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NEISD ACE Calendar 2026-2027

ACE runs July 27 through June 22 on a 205-day extended calendar, with student holidays on August 4 and 14 and severe-weather make-up dates in February and April.

Academy of Creative Education students start July 27, 2026, and finish June 22, 2027. The 205-day extended calendar continues after traditional NEISD campuses finish in May and includes a May 31 Memorial Day holiday. ACE students are also off August 4 and 14; February 15 and April 23 are reserved severe-weather make-up dates.

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NEISD 2026–2027 key dates

Key dates for North East Independent School District 2026-2027 school calendar
Event	Date	Status
First Day of School	Jul 27, 2026	School opens
Labor Day Holiday	Sep 7, 2026	No classes
Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day Holiday	Oct 12, 2026	No classes
Election Day Holiday	Nov 3, 2026	No classes
Thanksgiving Break	Nov 23, 2026 through Nov 27, 2026	No school
Winter Break	Dec 21, 2026 through Jan 4, 2027	No school
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Holiday	Jan 18, 2027	No classes
Presidents' Day / Severe-Weather Make-up Day	Feb 15, 2027	If needed
Spring Break	Mar 8, 2027 through Mar 12, 2027	No school
Good Friday Holiday	Mar 26, 2027	No classes
Battle of Flowers / Severe-Weather Make-up Day	Apr 23, 2027	If needed
Memorial Day Holiday	May 31, 2027	No classes
Last Day of School	Jun 22, 2027	School closes

Month by month

NEISD 2026–2027 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

July 2026

North East Independent School District calendar for July 2026
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Jul 27 First Day of School

August 2026

North East Independent School District calendar for August 2026
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Aug 4 Student Holiday / Staff Development
Aug 14 Student Holiday / Staff Development

September 2026

North East Independent School District calendar for September 2026
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Sep 7 Labor Day Holiday

October 2026

North East Independent School District calendar for October 2026
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Oct 9 Student Holiday / Staff Development
Oct 12 Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day Holiday

November 2026

North East Independent School District calendar for November 2026
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Nov 3 Election Day Holiday
Nov 23–27 Thanksgiving Break

December 2026

North East Independent School District calendar for December 2026
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Dec 21 – Jan 4 Winter Break

January 2027

North East Independent School District calendar for January 2027
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Jan 18 Martin Luther King Jr. Day Holiday

February 2027

North East Independent School District calendar for February 2027
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Feb 15 Presidents' Day / Severe-Weather Make-up Day

March 2027

North East Independent School District calendar for March 2027
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Mar 8–12 Spring Break
Mar 26 Good Friday Holiday

April 2027

North East Independent School District calendar for April 2027
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Apr 23 Battle of Flowers / Severe-Weather Make-up Day

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North East Independent School District calendar for May 2027
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May 31 Memorial Day Holiday

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North East Independent School District calendar for June 2027
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Planning notes

NEISD 2026–2027 calendar notes

School calendar overview

The 2026–2027 school calendar begins Jul 27, 2026 and ends Jun 22, 2027.

Before you plan

This independent reference is not operated by NEISD or ACE. Families should confirm ceremonies, campus schedules, transportation, and emergency changes directly with the school.

Major school breaks

October Long WeekendOct 9 – 12, 2026
Thanksgiving BreakNov 23 – 27, 2026
Winter BreakDec 21, 2026 – Jan 4, 2027
Spring BreakMar 8 – 12, 2027

School year by the numbers

Student attendance days: 205 days; Official figureThe PDF lists 94 first-semester days and 111 second-semester days.
Total no-school weekdays: 28 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: 1 day; 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: 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.

What to know

ACE begins July 27 and ends June 22, producing a 205-day extended calendar.
August 4 and August 14 are ACE student holidays but occur before traditional students begin school.
Unlike traditional campuses, ACE is in session after Memorial Day and therefore observes May 31 as a student holiday.
ACE uses semester dates rather than four grading periods on the published PDF.

Editorial summary

How the ACE calendar differs from NEISD's traditional calendar

Academy of Creative Education follows an extended school year from July 27, 2026, through June 22, 2027. Its calendar lists 205 instructional days: 94 in the first semester and 111 in the second, compared with 175 on the traditional calendar.

ACE students have two August student holidays, August 4 and 14. Thanksgiving break is November 23-27, winter break runs December 21-January 4, and students return January 5. Spring break is March 8-12. February 15 and April 23 are scheduled holidays reserved for severe-weather make-up instruction.

The extended year continues after traditional campuses finish May 27. Memorial Day on May 31 is an ACE holiday during the student year, and classes continue through June 22. The PDF lists a winter graduation ceremony in December 2026 and a spring ceremony in June 2027, but does not give ceremony dates.

Official NEISD and ACE sources currently list different hours. The 2026-27 calendar PDF lists 7:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m., NEISD's Start & End Times page lists 7:30 a.m.-3:05 p.m., and ACE describes a flexible student schedule ending at 2:00 p.m. Families should confirm their student's required attendance hours with ACE.

Common questions

NEISD 2026–2027 calendar FAQs

When does the NEISD ACE 2026-2027 school year begin?

Academy of Creative Education students begin Monday, July 27, 2026. Castle Hills Elementary starts earlier on July 15, while NEISD traditional campuses begin August 17.

When is the last day for ACE students?

The last ACE student day is Tuesday, June 22, 2027. That is nearly four weeks after traditional campuses finish on May 27.

Who follows the ACE calendar?

This calendar applies to students enrolled at the Academy of Creative Education, NEISD's extended-year high school program. NEISD separately publishes a traditional-campus calendar and a year-round calendar for Castle Hills Elementary.

Are ACE students off August 4 and August 14?

Yes. Tuesday, August 4, and Friday, August 14, 2026, are student holidays and staff-development days on the ACE calendar.

When is ACE Thanksgiving break?

ACE students are off November 23-27, 2026, for Thanksgiving break. Classes resume Monday, November 30.

When do ACE students return after winter break?

ACE students return Tuesday, January 5, 2027. The student break runs December 21 through January 4, with January 4 reserved for staff development.

When is ACE spring break?

ACE spring break is March 8-12, 2027. Students return Monday, March 15.

Does ACE have school on Memorial Day?

No. Monday, May 31, 2027, is an ACE student and staff holiday. Memorial Day appears on this calendar because ACE classes continue through June 22.

How many instructional days are on the ACE calendar?

The ACE PDF lists 205 instructional days: 94 in the first semester and 111 in the second. That is 30 more days than the traditional calendar.

What are the ACE semester dates?

The first semester runs July 27-December 18, 2026, and contains 94 days. The second runs January 5-June 22, 2027, and contains 111 days.

What hours are listed for NEISD ACE in 2026-2027?

The 2026-2027 ACE calendar PDF lists 7:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. NEISD's Start & End Times page lists 7:30 a.m.-3:05 p.m., while ACE's Program Overview describes a flexible 7:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m. student schedule. Because the official sources differ, confirm current attendance requirements with ACE.

Does the ACE PDF list early-dismissal days?

No. The ACE instructional calendar does not list early-dismissal dates, and NEISD's current Start & End Times page lists ACE early release as N/A. Check campus messages for any special-day schedule.

Could February 15 or April 23 become an ACE school day?

Yes. Both dates are scheduled holidays and marked as severe-weather make-up days. ACE students attend only if NEISD announces that one or both dates will be used.

Are ACE graduation ceremonies shown on the calendar?

The PDF says the winter ceremony is held in December 2026 and the spring ceremony in June 2027, but it does not provide exact dates. Confirm ceremony details with ACE.

Where can families download the official ACE calendar?

Use the official ACE Instructional Calendar PDF linked on this page. The NEISD calendars page also lists current important dates and other campus-calendar options.

Can the ACE calendar change?

Yes. NEISD says academic calendars are subject to change, and severe weather may affect make-up dates. District and ACE campus announcements are the final authority.

Reference

NEISD 2026–2027 resources

North East ISD official website

District news, schools, enrollment, transportation, meals, and family services.

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NEISD calendars

Official calendar downloads and important dates for NEISD programs.

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Official 2026-2027 ACE Calendar PDF

The ACE extended-year calendar with holidays, semester totals, school hours, and make-up dates.

View official source →

NEISD Start & End Times

Current district school-hours and early-release listings; the ACE hours differ from the calendar PDF.

View official source →

ACE High School Program Overview

Campus description of its flexible student schedule. Confirm current attendance hours directly with ACE.

View official source →

Source and scope

About the NEISD 2026–2027 calendar

Data source

This page uses NEISD's 2026-2027 ACE Instructional Calendar for student dates and semester totals, the official Calendars page for district dates, and the current Start & End Times and ACE Program Overview pages to compare school-hours statements. Sources were checked October 6, 2026.

How dates are handled

The colored month grid was checked against the legend, semester totals, campus schedule, and district important dates. Only dates that affect ACE students are included; general district events and school-directory information are excluded. School-hours statements are attributed to their individual official sources; no single attendance schedule is selected while those sources differ.

Updates

NEISD calendars are subject to change. February 15 and April 23 may become attendance days if severe-weather make-up time is needed.

Disclaimer

This independent reference is not operated by NEISD or ACE. Families should confirm ceremonies, campus schedules, transportation, and emergency changes directly with the school.

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NEISD 2026–2027 sources & verification

Source confirmed

District: North East Independent School District
NEISD ACE 2026-2027 Instructional Calendar: View official source
NEISD Calendars: View official source
NEISD Start & End Times: View official source
ACE High School Program Overview: View official source
Source last checked: Oct 6, 2026
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27First Day of School — Jul 27. First ACE student day and beginning of the first semester.	28	29	30	31

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5	6	7	8	9Student Holiday / Staff Development — Oct 9. No student classes; staff development is scheduled.	10	11
12Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day Holiday — Oct 12. Holiday for students and staff; classes resume October 13.	13	14	15	16	17	18
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23Thanksgiving Break — Nov 23–27. The full Monday-through-Friday week is a holiday; classes resume November 30.	24Thanksgiving Break — Nov 23–27. The full Monday-through-Friday week is a holiday; classes resume November 30.	25Thanksgiving Break — Nov 23–27. The full Monday-through-Friday week is a holiday; classes resume November 30.	26Thanksgiving Break — Nov 23–27. The full Monday-through-Friday week is a holiday; classes resume November 30.	27Thanksgiving Break — Nov 23–27. The full Monday-through-Friday week is a holiday; classes resume November 30.	28	29
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21Winter Break — Dec 21 – Jan 4. The January 4 staff-development day extends the continuous student break; ACE classes resume January 5.	22Winter Break — Dec 21 – Jan 4. The January 4 staff-development day extends the continuous student break; ACE classes resume January 5.	23Winter Break — Dec 21 – Jan 4. The January 4 staff-development day extends the continuous student break; ACE classes resume January 5.	24Winter Break — Dec 21 – Jan 4. The January 4 staff-development day extends the continuous student break; ACE classes resume January 5.	25Winter Break — Dec 21 – Jan 4. The January 4 staff-development day extends the continuous student break; ACE classes resume January 5.	26Winter Break — Dec 21 – Jan 4. The January 4 staff-development day extends the continuous student break; ACE classes resume January 5.	27Winter Break — Dec 21 – Jan 4. The January 4 staff-development day extends the continuous student break; ACE classes resume January 5.
28Winter Break — Dec 21 – Jan 4. The January 4 staff-development day extends the continuous student break; ACE classes resume January 5.	29Winter Break — Dec 21 – Jan 4. The January 4 staff-development day extends the continuous student break; ACE classes resume January 5.	30Winter Break — Dec 21 – Jan 4. The January 4 staff-development day extends the continuous student break; ACE classes resume January 5.	31Winter Break — Dec 21 – Jan 4. The January 4 staff-development day extends the continuous student break; ACE classes resume January 5.

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				1Winter Break — Dec 21 – Jan 4. The January 4 staff-development day extends the continuous student break; ACE classes resume January 5.	2Winter Break — Dec 21 – Jan 4. The January 4 staff-development day extends the continuous student break; ACE classes resume January 5.	3Winter Break — Dec 21 – Jan 4. The January 4 staff-development day extends the continuous student break; ACE classes resume January 5.
4Winter Break — Dec 21 – Jan 4. The January 4 staff-development day extends the continuous student break; ACE classes resume January 5.	5Second Semester Begins — Jan 5. ACE students return from winter break.	6	7	8	9	10
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8Spring Break — Mar 8–12. ACE students are off Monday through Friday and return March 15.	9Spring Break — Mar 8–12. ACE students are off Monday through Friday and return March 15.	10Spring Break — Mar 8–12. ACE students are off Monday through Friday and return March 15.	11Spring Break — Mar 8–12. ACE students are off Monday through Friday and return March 15.	12Spring Break — Mar 8–12. ACE students are off Monday through Friday and return March 15.	13	14
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