August 2026
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- First Day of School
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Midland ISD Sam Houston and South Calendar 2026-2027
Sam Houston and South start August 4 and finish May 28 if no make-up days are needed. Students return January 5 after winter recess and January 4 staff PD.
Sam Houston Collegiate Preparatory Elementary and South Elementary start August 4, 2026, on their own calendar. Thanksgiving recess is November 23–27, winter recess December 21–January 1 and spring recess March 8–12. Students return January 5 after winter recess and a staff PD day. May 28 is the last day if no make-up days are needed; June 2–4 are possible make-up dates.
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Midland ISD 2026–2027 Sam Houston and South Elementary Calendar key dates
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| First Day of School | School opens | |
| Staff PD (no classes) | No classes | |
| Labor Day | No classes | |
| Staff PD (no classes) | No classes | |
| Columbus Day | No classes | |
| Staff PD (no classes) | No classes | |
| Thanksgiving Recess | through | No school |
| Thanksgiving | No classes | |
| Winter Recess | through | No school |
| Staff PD (no classes) | No classes | |
| MLK Jr. Day | No classes | |
| Staff PD (no classes) | No classes | |
| Presidents' Day | No classes | |
| Spring Recess | through | No school |
| Staff PD (no classes) | No classes | |
| Last day of School (with no make-up days) | School closes | |
| Possible make-up days | through | If needed |
Month by month
Midland ISD 2026–2027 Sam Houston and South Elementary 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
September 2026
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
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- Staff PD (no classes)
- Labor Day
October 2026
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
- Staff PD (no classes)
- Columbus Day
November 2026
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
- Staff PD (no classes)
- Thanksgiving Recess
- Thanksgiving
December 2026
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
- Winter Recess
January 2027
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
- Staff PD (no classes)
- MLK Jr. Day
February 2027
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
- Staff PD (no classes)
- Presidents' Day
March 2027
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
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- Spring Recess
April 2027
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
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- Staff PD (no classes)
May 2027
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
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- Last day of School (with no make-up days)
Planning notes
Midland ISD 2026–2027 Sam Houston and South Elementary Calendar calendar notes
School calendar overview
The 2026–2027 Sam Houston and South Elementary Calendar school calendar begins Aug 4, 2026 and ends May 28, 2027.
Before you plan
The official 184 contact-day total is retained as printed, not presented as an independently reconciled date count. Quarter totals and conference attendance are not fully explained by the grid. The third quarter ends March 12 during recess. No dismissal times or early-release dates are stated. May 28 is the last day only if no make-up extension is needed; June 2-4 are possible rather than confirmed attendance.
Major school breaks
- Thanksgiving RecessNov 23 – 27, 2026
- Winter RecessDec 21, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027
- Spring RecessMar 8 – 12, 2027
School year by the numbers
- Student-teacher contact days
- 184 days
- Official figureThe calendar lists 184 Student-teacher contact days and quarter totals of 47, 43, 46 and 48. Student attendance arrangements on conference dates are not specified.
- Total no-school weekdays
- 30 weekdays
- Calculated from official datesCounted from published no-class events between the first and last student days. Weekends and shortened school days are excluded, and overlapping events count once.
- Student no-school days
- 6 days
- Calculated from official datesCounts weekdays without regular classes outside holidays and multi-day breaks, including staff or planning days. Overlapping entries count once.
- Longest listed break
- 17 consecutive days
- Calculated from official datesDec 19, 2026–Jan 4, 2027, including weekends. The stretch contains 11 confirmed no-school weekdays.
- Long weekends
- 6
- 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.
What to know
- August 4 start, two weeks before the district calendar
- January 5 return after winter recess and staff PD
- Six in-year staff PD dates have no classes
- May 28 last day if no make-up days are needed; June 2–4 are possible make-up dates
Editorial summary
Sam Houston and South 2026-2027 recess, conferences and make-up dates
Sam Houston Collegiate Preparatory Elementary and South Elementary use a separate calendar. Classes begin August 4, and May 28 is the last day if no make-up days are needed. Students have no classes for staff PD on September 4, October 9, November 6, January 4, February 12 and April 5.
Thanksgiving recess is November 23–27. Winter recess is December 21–January 1, followed by a January 4 staff PD day; students return January 5. Spring recess runs March 8–12.
Parent-teacher conferences are October 13–14, February 10–11 and May 26–27. The calendar does not specify student attendance or dismissal arrangements on those dates, so families should confirm with their campus. Field Trips are scheduled May 17–21. June 2–4 are possible make-up days; May 28 remains the listed last day if no make-up days are needed.
Common questions
Midland ISD 2026–2027 Sam Houston and South Elementary Calendar calendar FAQs
When do Sam Houston and South Elementary start school in 2026?
Both campuses follow the separate calendar beginning Tuesday, August 4, 2026. This is two weeks earlier than the Midland ISD district calendar's August 18 start; the separate PDF should be used for these schools.
Do Sam Houston and South Elementary follow the regular Midland ISD calendar?
No. These campuses use a separate calendar beginning August 4, 2026. Their holidays, staff PD and conference dates differ from the district calendar, so families should use the Sam Houston and South schedule.
When is the last day for Sam Houston and South in 2027?
May 28, 2027, is listed as the last day of school if no make-up days are needed. June 2–4 are possible make-up dates; follow campus notices if make-up instruction is scheduled.
How many student-teacher contact days does the Sam Houston and South calendar list?
The calendar lists 184 student-teacher contact days, with quarter totals of 47, 43, 46 and 48. It does not explain student attendance arrangements for conference dates; families should confirm those dates with their campus.
When is Thanksgiving recess for Sam Houston and South?
Thanksgiving recess runs November 23-27, 2026. November 26 is also listed as Thanksgiving, but it falls inside the same recess and is not another day off. The next scheduled student date is Monday, November 30.
What are the Sam Houston and South winter recess dates?
The official winter recess is December 21, 2026-January 1, 2027. January 4 is a separate Staff PD no-class day. Including the adjoining weekends, students remain out December 19-January 4.
When do Sam Houston and South students return in January?
The third quarter starts Tuesday, January 5, 2027. January 4 has no classes for staff PD. This is one day earlier than the January 6 second-semester return on the main district and ECHS calendars.
When is spring recess for these two elementary schools?
Spring recess is March 8-12, 2027, and the fourth quarter starts Monday, March 15. March 12 is still a no-class recess day even though it is the endpoint of the printed third-quarter range.
Which staff PD days have no classes at Sam Houston and South?
The regular-year dates are September 4, October 9 and November 6, 2026, plus January 4, February 12 and April 5, 2027. June 1–2 staff PD comes after the listed May 28 last day and is not another regular-year student closure.
When are parent-teacher conferences at Sam Houston and South?
The calendar lists October 13-14, 2026, February 10-11, 2027 and May 26-27, 2027. It gives no meeting hours and does not label these as no-class or early-release dates. Confirm the student schedule and appointment with the campus.
Are conference days student holidays on this calendar?
The calendar lists parent-teacher conferences but does not specify whether students attend, leave early or have no classes. Confirm the student schedule and appointment with the campus.
Is there school on Columbus Day in 2026?
No. October 12, 2026 is listed as Columbus Day under Holiday (no classes). October 13-14 are separate parent-teacher conference dates whose student attendance arrangements are not specified by the source.
Is Presidents Day a day off at Sam Houston and South?
Yes. The separate calendar lists Monday, February 15, 2027 as Presidents' Day with no classes. Friday, February 12 is also a staff PD no-class day, creating a four-day student weekend including February 13-14.
Is March 26, 2027 listed as a holiday for these campuses?
March 26 is not marked as a holiday or no-class day on the Sam Houston and South calendar. The district and ECHS calendars differ, so families should follow this campus calendar and any later campus notices.
Does April 5, 2027 have student classes?
No. April 5 is explicitly listed as Staff PD (no classes) on the Sam Houston and South calendar. This is a separate closure, not an extension of the March 8-12 spring recess.
When are the possible make-up days for Sam Houston and South?
The PDF reserves June 2-4, 2027 as possible make-up days. They are not confirmed regular attendance dates and do not change the May 28 last-day entry unless make-up instruction is required. Check campus notices to see whether any of the June make-up days will be used.
When is the field-trip window on this calendar?
May 17-21, 2027 is the printed Field Trips window. The yearly PDF does not give trip destinations, grade assignments, departure times or permission deadlines; those details must come from the school.
Are early-release dates listed for Sam Houston and South?
No. This calendar does not list an early-release date or dismissal time. Parent-teacher conference dates are not labeled as half days, so families should confirm those dates with their campus.
When do the four quarters end at Sam Houston and South?
The four quarter end dates are October 8 and December 18, 2026, then March 12 and May 28, 2027. March 12 falls during spring recess. The calendar does not give report-card distribution dates.
Does this calendar include 5th Quarter?
Yes. The calendar lists 5th Quarter June 22–July 17 in summer 2026, before the August 4 start of the regular 2026–2027 year. It describes voluntary summer courses that are mandatory for some students; this is not a summer 2027 program.
Where is the official Sam Houston and South calendar?
Midland ISD lists the official download as “Sam Houston and South Elem. Calendar” on its Calendars page. This is the separate calendar for Sam Houston Collegiate Preparatory Elementary and South Elementary.
Reference
Midland ISD 2026–2027 Sam Houston and South Elementary Calendar resources
Midland ISD official website
District and school information.
Midland ISD official calendars
Choose the campus calendar and check district updates.
Official District Academic Calendar PDF
Students following the district academic calendar, not the three separately listed campus calendars
Official Sam Houston and South Elementary Calendar PDF
Sam Houston Collegiate Preparatory Elementary and South Elementary only
Official Pre-K Academy at Midland College Calendar PDF
Pre-K Academy at Midland College only, not all Midland ISD prekindergarten classes
Official Early College High School Calendar PDF
Students following the separately posted Early College High School academic calendar
District Academic Calendar 2026-2027
Students following the district academic calendar, not the three separately listed campus calendars
Pre-K Academy at Midland College Calendar 2026-2027
Pre-K Academy at Midland College only, not all Midland ISD prekindergarten classes
Early College High School Calendar 2026-2027
Students following the separately posted Early College High School academic calendar
Source and scope
About the Midland ISD 2026–2027 Sam Houston and South Elementary Calendar calendar
Data source
Midland ISD labels this linked document Sam Houston and South Elem. Calendar. Its two pages contain the monthly grid and source legend, including the August 4 first day, qualified May 28 last day, six in-year PD dates, conferences, field trips, three recesses, quarter totals and 184 Student-teacher contact days.
How dates are handled
Source recess names and dates are preserved while parent-facing labels identify Thanksgiving, winter and spring. Thanksgiving Day stays as a nested official holiday and does not double-count the recess. Gray conference markers are not treated as no-class days or early release without a source statement. Field trips remain student-related milestones. June 2-4 make-up days are conditional, while June 1-2 employee PD is omitted.
Updates
The source says Revised 7 March 2026. The district page identifies which two Midland campuses use this shared multi-district document. Current official and supplied PDFs matched October 6, 2026; revision dates from the main district calendar are not copied into this one.
Disclaimer
The official 184 contact-day total is retained as printed, not presented as an independently reconciled date count. Quarter totals and conference attendance are not fully explained by the grid. The third quarter ends March 12 during recess. No dismissal times or early-release dates are stated. May 28 is the last day only if no make-up extension is needed; June 2-4 are possible rather than confirmed attendance.
Midland ISD 2026–2027 Sam Houston and South Elementary Calendar sources & verification
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