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Castle Hills Elementary Calendar 2026-2027

Castle Hills begins July 15 and ends May 25 on NEISD's year-round calendar. Student intersessions run October 5-16 and March 1-12, with intersession classes scheduled during the first week of each period.

Castle Hills Elementary starts July 15, 2026, and finishes May 25, 2027, on NEISD's year-round calendar. Student intersessions run October 5-16 and March 1-12; intersession classes are scheduled October 5-9 and March 1-5. The campus lists four early-dismissal dates, with dismissal at 12:30 p.m. Families should confirm intersession participation details with Castle Hills.

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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 15, 2026
Student and Staff Holiday	Aug 14, 2026
Labor Day Holiday	Sep 7, 2026
Castle Hills Early Dismissal	Sep 23, 2026–Sep 24, 2026
October Intersession Break	Oct 12, 2026–Oct 16, 2026
Student Holiday	Nov 2, 2026
Election Day Holiday	Nov 3, 2026
Thanksgiving Break	Nov 23, 2026–Nov 27, 2026
Winter Break	Dec 18, 2026–Jan 4, 2027
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Holiday	Jan 18, 2027
Castle Hills Early Dismissal	Feb 4, 2027
Student Holiday	Feb 12, 2027
Presidents' Day / Severe-Weather Make-up Day	Feb 15, 2027
Castle Hills Early Dismissal	Feb 26, 2027
March Intersession Break	Mar 8, 2027–Mar 12, 2027
Good Friday Holiday	Mar 26, 2027
Student Holiday	Mar 29, 2027
Battle of Flowers / Severe-Weather Make-up Day	Apr 23, 2027
Student Holiday	May 7, 2027
Last Day of School	May 25, 2027

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 15 First Day of School

August 2026

North East Independent School District calendar for August 2026
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Aug 13 Student Holiday / Staff Development
Aug 14 Student and Staff Holiday

September 2026

Sep 4 Student Holiday / Staff Development
Sep 7 Labor Day Holiday

October 2026

North East Independent School District calendar for October 2026
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Oct 12–16 October Intersession Break

November 2026

North East Independent School District calendar for November 2026
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Nov 2 Student Holiday
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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14	15	16	17Second Grading Period Ends — Dec 17. The second grading period and first semester end December 17.	18Winter Break — Dec 18 – Jan 4. The continuous break includes the January 4 staff-development day; students return January 5.	19Winter Break — Dec 18 – Jan 4. The continuous break includes the January 4 staff-development day; students return January 5.	20Winter Break — Dec 18 – Jan 4. The continuous break includes the January 4 staff-development day; students return January 5.
21Winter Break — Dec 18 – Jan 4. The continuous break includes the January 4 staff-development day; students return January 5.	22Winter Break — Dec 18 – Jan 4. The continuous break includes the January 4 staff-development day; students return January 5.	23Winter Break — Dec 18 – Jan 4. The continuous break includes the January 4 staff-development day; students return January 5.	24Winter Break — Dec 18 – Jan 4. The continuous break includes the January 4 staff-development day; students return January 5.	25Winter Break — Dec 18 – Jan 4. The continuous break includes the January 4 staff-development day; students return January 5.	26Winter Break — Dec 18 – Jan 4. The continuous break includes the January 4 staff-development day; students return January 5.	27Winter Break — Dec 18 – Jan 4. The continuous break includes the January 4 staff-development day; students return January 5.
28Winter Break — Dec 18 – Jan 4. The continuous break includes the January 4 staff-development day; students return January 5.	29Winter Break — Dec 18 – Jan 4. The continuous break includes the January 4 staff-development day; students return January 5.	30Winter Break — Dec 18 – Jan 4. The continuous break includes the January 4 staff-development day; students return January 5.	31Winter Break — Dec 18 – Jan 4. The continuous break includes the January 4 staff-development day; students return January 5.

Dec 18 – 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 12 Student Holiday
Feb 15 Presidents' Day / Severe-Weather Make-up Day

March 2027

North East Independent School District calendar for March 2027
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1Intersession Classes — Mar 1–5. The PDF schedules intersession classes during this week. It does not specify participation requirements; confirm details with Castle Hills.	2Intersession Classes — Mar 1–5. The PDF schedules intersession classes during this week. It does not specify participation requirements; confirm details with Castle Hills.	3Intersession Classes — Mar 1–5. The PDF schedules intersession classes during this week. It does not specify participation requirements; confirm details with Castle Hills.	4Intersession Classes — Mar 1–5. The PDF schedules intersession classes during this week. It does not specify participation requirements; confirm details with Castle Hills.	5Intersession Classes — Mar 1–5. The PDF schedules intersession classes during this week. It does not specify participation requirements; confirm details with Castle Hills.	6	7
8March Intersession Break — Mar 8–12. No intersession classes are listed during the second week; regular classes resume March 15.	9March Intersession Break — Mar 8–12. No intersession classes are listed during the second week; regular classes resume March 15.	10March Intersession Break — Mar 8–12. No intersession classes are listed during the second week; regular classes resume March 15.	11March Intersession Break — Mar 8–12. No intersession classes are listed during the second week; regular classes resume March 15.	12March Intersession Break — Mar 8–12. No intersession classes are listed during the second week; regular classes resume March 15.	13	14
15	16	17	18	19Third Grading Period Ends — Mar 19. The third grading period runs January 5-March 19.	20	21
22	23	24	25	26Good Friday Holiday — Mar 26. Holiday for students and staff.	27	28
29Student Holiday — Mar 29. Castle Hills students are off; classes resume March 30.	30	31

Mar 8–12 March Intersession Break
Mar 26 Good Friday Holiday
Mar 29 Student 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

May 2027

North East Independent School District calendar for May 2027
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May 7 Student Holiday
May 25 Last Day of School

Planning notes

NEISD 2026–2027 calendar notes

School calendar overview

The 2026–2027 school calendar begins Jul 15, 2026 and ends May 25, 2027.

Before you plan

This independent reference is not operated by NEISD or Castle Hills Elementary. Families should confirm intersession participation, transportation, meals, and emergency changes directly with the campus.

Major school breaks

August Long WeekendAug 13 – 14, 2026
Labor Day WeekendSep 4 – 7, 2026
October IntersessionOct 5 – 16, 2026
Thanksgiving BreakNov 23 – 27, 2026
Winter BreakDec 18, 2026 – Jan 4, 2027
March IntersessionMar 1 – 12, 2027
March Long WeekendMar 26 – 29, 2027

School year by the numbers

Student attendance days: 175 days; Official figureThe PDF grading table lists 91 first-semester days and 84 second-semester days.
Total no-school weekdays: 27 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.
Listed early-release dates: 4 dates; Calculated from official datesCounted from official early-release entries; some dates apply only to the grades or campuses named in the calendar.
Longest listed break: 18 consecutive days; Calculated from official datesDec 18, 2026–Jan 4, 2027, including weekends. The stretch contains 12 confirmed no-school weekdays.
Long weekends: 7; 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: 2 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

Castle Hills starts July 15, earlier than ACE on July 27 and traditional campuses on August 17.
Each two-week student intersession includes a separately listed first week of intersession classes. The PDF does not specify participation requirements.
Winter break begins December 18, three days earlier than the traditional and ACE breaks.
Castle Hills has campus-specific holidays on November 2, February 12, March 29, and May 7.
The 2026-2027 PDF totals 175 instructional days even though the district's general year-round-calendar description mentions 180 days.

Editorial summary

Castle Hills' year-round schedule and intersessions

Castle Hills Elementary starts Wednesday, July 15, 2026, before ACE on July 27 and traditional NEISD campuses on August 17. Its year-round calendar ends Tuesday, May 25, 2027.

Student intersessions run October 5-16 and March 1-12. The PDF separately lists intersession classes October 5-9 and March 1-5. NEISD describes intersessions as opportunities for academic enrichment and instructional support. Families should confirm participation details directly with Castle Hills.

Castle Hills lists early dismissal September 23-24, February 4 and February 26, with students dismissed at 12:30 p.m. The normal school day is 7:25 a.m.-2:45 p.m. Its winter break begins December 18, earlier than the traditional and ACE calendars; campus-specific student holidays also include November 2, February 12, March 29 and May 7.

The dated 2026-2027 PDF totals 175 instructional days: 91 in the first semester and 84 in the second. This page uses that year-specific total; NEISD's general year-round description currently lists 180 days.

Common questions

NEISD 2026–2027 calendar FAQs

When does Castle Hills Elementary start school?

Castle Hills students begin Wednesday, July 15, 2026. The campus follows NEISD's year-round calendar and starts before ACE and traditional campuses.

What is the last day at Castle Hills Elementary?

The last student day is Tuesday, May 25, 2027. The fourth grading period ends the same day.

Is Castle Hills on the regular NEISD calendar?

No. Castle Hills Elementary is NEISD's year-round campus. It has a July start, two intersessions, campus-specific holidays, and a May 25 ending date.

When is the Castle Hills Elementary October intersession in 2026?

The October student intersession runs October 5-16, 2026. Intersession classes are scheduled October 5-9. The PDF lists no intersession classes for October 12-16; the regular schedule resumes October 19. Confirm participation details with Castle Hills.

When is Castle Hills spring break in 2027?

NEISD's Calendars page lists March 1-12, 2027, as Spring Break. The dated Castle Hills PDF labels the same period a Student Intersession and separately lists intersession classes March 1-5. The regular schedule resumes March 15; families should confirm March 1-5 participation with Castle Hills.

What happens during Castle Hills Elementary intersession?

Castle Hills has student intersessions October 5-16, 2026, and March 1-12, 2027. The 2026-2027 PDF separately lists intersession classes October 5-9 and March 1-5. NEISD describes intersessions as opportunities for academic enrichment and instructional support; families should confirm participation details with the campus.

When is Castle Hills Thanksgiving break?

Thanksgiving break is November 23-27, 2026. Students return Monday, November 30.

How long is Castle Hills winter break?

Winter break runs Friday, December 18, 2026, through Monday, January 4, 2027. Students return Tuesday, January 5, for the start of the second semester.

Are Castle Hills students off November 2 and 3?

Yes. November 2 is a Castle Hills student holiday, and November 3 is Election Day. Students return Wednesday, November 4.

Are students off February 12 and February 15?

February 12 is a fixed Castle Hills student holiday. February 15 is scheduled for Presidents' Day but may become a severe-weather make-up day, so the Monday is not guaranteed off.

Are Castle Hills students off March 26 and March 29, 2027?

Yes. March 26 is the Good Friday holiday, and March 29 is a Castle Hills student holiday. Together with the weekend, students have four consecutive days away from the regular schedule and return March 30.

When does Castle Hills dismiss early?

Castle Hills dismisses at 12:30 p.m. September 23-24, 2026, and February 4 and February 26, 2027. The normal school day is 7:25 a.m.-2:45 p.m.

Could April 23 become a school day?

Yes. April 23 is scheduled for Battle of Flowers but is also marked as a severe-weather make-up day. Students attend only if NEISD activates the date.

What are the Castle Hills grading periods?

The periods run July 15-September 18, September 21-December 17, January 5-March 19, and March 22-May 25.

How many instructional days are listed for Castle Hills?

The 2026-2027 Castle Hills PDF totals 175 instructional days: 91 in the first semester and 84 in the second.

Why does the NEISD website mention 180 days for the year-round program?

The calendars page gives a general 180-day description, while the dated 2026-2027 Castle Hills PDF prints a 175-day total. This page uses the year-specific PDF; families can ask the campus about the difference.

Is May 7 a Castle Hills student holiday?

Yes. Friday, May 7, 2027, is a Castle Hills student holiday. It does not appear on the traditional or ACE calendars.

Where can families download the Castle Hills calendar?

Use the official Castle Hills Elementary Calendar PDF linked on this page. NEISD's calendars page also lists important dates and explains the year-round option.

Can the Castle Hills calendar change?

Yes. NEISD says academic calendars are subject to change, and weather closures may activate a make-up date. District and 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 downloads, important dates, and an overview of the year-round calendar option.

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Official 2026-2027 Castle Hills Calendar PDF

The year-round calendar with intersessions, holidays, early dismissals, grading periods, and make-up dates.

View official source →

Source and scope

About the NEISD 2026–2027 calendar

Data source

This page is based on NEISD's two-page 2026-2027 Castle Hills Elementary Calendar and official calendars page, checked October 6, 2026.

How dates are handled

The colored month grid was checked against the legend, grading table, school hours, intersession entries and district important dates. Student intersessions and their class weeks are classified separately. Class weeks use a special-schedule status because the PDF gives class dates without specifying participation requirements. Break summaries describe pauses in the regular schedule and do not establish who attends intersession classes.

Updates

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

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13	14	15First Day of School — Jul 15. First Castle Hills student day and beginning of the first grading period.	16	17	18	19
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10	11	12	13Student Holiday / Staff Development — Aug 13. No classes for Castle Hills students.	14Student and Staff Holiday — Aug 14. The holiday follows the August 13 student holiday, creating a continuous four-day weekend.	15	16
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	1	2	3	4Student Holiday / Staff Development — Sep 4. No classes for Castle Hills students.	5	6
7Labor Day Holiday — Sep 7. Holiday for students and staff; classes resume September 8.	8	9	10	11	12	13
14	15	16	17	18First Grading Period Ends — Sep 18. The first grading period runs July 15-September 18.	19	20
21	22	23Castle Hills Early Dismissal — Sep 23–24. Castle Hills dismisses at 12:30 p.m. on both consecutive dates.	24Castle Hills Early Dismissal — Sep 23–24. Castle Hills dismisses at 12:30 p.m. on both consecutive dates.	25	26	27
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5Intersession Classes — Oct 5–9. The PDF schedules intersession classes during this week. It does not specify participation requirements; confirm details with Castle Hills.	6Intersession Classes — Oct 5–9. The PDF schedules intersession classes during this week. It does not specify participation requirements; confirm details with Castle Hills.	7Intersession Classes — Oct 5–9. The PDF schedules intersession classes during this week. It does not specify participation requirements; confirm details with Castle Hills.	8Intersession Classes — Oct 5–9. The PDF schedules intersession classes during this week. It does not specify participation requirements; confirm details with Castle Hills.	9Intersession Classes — Oct 5–9. The PDF schedules intersession classes during this week. It does not specify participation requirements; confirm details with Castle Hills.	10	11
12October Intersession Break — Oct 12–16. No intersession classes are listed during the second week; regular classes resume October 19.	13October Intersession Break — Oct 12–16. No intersession classes are listed during the second week; regular classes resume October 19.	14October Intersession Break — Oct 12–16. No intersession classes are listed during the second week; regular classes resume October 19.	15October Intersession Break — Oct 12–16. No intersession classes are listed during the second week; regular classes resume October 19.	16October Intersession Break — Oct 12–16. No intersession classes are listed during the second week; regular classes resume October 19.	17	18
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2Student Holiday — Nov 2. Castle Hills students are off.	3Election Day Holiday — Nov 3. Holiday for students and staff.	4	5	6	7	8
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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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				1Winter Break — Dec 18 – Jan 4. The continuous break includes the January 4 staff-development day; students return January 5.	2Winter Break — Dec 18 – Jan 4. The continuous break includes the January 4 staff-development day; students return January 5.	3Winter Break — Dec 18 – Jan 4. The continuous break includes the January 4 staff-development day; students return January 5.
4Winter Break — Dec 18 – Jan 4. The continuous break includes the January 4 staff-development day; students return January 5.	5Second Semester Begins — Jan 5. Students return from winter break and begin the third grading period.	6	7	8	9	10
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18Martin Luther King Jr. Day Holiday — Jan 18. Holiday for students and staff.	19	20	21	22	23	24
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1	2	3	4Castle Hills Early Dismissal — Feb 4. Castle Hills dismisses at 12:30 p.m.	5	6	7
8	9	10	11	12Student Holiday — Feb 12. Castle Hills students are off.	13	14
15Presidents' Day / Severe-Weather Make-up Day — Feb 15. Scheduled holiday unless NEISD activates the date for severe-weather make-up instruction.	16	17	18	19	20	21
22	23	24	25	26Castle Hills Early Dismissal — Feb 26. Castle Hills dismisses at 12:30 p.m. before the March intersession.	27	28

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19	20	21	22	23Battle of Flowers / Severe-Weather Make-up Day — Apr 23. Scheduled holiday unless NEISD activates the date for severe-weather make-up instruction.	24	25
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3	4	5	6	7Student Holiday — May 7. Castle Hills students are off.	8	9
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24	25Last Day of School — May 25. Final Castle Hills student day and end of the fourth grading period. • Fourth Grading Period Ends — May 25. The fourth grading period runs March 22-May 25.	26	27	28	29	30
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