Are Grand Prairie ISD students off on Indigenous Peoples' Day 2027?
Yes. Monday, October 11, 2027, falls within GPISD's October 8–12 Fall Break.
Do GPISD students have school on November 1–2, 2027?
No. Students are off Monday, November 1, 2027, for professional development, and Tuesday, November 2, 2027, for morning professional development and an afternoon teacher workday. Classes resume Wednesday, November 3, 2027.
Does Grand Prairie ISD have school on Election Day 2027?
No. Tuesday, November 2, 2027, is a no-student day for morning professional development and an afternoon teacher workday.
Is there school on Veterans Day 2027 in GPISD?
Yes. Regular student classes are scheduled on Veterans Day. The published calendar does not mark Thursday, November 11, 2027, as a non-school day.
What are GPISD's Thanksgiving Break dates in 2027?
Students are off November 22–26, 2027. Classes resume Monday, November 29, 2027.
When is Grand Prairie ISD Winter Break in 2027-2028?
Winter Break is December 20, 2027, through December 31, 2027. January 3–4 are separate no-student staff days. Students return January 5, 2028.
When do GPISD students return after Winter Break in January 2028?
GPISD students return Wednesday, January 5, 2028. 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 2027-2028?
Students have 18 consecutive calendar days without regular classes, from December 18, 2027, through January 4, 2028, including weekends. The district's named Winter Break is December 20–31; January 3–4 are separate no-student staff days.
When does GPISD's first semester end in 2027?
The first semester ends Friday, December 17, 2027. Winter Break begins the following Monday, December 20.
Is there school on Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2028?
No. GPISD students are off Monday, January 17, 2028, for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Does GPISD have school on Valentine's Day 2028?
No. Students are off Monday, February 14, 2028. GPISD labels it a Non-school Day but does not identify Valentine's Day as the reason.
Do Grand Prairie ISD students have school on Presidents' Day 2028?
Yes. Regular classes are scheduled for Monday, February 21, 2028. The calendar's February non-school day is February 14, not Presidents' Day.
When is Grand Prairie ISD Spring Break in 2028?
Spring Break is March 13–17, 2028. Students are also off Friday, March 10, 2028, for professional development, giving them a ten-calendar-day stretch without regular classes from March 10 through March 19, 2028.
When do GPISD classes resume after Spring Break in 2028?
Students return Monday, March 20, 2028, when the fourth nine weeks begins.
Is Good Friday 2028 a school day in Grand Prairie ISD?
No. Friday, April 14, 2028, is marked as a Non-school Day. The date coincides with Good Friday; the calendar does not name it as a Good Friday holiday.
Do GPISD students have a four-day weekend April 14–17, 2028?
Not necessarily. Friday, April 14, is a confirmed non-school day, followed by the weekend. Monday, April 17, is reserved for inclement weather and may become a make-up school day. Check GPISD announcements before planning a four-day trip.
Is there school on April 17, 2028, in Grand Prairie ISD?
No regular classes are scheduled for April 17, 2028, 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 2027-2028?
The first period is August 10–October 7; the second is October 13–December 17; the third is January 5–March 9; and the fourth is March 20–May 25. The respective student-day counts are 42, 41, 45 and 47.
When are GPISD's no-student staff days in 2027-2028?
The in-year no-student staff dates are November 1–2, January 3–4, and March 10. They are separate from the named school breaks.
Does the GPISD 2027-2028 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 2027-2028?
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 2028?
The 2027-2028 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 2027-2028?
The 2027-2028 calendar does not publish bell times. GPISD maintains a separate School Hours page; confirm your campus's 2027-2028 schedule when it is announced rather than assuming the current hours will carry forward.
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 2027-2028 calendar?
Grand Prairie ISD's Calendar page links the approved 2027-2028 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 2027-2028 calendar?
Yes. GPISD provides a Spanish-language PDF on its official Calendar page, alongside the English version under the 2027-2028 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 2027–2028 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 2027-2028 GPISD calendar PDF
Board-approved district calendar with student dates, grading periods and staff-day labels.
Official 2027-2028 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 2026-2027 calendar
The other currently published GPISD school-year calendar.
Source and scope
About the Grand Prairie ISD 2027–2028 District student calendar calendar
Data source
The current GPISD Calendar page links this approved 2027-2028 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. Current 2026 school hours are not asserted as 2027-2028 schedules. February 14 is not Presidents' Day in 2028; February 21 remains a regular scheduled date. April 17 coincides with Easter Monday but is captioned Inclement Weather Day, not an unconditional Easter holiday.
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 2027–2028 District student calendar sources & verification
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- Grand Prairie Independent School District
- Grand Prairie ISD approved 2027-2028 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
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- December 11, 2025 GPISD board minutes, reproduced in the January 15, 2026 agenda packet
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- Grand Prairie ISD 2027-2028 calendar in Spanish
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