- School starts Wednesday, Sept. 9 for elementary schools, Wednesday, Sept. 9 for middle schools and Tuesday, Sept. 8 for high school. The last day is Thursday, June 17, 2027 for every level.
- Thanksgiving break: Nov. 26 to 27, every level.
- Winter break: Dec. 21 to Jan. 1, every level.
- Spring break: March 22 to 26, every level.
- Early release days: two for elementary schools, two for middle schools and four for high school.
- Twenty dates or stretches differ by level. See them side by side.
The DDSD levels at a glance
David Douglas School District posts a separate 2026-27 calendar for each school level: elementary schools, middle schools and high school. This page has all three: first a side-by-side look at what differs, then each level's own calendar, dates and .ics files.
School starts Wednesday, Sept. 9 for elementary schools, Wednesday, Sept. 9 for middle schools and Tuesday, Sept. 8 for high school. The last day is Thursday, June 17, 2027 for every level. The last day can move, from Thursday, June 17 to Friday, June 25, for every level. Some grades start later; the table shows who starts when.
25 weekdays off are the same for every level, including Thanksgiving break, winter break and spring break. What differs: 16 days or stretches off for some levels only and four early release days or stretches for some levels only. The chart shows where they fall in the year, and the table lists each one.
- School year
- No school, every level
- No school, this level only
- Early release that differs by level
The levels side by side
| What | Elementary | Middle | High School |
|---|---|---|---|
| First day | Sept. 9, WedGrades 1 to 5, with kindergarten gradual entry Sept. 9 to 11. Sept. 14: all kindergartners, their first full day | Sept. 9, WedGrades 7 and 8 only (gradual entry). Sept. 11: grade 6 only (gradual entry); every grade attends from Monday, Sept. 14 | Sept. 8, Tue |
| Last day | June 17, ThuPlanned; can fall June 17 to 25 | June 17, ThuPlanned; can fall June 17 to 25 | June 17, ThuPlanned; can fall June 17 to 25 |
| School days | 166 | 167 | 176 |
| Weekdays off | 36 | 35 | 27 |
| Early release days | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Grading periods | 2 semestersEnd Jan. 28 and June 17 | 4 quartersEnd Nov. 13, Jan. 28, April 15 and June 17 | 2 semestersEnd Jan. 28 and June 17 |
| Conferences | Nov. 23 to 25 and March 17 to 19 | Nov. 23 to 25 and March 17 to 19 | Nov. 24 to 25 and May 6 to 7 |
| Testing | None listed | None listed | Jan. 25 to 28 and June 14 to 16 |
Dates that differ by level
Every school day on which the levels do not match: a day off, an early release for some levels only. Weekly early releases are compared above, not here.
| Date | Elementary | Middle | High School |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct. 2Fri | No schoolParent communication and data review day | School day | School day |
| Oct. 8Thu | School day | School day | Early releaseProgress reports and parent communication, early release, at 10:46 a.m. |
| Oct. 12Mon | School day | No schoolParent communication day | School day |
| Nov. 16Mon | School day | No schoolTeacher workday | School day |
| Nov. 20Fri | No schoolTeacher workday | School day | No schoolTeacher grading day |
| Nov. 23Mon | Early releaseConference day, early dismissal for afternoon conferences, at 1:40 p.m. | Early releaseConference day, early dismissal for afternoon conferences, at 1 p.m. | School day |
| Nov. 24Tue | No schoolConference days | No schoolConference days | School day |
| Jan. 4Mon | No schoolProfessional development day | No schoolParent communication day | School day |
| Jan. 15Fri | School day | School day | Early releaseProgress reports and parent communication, early release, at 10:46 a.m. |
| Feb. 5Fri | No schoolParent communication and data review day | School day | School day |
| Feb. 22Mon | School day | No schoolProfessional development day | School day |
| March 12Fri | No schoolTeacher workday | No schoolParent communication day | School day |
| March 17Wed | Early releaseConference day, early dismissal for afternoon conferences, at 1:40 p.m. (after a late start) | Early releaseConference day, early dismissal for afternoon conferences, at 1 p.m. (after a late start) | School day |
| March 18Thu | No schoolConference days | No schoolConference days | School day |
| March 19Fri | No schoolConference days | No schoolConference days | Early releaseProgress reports and parent communication, early release, at 10:46 a.m. |
| April 16Fri | No schoolParent communication and data review day | No schoolTeacher workday | School day |
| April 30Fri | School day | School day | No schoolTeacher grading day |
| May 17Mon | School day | No schoolParent communication day | School day |
| May 28Fri | No schoolTeacher workday | School day | School day |
| June 11Fri | No schoolParent communication and data review day | School day | Early releaseProgress reports and parent communication, early release, at 10:46 a.m. |
Level 1 of 3: Elementary
Elementary schools: the 2026-27 calendar
Key dates, Elementary
- School starts Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026 for grades 1 to 5, with kindergarten gradual entry Sept. 9 to 11 (Monday, Sept. 14, 2026 for all kindergartners, their first full day) and ends Thursday, June 17, 2027, as planned. It can fall anywhere from Thursday, June 17 to Friday, June 25: June 17, or later (as late as June 25) if the district uses the emergency makeup days June 22 to 25.
- Thanksgiving break: Nov. 26 to 27. Students are out Tuesday, Nov. 24 to Sunday, Nov. 29, back Monday, Nov. 30.
- Winter break: Dec. 21 to Jan. 1. Students are out Saturday, Dec. 19 to Monday, Jan. 4, back Tuesday, Jan. 5.
- Spring break: March 22 to 26. Students are out Thursday, March 18 to Sunday, March 28, back Monday, March 29.
- Two early release days for every school. Details below.
The DDSD Elementary Schools 2026-27 calendar
This is the district's own calendar for elementary schools, as DDSD publishes it. Tap it to open the full-size image.
Add the DDSD Elementary Schools calendar to your phone
Pick a file. Each one is an all-day event per day off or half day, and a break is one event across all its days. How to add a file.
Every date
First and last day, every day off, every early release and grading period dates. 31 events.
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Holidays and breaks
Only the days with no school. 20 events.
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Early release days
Only the half days. 2 events.
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DDSD Elementary Schools vacations and holidays
Every day with no school for elementary schools, from the first day to the last: 20 entries and 36 weekdays in all.
| Day off | Dates | Days of the week | School days off |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parent communication and data review day (no school) Other | Oct. 2 | Fri | 1 |
| Professional development day (no school) Staff day | Oct. 9 | Fri | 1 |
| Veterans Day Holiday | Nov. 11 | Wed | 1 |
| Teacher workday (no school) Staff day | Nov. 20 | Fri | 1 |
| Conference days (no school) Other | Nov. 24 to 25 | Tue to Wed | 2 |
| Thanksgiving break Break | Nov. 26 to 27 | Thu to Fri | 2 |
| Winter break Break | Dec. 21 to Jan. 1 | Mon to Fri | 10 |
| Professional development day (no school) Staff day | Jan. 4 | Mon | 1 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day Holiday | Jan. 18 | Mon | 1 |
| Teacher workday (no school) Staff day | Jan. 29 | Fri | 1 |
| Parent communication and data review day (no school) Other | Feb. 5 | Fri | 1 |
| Presidents Day Holiday | Feb. 15 | Mon | 1 |
| Teacher workday (no school) Staff day | March 12 | Fri | 1 |
| Conference days (no school) Other | March 18 to 19 | Thu to Fri | 2 |
| Spring break Break | March 22 to 26 | Mon to Fri | 5 |
| Parent communication and data review day (no school) Other | April 16 | Fri | 1 |
| Professional development day (no school) Staff day | May 7 | Fri | 1 |
| Teacher workday (no school) Staff day | May 28 | Fri | 1 |
| Memorial Day Holiday | May 31 | Mon | 1 |
| Parent communication and data review day (no school) Other | June 11 | Fri | 1 |
DDSD Elementary Schools early release days
Two early release days in all.
| Date | Day | What | Dismissal | Who |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 23 | Mon | Conference day, early dismissal for afternoon conferences | At 1:40 p.m. | All elementary schools |
| March 17 | Wed | Conference day, early dismissal for afternoon conferences | At 1:40 p.m. (after a late start) | All elementary schools |
Calendar notes: what to plan around
Long weekends and breaks
Every stretch of three or more days with no school, counting weekends. A half day next to a weekend adds half a day.
- 3-day weekend: Friday, Oct. 2 to Sunday, Oct. 4. Parent communication and data review day (no school). Back Monday, Oct. 5.
- 3-day weekend: Friday, Oct. 9 to Sunday, Oct. 11. Professional development day (no school). Back Monday, Oct. 12.
- 3.5-day weekend: Friday, Nov. 20 to Sunday, Nov. 22. Teacher workday (no school). Monday, Nov. 23, an early release day.
- 6.5 days off in a row: Monday, Nov. 23 at early dismissal to Sunday, Nov. 29. Conference day, early dismissal for afternoon conferences, Conference days (no school) and Thanksgiving break. Back Monday, Nov. 30.
- 17 days off in a row: Saturday, Dec. 19 to Monday, Jan. 4. Winter break and professional development day (no school). Back Tuesday, Jan. 5.
- 3-day weekend: Saturday, Jan. 16 to Monday, Jan. 18. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Back Tuesday, Jan. 19.
- 3-day weekend: Friday, Jan. 29 to Sunday, Jan. 31. Teacher workday (no school). Back Monday, Feb. 1.
- 3-day weekend: Friday, Feb. 5 to Sunday, Feb. 7. Parent communication and data review day (no school). Back Monday, Feb. 8.
- 3-day weekend: Saturday, Feb. 13 to Monday, Feb. 15. Presidents Day. Back Tuesday, Feb. 16.
- 3-day weekend: Friday, March 12 to Sunday, March 14. Teacher workday (no school). Back Monday, March 15.
- 11.5 days off in a row: Wednesday, March 17 at early dismissal to Sunday, March 28. Conference day, early dismissal for afternoon conferences, Conference days (no school) and spring break. Back Monday, March 29.
- 3-day weekend: Friday, April 16 to Sunday, April 18. Parent communication and data review day (no school). Back Monday, April 19.
- 3-day weekend: Friday, May 7 to Sunday, May 9. Professional development day (no school). Back Monday, May 10.
- 4-day weekend: Friday, May 28 to Monday, May 31. Teacher workday (no school) and Memorial Day. Back Tuesday, June 1.
- 3-day weekend: Friday, June 11 to Sunday, June 13. Parent communication and data review day (no school). Back Monday, June 14.
Weeks with fewer than five school days
Nineteen weeks have fewer than five school days, and three weeks have none at all.
| Week of | School days | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Sept. 7 | 3 | Before the first day |
| Sept. 28 | 4 | Parent communication and data review day (no school) |
| Oct. 5 | 4 | Professional development day (no school) |
| Nov. 9 | 4 | Veterans Day |
| Nov. 16 | 4 | Teacher workday (no school) |
| Nov. 23 | 1 | Conference days (no school) and Thanksgiving break |
| Dec. 21 | 0 | Winter break |
| Dec. 28 | 0 | Winter break |
| Jan. 4 | 4 | Professional development day (no school) |
| Jan. 18 | 4 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day |
| Jan. 25 | 4 | Teacher workday (no school) |
| Feb. 1 | 4 | Parent communication and data review day (no school) |
| Feb. 15 | 4 | Presidents Day |
| March 8 | 4 | Teacher workday (no school) |
| March 15 | 3 | Conference days (no school) |
| March 22 | 0 | Spring break |
| April 12 | 4 | Parent communication and data review day (no school) |
| May 3 | 4 | Professional development day (no school) |
| May 24 | 4 | Teacher workday (no school) |
| May 31 | 4 | Memorial Day |
| June 7 | 4 | Parent communication and data review day (no school) |
| June 14 | 4 | After the last day |
Teacher workdays: no school for students
Seven of the days off are staff days. Teachers work; students stay home. Plan child care as you would for a holiday.
- Friday, Oct. 9: professional development day (no school)
- Friday, Nov. 20: teacher workday (no school)
- Monday, Jan. 4: professional development day (no school)
- Friday, Jan. 29: teacher workday (no school)
- Friday, March 12: teacher workday (no school)
- Friday, May 7: professional development day (no school)
- Friday, May 28: teacher workday (no school)
Makeup days
Emergency makeup day, Tuesday, June 22 (a school day only if the district needs to make up a closure), Emergency makeup day, Wednesday, June 23 (a school day only if the district needs to make up a closure), Emergency makeup day, Thursday, June 24 (a school day only if the district needs to make up a closure) and Emergency makeup day, Friday, June 25 (a school day only if the district needs to make up a closure).
Also worth knowing
- School is open on a federal holiday: Columbus Day (Monday, Oct. 12). Banks, post offices and many offices close; school does not.
- The calendar prints no testing dates.
- The last day can move. June 17, or later (as late as June 25) if the district uses the emergency makeup days June 22 to 25. The planned last day is Thursday, June 17; it can fall from Thursday, June 17 to Friday, June 25.
- After the last day, the calendar still shows school closed (June 18) and teacher workday (June 21). Students are already out.
First and last day of school
Sept. 9First day, Wednesday
June 17 to 25Last day, planned June 17
166School days, by our count
36Weekdays off between them
The first day of school is Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026 for grades 1 to 5, with kindergarten gradual entry Sept. 9 to 11 and Monday, Sept. 14, 2026 for all kindergartners, their first full day. The last day is Thursday, June 17, 2027, as planned. It can fall anywhere from Thursday, June 17 to Friday, June 25: June 17, or later (as late as June 25) if the district uses the emergency makeup days June 22 to 25.
Teachers start sooner. Staff days before school run Aug. 31 to Sept. 8.
Grading periods
The calendar marks where each grading period ends. The first mark is on Friday, Jan. 29, a teacher workday with no school, so the first period's last school day is Thursday, Jan. 28.
| Period | Dates | School days |
|---|---|---|
| 1st grading period | Sept. 9 to Jan. 28 | 82 |
| 2nd grading period | Feb. 1 to June 17 | 84 |
What the district notes
- Kindergarten starts with gradual entry Sept. 9 to 11; Monday, Sept. 14 is the first full day for all kindergartners. Grades 1 to 5 start Wednesday, Sept. 9.
- Every Wednesday is a one-hour late start: elementary school starts at 10:10 a.m. instead of 9:10 a.m. (drop-off from 9:55 a.m.). The first day, Sept. 9, is not a late start. Regular hours are 9:10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
- June 22 to 25 are set aside as emergency makeup days. If the district closes schools for weather or another emergency, school days may be added then, which moves the last day later.
- David Douglas Online Academy, Fir Ridge Campus, the Community Transition Program and preschool have their own calendars on the district calendars page.
How we checked the elementary dates
We read every date off the district's own calendar twice: once from the PDF's text and once from the image, cell by cell against its legend. Then we checked each one against the district elementary grade-level calendar with staff dates, the David Douglas District Calendar 2026-2027, the district 2026-2027 Opening and Dismissal Time sheet and the district Grade Level Calendars and School Hours page.
Every weekday on this page matches its date. If the district changes its calendar, its page is the final word.
Where each date is on the district's calendar
- First day, Sept. 9: David Douglas School District Elementary Calendar 2026-2027 (family calendar PDF, dated 4/27/2026), page 1, September 2026 grid, 9 marked F/L (key: First/Last Day of School); "Kinder Gradual Entry" arrow from 9 to 11. Also: David Douglas School District Elementary Calendar 2026-2027 (grade-level calendar with staff dates, PDF, dated 4/27/2026), September 2026 grid, 9 "Grades 1-5", "Kinder Gradual Entry" arrow 9 to 11; "Students' First Day September 9, 2026".
- Last day, June 17: David Douglas School District Elementary Calendar 2026-2027 (family calendar PDF, dated 4/27/2026), page 1, June 2027 grid, 17 black on the lower half with the End of the Grading Period square (the last school day; June 18 is closed). Also: David Douglas School District Elementary Calendar 2026-2027 (grade-level calendar with staff dates, PDF, dated 4/27/2026), June 2027 grid, 17 with the Students' Last Day circle; "Students' Last Day June 17, 2027"; David Douglas School District, District Calendar 2026-2027 (PDF, dated 1/14/2026), June 2027 grid, 17 "Student's Last Day"; "Students' last day Thursday, June 17, 2027".
- When the last day can move, June 17 to 25: David Douglas School District Elementary Calendar 2026-2027 (family calendar PDF, dated 4/27/2026), page 1, June 2027 grid, 22 to 25 marked * (key: * Emergency Make-Up Day).
- Teacher work and professional development days (no school), Aug. 31 to Sept. 4: David Douglas School District Elementary Calendar 2026-2027 (family calendar PDF, dated 4/27/2026), page 1, August 31 and September 1 to 4 black (key: School Closed - Not in Session). Also: David Douglas School District Elementary Calendar 2026-2027 (grade-level calendar with staff dates, PDF, dated 4/27/2026), August 31 to September 3 black W/PD, September 4 green X; David Douglas School District, District Calendar 2026-2027 (PDF, dated 1/14/2026), August 31 and September 1 to 3 marked W, September 4 marked X.
- Labor Day, Sept. 7: David Douglas School District Elementary Calendar 2026-2027 (family calendar PDF, dated 4/27/2026), page 1, September 2026 grid, 7 black, marked H (key: Holiday - No School). Also: David Douglas School District Elementary Calendar 2026-2027 (grade-level calendar with staff dates, PDF, dated 4/27/2026), September 2026 grid, 7 red, H (key: H Holiday, No School); David Douglas School District, District Calendar 2026-2027 (PDF, dated 1/14/2026), September 2026 grid, 7 marked H.
- Teacher workday (no school), Sept. 8: David Douglas School District Elementary Calendar 2026-2027 (family calendar PDF, dated 4/27/2026), page 1, September 2026 grid, 8 black (key: School Closed - Not in Session). Also: David Douglas School District Elementary Calendar 2026-2027 (grade-level calendar with staff dates, PDF, dated 4/27/2026), September 2026 grid, 8 blue W (Teacher Workday, No School).
- Parent communication and data review day (no school), Oct. 2: David Douglas School District Elementary Calendar 2026-2027 (family calendar PDF, dated 4/27/2026), page 1, October 2026 grid, 2 black. Also: David Douglas School District Elementary Calendar 2026-2027 (grade-level calendar with staff dates, PDF, dated 4/27/2026), October 2026 grid, 2 orange with a down triangle (key: Parent Communication / Data Review Meeting, No School).
- Professional development day (no school), Oct. 9: David Douglas School District Elementary Calendar 2026-2027 (family calendar PDF, dated 4/27/2026), page 1, October 2026 grid, 9 black. Also: David Douglas School District Elementary Calendar 2026-2027 (grade-level calendar with staff dates, PDF, dated 4/27/2026), October 2026 grid, 9 orange PD (key: Teacher Professional Development, No School).
- Veterans Day, Nov. 11: David Douglas School District Elementary Calendar 2026-2027 (family calendar PDF, dated 4/27/2026), page 1, November 2026 grid, 11 black, marked H (key: Holiday - No School). Also: David Douglas School District Elementary Calendar 2026-2027 (grade-level calendar with staff dates, PDF, dated 4/27/2026), November 2026 grid, 11 red, H; David Douglas School District, District Calendar 2026-2027 (PDF, dated 1/14/2026), November 2026 grid, 11 marked H.
- Teacher workday (no school), Nov. 20: David Douglas School District Elementary Calendar 2026-2027 (family calendar PDF, dated 4/27/2026), page 1, November 2026 grid, 20 black. Also: David Douglas School District Elementary Calendar 2026-2027 (grade-level calendar with staff dates, PDF, dated 4/27/2026), November 2026 grid, 20 blue W (Teacher Workday, No School).
- Conference days (no school), Nov. 24 to 25: David Douglas School District Elementary Calendar 2026-2027 (family calendar PDF, dated 4/27/2026), page 1, November 2026 grid, 24 and 25 black, marked CD (key: Conference Day). Also: David Douglas School District Elementary Calendar 2026-2027 (grade-level calendar with staff dates, PDF, dated 4/27/2026), November 2026 grid, 24 and 25 purple with a triangle (key: Conferences, No School).
- Thanksgiving break, Nov. 26 to 27: David Douglas School District Elementary Calendar 2026-2027 (family calendar PDF, dated 4/27/2026), page 1, November 2026 grid, 26 black marked H, 27 black (key: School Closed - Not in Session). Also: David Douglas School District Elementary Calendar 2026-2027 (grade-level calendar with staff dates, PDF, dated 4/27/2026), November 2026 grid, 26 red H (Holiday), 27 green X (Non-School Day); David Douglas School District, District Calendar 2026-2027 (PDF, dated 1/14/2026), November 2026 grid, 26 marked H, 27 marked X.
- Winter break, Dec. 21 to Jan. 1: David Douglas School District Elementary Calendar 2026-2027 (family calendar PDF, dated 4/27/2026), page 1, December 2026 grid, 21 to 25 and 28 to 31 black; January 2027 grid, 1 black; key "Winter Break December 21 - January 1". Also: David Douglas School District Elementary Calendar 2026-2027 (grade-level calendar with staff dates, PDF, dated 4/27/2026), December 21 to 25 and 28 to 31 and January 1 green X (Non-School Day); "Winter Break Dec. 21, 2026 - Jan. 1, 2027"; David Douglas School District, District Calendar 2026-2027 (PDF, dated 1/14/2026), December 2026 grid, 21 to 25 and 28 to 31 marked X; January 2027 grid, 1 marked X; "Winter break Dec. 21, 2026 to Jan. 1, 2027".
- Professional development day (no school), Jan. 4: David Douglas School District Elementary Calendar 2026-2027 (family calendar PDF, dated 4/27/2026), page 1, January 2027 grid, 4 black. Also: David Douglas School District Elementary Calendar 2026-2027 (grade-level calendar with staff dates, PDF, dated 4/27/2026), January 2027 grid, 4 orange PD.
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Jan. 18: David Douglas School District Elementary Calendar 2026-2027 (family calendar PDF, dated 4/27/2026), page 1, January 2027 grid, Monday 18 black (key: School Closed - Not in Session). Also: David Douglas School District Elementary Calendar 2026-2027 (grade-level calendar with staff dates, PDF, dated 4/27/2026), January 2027 grid, 18 green X (Non-School Day); David Douglas School District, District Calendar 2026-2027 (PDF, dated 1/14/2026), January 2027 grid, 18 marked X.
- Teacher workday (no school), Jan. 29: David Douglas School District Elementary Calendar 2026-2027 (family calendar PDF, dated 4/27/2026), page 1, January 2027 grid, 29 black with the End of the Grading Period square. Also: David Douglas School District Elementary Calendar 2026-2027 (grade-level calendar with staff dates, PDF, dated 4/27/2026), January 2027 grid, 29 blue W with the End of the Grading Period square.
- Parent communication and data review day (no school), Feb. 5: David Douglas School District Elementary Calendar 2026-2027 (family calendar PDF, dated 4/27/2026), page 1, February 2027 grid, 5 black. Also: David Douglas School District Elementary Calendar 2026-2027 (grade-level calendar with staff dates, PDF, dated 4/27/2026), February 2027 grid, 5 orange with a down triangle (Parent Communication / Data Review Meeting, No School).
- Presidents Day, Feb. 15: David Douglas School District Elementary Calendar 2026-2027 (family calendar PDF, dated 4/27/2026), page 1, February 2027 grid, 15 black, marked H (key: Holiday - No School). Also: David Douglas School District Elementary Calendar 2026-2027 (grade-level calendar with staff dates, PDF, dated 4/27/2026), February 2027 grid, 15 red H; David Douglas School District, District Calendar 2026-2027 (PDF, dated 1/14/2026), February 2027 grid, 15 marked X.
- Teacher workday (no school), March 12: David Douglas School District Elementary Calendar 2026-2027 (family calendar PDF, dated 4/27/2026), page 1, March 2027 grid, 12 black. Also: David Douglas School District Elementary Calendar 2026-2027 (grade-level calendar with staff dates, PDF, dated 4/27/2026), March 2027 grid, 12 blue W.
- Conference days (no school), March 18 to 19: David Douglas School District Elementary Calendar 2026-2027 (family calendar PDF, dated 4/27/2026), page 1, March 2027 grid, 18 and 19 black, marked CD. Also: David Douglas School District Elementary Calendar 2026-2027 (grade-level calendar with staff dates, PDF, dated 4/27/2026), March 2027 grid, 18 and 19 purple with a triangle (Conferences, No School).
- Spring break, March 22 to 26: David Douglas School District Elementary Calendar 2026-2027 (family calendar PDF, dated 4/27/2026), page 1, March 2027 grid, 22 to 26 black; key "Spring Break March 22-26". Also: David Douglas School District Elementary Calendar 2026-2027 (grade-level calendar with staff dates, PDF, dated 4/27/2026), March 2027 grid, 22 to 26 green X; "Spring Break Mar. 22, 2027 - Mar. 26, 2027"; David Douglas School District, District Calendar 2026-2027 (PDF, dated 1/14/2026), March 2027 grid, 22 to 26 marked X; "Spring break Mar. 22, 2027 to Mar. 26, 2027".
- Parent communication and data review day (no school), April 16: David Douglas School District Elementary Calendar 2026-2027 (family calendar PDF, dated 4/27/2026), page 1, April 2027 grid, 16 black. Also: David Douglas School District Elementary Calendar 2026-2027 (grade-level calendar with staff dates, PDF, dated 4/27/2026), April 2027 grid, 16 orange with a down triangle.
- Professional development day (no school), May 7: David Douglas School District Elementary Calendar 2026-2027 (family calendar PDF, dated 4/27/2026), page 1, May 2027 grid, 7 black. Also: David Douglas School District Elementary Calendar 2026-2027 (grade-level calendar with staff dates, PDF, dated 4/27/2026), May 2027 grid, 7 orange PD.
- Teacher workday (no school), May 28: David Douglas School District Elementary Calendar 2026-2027 (family calendar PDF, dated 4/27/2026), page 1, May 2027 grid, 28 black. Also: David Douglas School District Elementary Calendar 2026-2027 (grade-level calendar with staff dates, PDF, dated 4/27/2026), May 2027 grid, 28 blue W.
- Memorial Day, May 31: David Douglas School District Elementary Calendar 2026-2027 (family calendar PDF, dated 4/27/2026), page 1, May 2027 grid, 31 black, marked H (key: Holiday - No School). Also: David Douglas School District Elementary Calendar 2026-2027 (grade-level calendar with staff dates, PDF, dated 4/27/2026), May 2027 grid, 31 red H; David Douglas School District, District Calendar 2026-2027 (PDF, dated 1/14/2026), May 2027 grid, 30/31 cell marked H.
- Parent communication and data review day (no school), June 11: David Douglas School District Elementary Calendar 2026-2027 (family calendar PDF, dated 4/27/2026), page 1, June 2027 grid, 11 black. Also: David Douglas School District Elementary Calendar 2026-2027 (grade-level calendar with staff dates, PDF, dated 4/27/2026), June 2027 grid, 11 orange with a down triangle.
- School closed, June 18: David Douglas School District Elementary Calendar 2026-2027 (family calendar PDF, dated 4/27/2026), page 1, June 2027 grid, 18 black (key: School Closed - Not in Session). Also: David Douglas School District Elementary Calendar 2026-2027 (grade-level calendar with staff dates, PDF, dated 4/27/2026), June 2027 grid, 18 green X (Non-School Day); David Douglas School District, District Calendar 2026-2027 (PDF, dated 1/14/2026), June 2027 grid, 18 marked X.
- Teacher workday, June 21: David Douglas School District Elementary Calendar 2026-2027 (family calendar PDF, dated 4/27/2026), page 1, June 2027 grid, 21 black (key: School Closed - Not in Session). Also: David Douglas School District Elementary Calendar 2026-2027 (grade-level calendar with staff dates, PDF, dated 4/27/2026), June 2027 grid, 21 blue W with the Teachers' Last Day circle; David Douglas School District, District Calendar 2026-2027 (PDF, dated 1/14/2026), "Teachers' last day Monday, June 21, 2027".
- Conference day, early dismissal for afternoon conferences, Nov. 23: David Douglas School District Elementary Calendar 2026-2027 (family calendar PDF, dated 4/27/2026), page 1, November 2026 grid, 23 marked CD, black on the lower half only (a partial day; 24 and 25 are fully black). Also: David Douglas School District Elementary Calendar 2026-2027 (grade-level calendar with staff dates, PDF, dated 4/27/2026), November 2026 grid, 23 light purple with a diamond (key: 1:40pm Dismissal - PM Conferences).
- Conference day, early dismissal for afternoon conferences, March 17: David Douglas School District Elementary Calendar 2026-2027 (family calendar PDF, dated 4/27/2026), page 1, March 2027 grid, 17 marked CD with a star, black on the lower half only (18 and 19 are fully black). Also: David Douglas School District Elementary Calendar 2026-2027 (grade-level calendar with staff dates, PDF, dated 4/27/2026), March 2027 grid, 17 light purple with a diamond and a star (1:40pm Dismissal - PM Conferences; One Hour Late Start).
- Dismissal time, Conference day, early dismissal for afternoon conferences, Nov. 23: David Douglas School District Elementary Calendar 2026-2027 (grade-level calendar with staff dates, PDF, dated 4/27/2026), page 1, key: "1:40pm Dismissal - PM Conferences".
- Dismissal time, Conference day, early dismissal for afternoon conferences, March 17: David Douglas School District Elementary Calendar 2026-2027 (grade-level calendar with staff dates, PDF, dated 4/27/2026), page 1, key: "1:40pm Dismissal - PM Conferences".
- 1st grading period: David Douglas School District Elementary Calendar 2026-2027 (family calendar PDF, dated 4/27/2026), page 1, January 2027 grid, End of the Grading Period square on Friday 29, a closed day; Thursday 28 is the last school day before it.
- 2nd grading period: David Douglas School District Elementary Calendar 2026-2027 (family calendar PDF, dated 4/27/2026), page 1, June 2027 grid, End of the Grading Period square on 17.
Level 2 of 3: Middle
Middle schools: the 2026-27 calendar
Key dates, Middle
- School starts Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026 for grades 7 and 8 only (gradual entry) (Friday, Sept. 11, 2026 for grade 6 only (gradual entry); every grade attends from Monday, Sept. 14) and ends Thursday, June 17, 2027, as planned. It can fall anywhere from Thursday, June 17 to Friday, June 25: June 17, or later (as late as June 25) if the district uses the emergency makeup days June 22 to 25.
- Thanksgiving break: Nov. 26 to 27. Students are out Tuesday, Nov. 24 to Sunday, Nov. 29, back Monday, Nov. 30.
- Winter break: Dec. 21 to Jan. 1. Students are out Saturday, Dec. 19 to Monday, Jan. 4, back Tuesday, Jan. 5.
- Spring break: March 22 to 26. Students are out Thursday, March 18 to Sunday, March 28, back Monday, March 29.
- Two early release days for every school. Details below.
The DDSD Middle Schools 2026-27 calendar
This is the district's own calendar for middle schools, as DDSD publishes it. Tap it to open the full-size image.
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Every date
First and last day, every day off, every early release and grading period dates. 32 events.
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Holidays and breaks
Only the days with no school. 19 events.
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Early release days
Only the half days. 2 events.
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DDSD Middle Schools vacations and holidays
Every day with no school for middle schools, from the first day to the last: 19 entries and 35 weekdays in all.
| Day off | Dates | Days of the week | School days off |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional development day (no school) Staff day | Oct. 9 | Fri | 1 |
| Parent communication day (no school) Other | Oct. 12 | Mon | 1 |
| Veterans Day Holiday | Nov. 11 | Wed | 1 |
| Teacher workday (no school) Staff day | Nov. 16 | Mon | 1 |
| Conference days (no school) Other | Nov. 24 to 25 | Tue to Wed | 2 |
| Thanksgiving break Break | Nov. 26 to 27 | Thu to Fri | 2 |
| Winter break Break | Dec. 21 to Jan. 1 | Mon to Fri | 10 |
| Parent communication day (no school) Other | Jan. 4 | Mon | 1 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day Holiday | Jan. 18 | Mon | 1 |
| Teacher workday (no school) Staff day | Jan. 29 | Fri | 1 |
| Presidents Day Holiday | Feb. 15 | Mon | 1 |
| Professional development day (no school) Staff day | Feb. 22 | Mon | 1 |
| Parent communication day (no school) Other | March 12 | Fri | 1 |
| Conference days (no school) Other | March 18 to 19 | Thu to Fri | 2 |
| Spring break Break | March 22 to 26 | Mon to Fri | 5 |
| Teacher workday (no school) Staff day | April 16 | Fri | 1 |
| Professional development day (no school) Staff day | May 7 | Fri | 1 |
| Parent communication day (no school) Other | May 17 | Mon | 1 |
| Memorial Day Holiday | May 31 | Mon | 1 |
DDSD Middle Schools early release days
Two early release days in all.
| Date | Day | What | Dismissal | Who |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 23 | Mon | Conference day, early dismissal for afternoon conferences | At 1 p.m. | All middle schools |
| March 17 | Wed | Conference day, early dismissal for afternoon conferences | At 1 p.m. (after a late start) | All middle schools |
Calendar notes: what to plan around
Long weekends and breaks
Every stretch of three or more days with no school, counting weekends. A half day next to a weekend adds half a day.
- 4-day weekend: Friday, Oct. 9 to Monday, Oct. 12. Professional development day (no school) and Parent communication day (no school). Back Tuesday, Oct. 13.
- 3-day weekend: Saturday, Nov. 14 to Monday, Nov. 16. Teacher workday (no school). Back Tuesday, Nov. 17.
- 2.5-day weekend: Saturday, Nov. 21 to Sunday, Nov. 22. A regular weekend. Monday, Nov. 23, an early release day.
- 6.5 days off in a row: Monday, Nov. 23 at early dismissal to Sunday, Nov. 29. Conference day, early dismissal for afternoon conferences, Conference days (no school) and Thanksgiving break. Back Monday, Nov. 30.
- 17 days off in a row: Saturday, Dec. 19 to Monday, Jan. 4. Winter break and Parent communication day (no school). Back Tuesday, Jan. 5.
- 3-day weekend: Saturday, Jan. 16 to Monday, Jan. 18. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Back Tuesday, Jan. 19.
- 3-day weekend: Friday, Jan. 29 to Sunday, Jan. 31. Teacher workday (no school). Back Monday, Feb. 1.
- 3-day weekend: Saturday, Feb. 13 to Monday, Feb. 15. Presidents Day. Back Tuesday, Feb. 16.
- 3-day weekend: Saturday, Feb. 20 to Monday, Feb. 22. Professional development day (no school). Back Tuesday, Feb. 23.
- 3-day weekend: Friday, March 12 to Sunday, March 14. Parent communication day (no school). Back Monday, March 15.
- 11.5 days off in a row: Wednesday, March 17 at early dismissal to Sunday, March 28. Conference day, early dismissal for afternoon conferences, Conference days (no school) and spring break. Back Monday, March 29.
- 3-day weekend: Friday, April 16 to Sunday, April 18. Teacher workday (no school). Back Monday, April 19.
- 3-day weekend: Friday, May 7 to Sunday, May 9. Professional development day (no school). Back Monday, May 10.
- 3-day weekend: Saturday, May 15 to Monday, May 17. Parent communication day (no school). Back Tuesday, May 18.
- 3-day weekend: Saturday, May 29 to Monday, May 31. Memorial Day. Back Tuesday, June 1.
One early release on a Friday or Monday makes a 2.5-day weekend.
Weeks with fewer than five school days
Eighteen weeks have fewer than five school days, and three weeks have none at all.
| Week of | School days | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Sept. 7 | 3 | Before the first day |
| Oct. 5 | 4 | Professional development day (no school) |
| Oct. 12 | 4 | Parent communication day (no school) |
| Nov. 9 | 4 | Veterans Day |
| Nov. 16 | 4 | Teacher workday (no school) |
| Nov. 23 | 1 | Conference days (no school) and Thanksgiving break |
| Dec. 21 | 0 | Winter break |
| Dec. 28 | 0 | Winter break |
| Jan. 4 | 4 | Parent communication day (no school) |
| Jan. 18 | 4 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day |
| Jan. 25 | 4 | Teacher workday (no school) |
| Feb. 15 | 4 | Presidents Day |
| Feb. 22 | 4 | Professional development day (no school) |
| March 8 | 4 | Parent communication day (no school) |
| March 15 | 3 | Conference days (no school) |
| March 22 | 0 | Spring break |
| April 12 | 4 | Teacher workday (no school) |
| May 3 | 4 | Professional development day (no school) |
| May 17 | 4 | Parent communication day (no school) |
| May 31 | 4 | Memorial Day |
| June 14 | 4 | After the last day |
Teacher workdays: no school for students
Six of the days off are staff days. Teachers work; students stay home. Plan child care as you would for a holiday.
- Friday, Oct. 9: professional development day (no school)
- Monday, Nov. 16: teacher workday (no school)
- Friday, Jan. 29: teacher workday (no school)
- Monday, Feb. 22: professional development day (no school)
- Friday, April 16: teacher workday (no school)
- Friday, May 7: professional development day (no school)
Makeup days
Emergency makeup day, Tuesday, June 22 (a school day only if the district needs to make up a closure), Emergency makeup day, Wednesday, June 23 (a school day only if the district needs to make up a closure), Emergency makeup day, Thursday, June 24 (a school day only if the district needs to make up a closure) and Emergency makeup day, Friday, June 25 (a school day only if the district needs to make up a closure).
Also worth knowing
- The calendar prints no testing dates.
- The last day can move. June 17, or later (as late as June 25) if the district uses the emergency makeup days June 22 to 25. The planned last day is Thursday, June 17; it can fall from Thursday, June 17 to Friday, June 25.
- After the last day, the calendar still shows school closed (June 18) and teacher workday (June 21). Students are already out.
First and last day of school
Sept. 9First day, Wednesday
June 17 to 25Last day, planned June 17
167School days, by our count
35Weekdays off between them
The first day of school is Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026 for grades 7 and 8 only (gradual entry) and Friday, Sept. 11, 2026 for grade 6 only (gradual entry); every grade attends from Monday, Sept. 14. The last day is Thursday, June 17, 2027, as planned. It can fall anywhere from Thursday, June 17 to Friday, June 25: June 17, or later (as late as June 25) if the district uses the emergency makeup days June 22 to 25.
Teachers start sooner. Staff days before school run Aug. 31 to Sept. 8.
Grading periods
The calendar marks where each grading period ends. Two marks fall on teacher workdays with no school (Friday, Jan. 29 and Friday, April 16), so those periods end on the Thursday before. The first period starts with gradual entry on Sept. 9.
| Period | Dates | School days |
|---|---|---|
| 1st grading period | Sept. 9 to Nov. 13 | 45 |
| 2nd grading period | Nov. 17 to Jan. 28 | 37 |
| 3rd grading period | Feb. 1 to April 15 | 44 |
| 4th grading period | April 19 to June 17 | 41 |
What the district notes
- The middle school calendar is for Alice Ott, Floyd Light and Ron Russell.
- Middle school starts in stages: grades 7 and 8 only on Wednesday, Sept. 9 and Thursday, Sept. 10; grade 6 only on Friday, Sept. 11; every grade from Monday, Sept. 14.
- Every Wednesday is a late start: middle school starts at 9:40 a.m. instead of 8:20 a.m. (drop-off from 9:10 a.m.). Regular hours are 8:20 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- The calendar marks A and B days on every school day.
- June 22 to 25 are set aside as emergency makeup days. If the district closes schools for weather or another emergency, school days may be added then, which moves the last day later.
- David Douglas Online Academy (grades 6-8) has its own calendar on the district calendars page.
How we checked the middle dates
We read every date off the district's own calendar twice: once from the PDF's text and once from the image, cell by cell against its legend. Then we checked each one against the district middle school grade-level calendar with staff dates, the David Douglas District Calendar 2026-2027, the district 2026-2027 Opening and Dismissal Time sheet and the district Grade Level Calendars and School Hours page.
Every weekday on this page matches its date. If the district changes its calendar, its page is the final word.
Where each date is on the district's calendar
- First day, Sept. 9: David Douglas School District Middle School Calendar 2026-2027 (family calendar PDF, dated 4/27/2026), page 1, September 2026 grid, 9 and 10 marked GE 7/8, 11 marked GE 6 (key: Gradual Entry - 6 Gr Only, 7/8 Gr Only); 14 marked F/L (key: First/Last Day of School All Grade Levels). Also: David Douglas School District Middle School Calendar 2026-2027 (grade-level calendar with staff meeting dates, PDF, dated 4/27/2026), September 2026 grid, 9 and 10 "7th/8th Gr Only", 11 "6th Gr Only", 14 "All Students"; "Students' First Day Gradual Entry".
- Last day, June 17: David Douglas School District Middle School Calendar 2026-2027 (family calendar PDF, dated 4/27/2026), page 1, June 2027 grid, 17 marked F/L (key: First/Last Day of School All Grade Levels), with the End of the Grading Period square. Also: David Douglas School District Middle School Calendar 2026-2027 (grade-level calendar with staff meeting dates, PDF, dated 4/27/2026), June 2027 grid, 17 with the Students' Last Day circle; "Students' Last Day June 17, 2027"; David Douglas School District, District Calendar 2026-2027 (PDF, dated 1/14/2026), June 2027 grid, 17 "Student's Last Day"; "Students' last day Thursday, June 17, 2027".
- When the last day can move, June 17 to 25: David Douglas School District Middle School Calendar 2026-2027 (family calendar PDF, dated 4/27/2026), page 1, June 2027 grid, 22 to 25 marked * (key: * Emergency Make-Up Day).
- Teacher work and professional development days (no school), Aug. 31 to Sept. 4: David Douglas School District Middle School Calendar 2026-2027 (family calendar PDF, dated 4/27/2026), page 1, August 31 and September 1 to 4 black (key: School Closed - Not in Session). Also: David Douglas School District Middle School Calendar 2026-2027 (grade-level calendar with staff meeting dates, PDF, dated 4/27/2026), August 31 to September 3 black W/PD, September 4 green X; David Douglas School District, District Calendar 2026-2027 (PDF, dated 1/14/2026), August 31 and September 1 to 3 marked W, September 4 marked X.
- Labor Day, Sept. 7: David Douglas School District Middle School Calendar 2026-2027 (family calendar PDF, dated 4/27/2026), page 1, September 2026 grid, 7 black, marked H (key: Holiday - No School). Also: David Douglas School District Middle School Calendar 2026-2027 (grade-level calendar with staff meeting dates, PDF, dated 4/27/2026), September 2026 grid, 7 red, H (key: H Holiday, No School); David Douglas School District, District Calendar 2026-2027 (PDF, dated 1/14/2026), September 2026 grid, 7 marked H.
- Teacher workday (no school), Sept. 8: David Douglas School District Middle School Calendar 2026-2027 (family calendar PDF, dated 4/27/2026), page 1, September 2026 grid, 8 black (key: School Closed - Not in Session). Also: David Douglas School District Middle School Calendar 2026-2027 (grade-level calendar with staff meeting dates, PDF, dated 4/27/2026), September 2026 grid, 8 blue W (Teacher Workday, No School).
- Professional development day (no school), Oct. 9: David Douglas School District Middle School Calendar 2026-2027 (family calendar PDF, dated 4/27/2026), page 1, October 2026 grid, 9 black. Also: David Douglas School District Middle School Calendar 2026-2027 (grade-level calendar with staff meeting dates, PDF, dated 4/27/2026), October 2026 grid, 9 orange PD (Teacher Professional Development, No School).
- Parent communication day (no school), Oct. 12: David Douglas School District Middle School Calendar 2026-2027 (family calendar PDF, dated 4/27/2026), page 1, October 2026 grid, 12 black. Also: David Douglas School District Middle School Calendar 2026-2027 (grade-level calendar with staff meeting dates, PDF, dated 4/27/2026), October 2026 grid, 12 yellow with a down triangle (key: Parent Communication, No School).
- Veterans Day, Nov. 11: David Douglas School District Middle School Calendar 2026-2027 (family calendar PDF, dated 4/27/2026), page 1, November 2026 grid, 11 black, marked H (key: Holiday - No School). Also: David Douglas School District Middle School Calendar 2026-2027 (grade-level calendar with staff meeting dates, PDF, dated 4/27/2026), November 2026 grid, 11 red, H; David Douglas School District, District Calendar 2026-2027 (PDF, dated 1/14/2026), November 2026 grid, 11 marked H.
- Teacher workday (no school), Nov. 16: David Douglas School District Middle School Calendar 2026-2027 (family calendar PDF, dated 4/27/2026), page 1, November 2026 grid, 16 black. Also: David Douglas School District Middle School Calendar 2026-2027 (grade-level calendar with staff meeting dates, PDF, dated 4/27/2026), November 2026 grid, 16 blue W.
- Conference days (no school), Nov. 24 to 25: David Douglas School District Middle School Calendar 2026-2027 (family calendar PDF, dated 4/27/2026), page 1, November 2026 grid, 24 and 25 black, marked CD (key: Conference Day). Also: David Douglas School District Middle School Calendar 2026-2027 (grade-level calendar with staff meeting dates, PDF, dated 4/27/2026), November 2026 grid, 24 and 25 purple with a triangle (key: Conferences, No School).
- Thanksgiving break, Nov. 26 to 27: David Douglas School District Middle School Calendar 2026-2027 (family calendar PDF, dated 4/27/2026), page 1, November 2026 grid, 26 black marked H, 27 black (key: School Closed - Not in Session). Also: David Douglas School District Middle School Calendar 2026-2027 (grade-level calendar with staff meeting dates, PDF, dated 4/27/2026), November 2026 grid, 26 red H (Holiday), 27 green X (Non-School Day); David Douglas School District, District Calendar 2026-2027 (PDF, dated 1/14/2026), November 2026 grid, 26 marked H, 27 marked X.
- Winter break, Dec. 21 to Jan. 1: David Douglas School District Middle School Calendar 2026-2027 (family calendar PDF, dated 4/27/2026), page 1, December 2026 grid, 21 to 25 and 28 to 31 black; January 2027 grid, 1 black; key "Winter Break December 21 - January 1". Also: David Douglas School District Middle School Calendar 2026-2027 (grade-level calendar with staff meeting dates, PDF, dated 4/27/2026), December 21 to 25 and 28 to 31 and January 1 green X (Non-School Day); "Winter Break Dec. 21, 2026 - Jan. 1, 2027"; David Douglas School District, District Calendar 2026-2027 (PDF, dated 1/14/2026), December 2026 grid, 21 to 25 and 28 to 31 marked X; January 2027 grid, 1 marked X; "Winter break Dec. 21, 2026 to Jan. 1, 2027".
- Parent communication day (no school), Jan. 4: David Douglas School District Middle School Calendar 2026-2027 (family calendar PDF, dated 4/27/2026), page 1, January 2027 grid, 4 black. Also: David Douglas School District Middle School Calendar 2026-2027 (grade-level calendar with staff meeting dates, PDF, dated 4/27/2026), January 2027 grid, 4 yellow with a down triangle.
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Jan. 18: David Douglas School District Middle School Calendar 2026-2027 (family calendar PDF, dated 4/27/2026), page 1, January 2027 grid, Monday 18 black (key: School Closed - Not in Session). Also: David Douglas School District Middle School Calendar 2026-2027 (grade-level calendar with staff meeting dates, PDF, dated 4/27/2026), January 2027 grid, 18 green X (Non-School Day); David Douglas School District, District Calendar 2026-2027 (PDF, dated 1/14/2026), January 2027 grid, 18 marked X.
- Teacher workday (no school), Jan. 29: David Douglas School District Middle School Calendar 2026-2027 (family calendar PDF, dated 4/27/2026), page 1, January 2027 grid, 29 black with the End of the Grading Period square. Also: David Douglas School District Middle School Calendar 2026-2027 (grade-level calendar with staff meeting dates, PDF, dated 4/27/2026), January 2027 grid, 29 blue W with the End of the Grading Period square.
- Presidents Day, Feb. 15: David Douglas School District Middle School Calendar 2026-2027 (family calendar PDF, dated 4/27/2026), page 1, February 2027 grid, 15 black, marked H (key: Holiday - No School). Also: David Douglas School District Middle School Calendar 2026-2027 (grade-level calendar with staff meeting dates, PDF, dated 4/27/2026), February 2027 grid, 15 red H; David Douglas School District, District Calendar 2026-2027 (PDF, dated 1/14/2026), February 2027 grid, 15 marked X.
- Professional development day (no school), Feb. 22: David Douglas School District Middle School Calendar 2026-2027 (family calendar PDF, dated 4/27/2026), page 1, February 2027 grid, 22 black. Also: David Douglas School District Middle School Calendar 2026-2027 (grade-level calendar with staff meeting dates, PDF, dated 4/27/2026), February 2027 grid, 22 orange PD.
- Parent communication day (no school), March 12: David Douglas School District Middle School Calendar 2026-2027 (family calendar PDF, dated 4/27/2026), page 1, March 2027 grid, 12 black. Also: David Douglas School District Middle School Calendar 2026-2027 (grade-level calendar with staff meeting dates, PDF, dated 4/27/2026), March 2027 grid, 12 yellow with a down triangle.
- Conference days (no school), March 18 to 19: David Douglas School District Middle School Calendar 2026-2027 (family calendar PDF, dated 4/27/2026), page 1, March 2027 grid, 18 and 19 black, marked CD. Also: David Douglas School District Middle School Calendar 2026-2027 (grade-level calendar with staff meeting dates, PDF, dated 4/27/2026), March 2027 grid, 18 and 19 purple with a triangle (Conferences, No School).
- Spring break, March 22 to 26: David Douglas School District Middle School Calendar 2026-2027 (family calendar PDF, dated 4/27/2026), page 1, March 2027 grid, 22 to 26 black; key "Spring Break March 22-26". Also: David Douglas School District Middle School Calendar 2026-2027 (grade-level calendar with staff meeting dates, PDF, dated 4/27/2026), March 2027 grid, 22 to 26 green X; "Spring Break Mar. 22, 2027 - Mar. 26, 2027"; David Douglas School District, District Calendar 2026-2027 (PDF, dated 1/14/2026), March 2027 grid, 22 to 26 marked X; "Spring break Mar. 22, 2027 to Mar. 26, 2027".
- Teacher workday (no school), April 16: David Douglas School District Middle School Calendar 2026-2027 (family calendar PDF, dated 4/27/2026), page 1, April 2027 grid, 16 black with the End of the Grading Period square. Also: David Douglas School District Middle School Calendar 2026-2027 (grade-level calendar with staff meeting dates, PDF, dated 4/27/2026), April 2027 grid, 16 blue W with the End of the Grading Period square.
- Professional development day (no school), May 7: David Douglas School District Middle School Calendar 2026-2027 (family calendar PDF, dated 4/27/2026), page 1, May 2027 grid, 7 black. Also: David Douglas School District Middle School Calendar 2026-2027 (grade-level calendar with staff meeting dates, PDF, dated 4/27/2026), May 2027 grid, 7 orange PD.
- Parent communication day (no school), May 17: David Douglas School District Middle School Calendar 2026-2027 (family calendar PDF, dated 4/27/2026), page 1, May 2027 grid, 17 black. Also: David Douglas School District Middle School Calendar 2026-2027 (grade-level calendar with staff meeting dates, PDF, dated 4/27/2026), May 2027 grid, 17 yellow with a down triangle.
- Memorial Day, May 31: David Douglas School District Middle School Calendar 2026-2027 (family calendar PDF, dated 4/27/2026), page 1, May 2027 grid, 31 black, marked H (key: Holiday - No School). Also: David Douglas School District Middle School Calendar 2026-2027 (grade-level calendar with staff meeting dates, PDF, dated 4/27/2026), May 2027 grid, 31 red H; David Douglas School District, District Calendar 2026-2027 (PDF, dated 1/14/2026), May 2027 grid, 30/31 cell marked H.
- School closed, June 18: David Douglas School District Middle School Calendar 2026-2027 (family calendar PDF, dated 4/27/2026), page 1, June 2027 grid, 18 black (key: School Closed - Not in Session). Also: David Douglas School District Middle School Calendar 2026-2027 (grade-level calendar with staff meeting dates, PDF, dated 4/27/2026), June 2027 grid, 18 green X (Non-School Day); David Douglas School District, District Calendar 2026-2027 (PDF, dated 1/14/2026), June 2027 grid, 18 marked X.
- Teacher workday, June 21: David Douglas School District Middle School Calendar 2026-2027 (family calendar PDF, dated 4/27/2026), page 1, June 2027 grid, 21 black (key: School Closed - Not in Session). Also: David Douglas School District Middle School Calendar 2026-2027 (grade-level calendar with staff meeting dates, PDF, dated 4/27/2026), June 2027 grid, 21 blue W with the Teachers' Last Day circle; David Douglas School District, District Calendar 2026-2027 (PDF, dated 1/14/2026), "Teachers' last day Monday, June 21, 2027".
- Conference day, early dismissal for afternoon conferences, Nov. 23: David Douglas School District Middle School Calendar 2026-2027 (family calendar PDF, dated 4/27/2026), page 1, November 2026 grid, 23 an A day marked CD, black on the lower half only (24 and 25 are fully black). Also: David Douglas School District Middle School Calendar 2026-2027 (grade-level calendar with staff meeting dates, PDF, dated 4/27/2026), November 2026 grid, 23 light purple with a diamond (key: 1:00pm Dismissal - PM Conferences).
- Conference day, early dismissal for afternoon conferences, March 17: David Douglas School District Middle School Calendar 2026-2027 (family calendar PDF, dated 4/27/2026), page 1, March 2027 grid, 17 an A day marked CD with a star, black on the lower half only (18 and 19 are fully black). Also: David Douglas School District Middle School Calendar 2026-2027 (grade-level calendar with staff meeting dates, PDF, dated 4/27/2026), March 2027 grid, 17 light purple with a diamond and a star (1:00pm Dismissal - PM Conferences; 9:40am Start Time).
- Dismissal time, Conference day, early dismissal for afternoon conferences, Nov. 23: David Douglas School District Middle School Calendar 2026-2027 (grade-level calendar with staff meeting dates, PDF, dated 4/27/2026), page 1, key: "1:00pm Dismissal - PM Conferences".
- Dismissal time, Conference day, early dismissal for afternoon conferences, March 17: David Douglas School District Middle School Calendar 2026-2027 (grade-level calendar with staff meeting dates, PDF, dated 4/27/2026), page 1, key: "1:00pm Dismissal - PM Conferences".
- 1st grading period: David Douglas School District Middle School Calendar 2026-2027 (family calendar PDF, dated 4/27/2026), page 1, November 2026 grid, End of the Grading Period square on 13.
- 2nd grading period: David Douglas School District Middle School Calendar 2026-2027 (family calendar PDF, dated 4/27/2026), page 1, January 2027 grid, End of the Grading Period square on Friday 29, a closed day; Thursday 28 is the last school day before it.
- 3rd grading period: David Douglas School District Middle School Calendar 2026-2027 (family calendar PDF, dated 4/27/2026), page 1, April 2027 grid, End of the Grading Period square on Friday 16, a closed day; Thursday 15 is the last school day before it.
- 4th grading period: David Douglas School District Middle School Calendar 2026-2027 (family calendar PDF, dated 4/27/2026), page 1, June 2027 grid, End of the Grading Period square on 17.
Level 3 of 3: High School
High school: the 2026-27 calendar
Key dates, High School
- School starts Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026 and ends Thursday, June 17, 2027, as planned. It can fall anywhere from Thursday, June 17 to Friday, June 25: June 17, or later (as late as June 25) if the district uses the emergency makeup days June 22 to 25.
- Thanksgiving break: Nov. 26 to 27. Students are out Wednesday, Nov. 25 to Sunday, Nov. 29, back Monday, Nov. 30.
- Winter break: Dec. 21 to Jan. 1. Students are out Saturday, Dec. 19 to Sunday, Jan. 3, back Monday, Jan. 4.
- Spring break: March 22 to 26. Students are out Saturday, March 20 to Sunday, March 28, back Monday, March 29.
- Four early release days for every school. Details below.
The DDHS 2026-27 calendar
This is the district's own calendar for high school, as DDSD publishes it. Tap it to open the full-size image.
Add the DDHS calendar to your phone
Pick a file. Each one is an all-day event per day off or half day, and a break is one event across all its days. How to add a file.
Every date
First and last day, every day off, every early release and grading period dates. 28 events.
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Holidays and breaks
Only the days with no school. 13 events.
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Early release days
Only the half days. 4 events.
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DDHS vacations and holidays
Every day with no school for high school, from the first day to the last: 13 entries and 27 weekdays in all.
| Day off | Dates | Days of the week | School days off |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional development day (no school) Staff day | Oct. 9 | Fri | 1 |
| Veterans Day Holiday | Nov. 11 | Wed | 1 |
| Teacher grading day (no school) Staff day | Nov. 20 | Fri | 1 |
| Conference day (no school) Other | Nov. 25 | Wed | 1 |
| Thanksgiving break Break | Nov. 26 to 27 | Thu to Fri | 2 |
| Winter break Break | Dec. 21 to Jan. 1 | Mon to Fri | 10 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day Holiday | Jan. 18 | Mon | 1 |
| Teacher grading day (no school) Staff day | Jan. 29 | Fri | 1 |
| Presidents Day Holiday | Feb. 15 | Mon | 1 |
| Spring break Break | March 22 to 26 | Mon to Fri | 5 |
| Teacher grading day (no school) Staff day | April 30 | Fri | 1 |
| Conference day (no school) Other | May 7 | Fri | 1 |
| Memorial Day Holiday | May 31 | Mon | 1 |
DDHS early release days
Four early release days in all.
| Date | Day | What | Dismissal | Who |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct. 8 | Thu | Progress reports and parent communication, early release | At 10:46 a.m. | David Douglas High School |
| Jan. 15 | Fri | Progress reports and parent communication, early release | At 10:46 a.m. | David Douglas High School |
| March 19 | Fri | Progress reports and parent communication, early release | At 10:46 a.m. | David Douglas High School |
| June 11 | Fri | Progress reports and parent communication, early release | At 10:46 a.m. | David Douglas High School |
Calendar notes: what to plan around
Long weekends and breaks
Every stretch of three or more days with no school, counting weekends. A half day next to a weekend adds half a day.
- 3.5-day weekend: Thursday, Oct. 8 at early dismissal to Sunday, Oct. 11. Progress reports and parent communication, early release and professional development day (no school). Back Monday, Oct. 12.
- 3-day weekend: Friday, Nov. 20 to Sunday, Nov. 22. Teacher grading day (no school). Back Monday, Nov. 23.
- 5-day weekend: Wednesday, Nov. 25 to Sunday, Nov. 29. Conference day (no school) and Thanksgiving break. Back Monday, Nov. 30.
- 16 days off in a row: Saturday, Dec. 19 to Sunday, Jan. 3. Winter break. Back Monday, Jan. 4.
- 3.5-day weekend: Friday, Jan. 15 at early dismissal to Monday, Jan. 18. Progress reports and parent communication, early release and Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Back Tuesday, Jan. 19.
- 3-day weekend: Friday, Jan. 29 to Sunday, Jan. 31. Teacher grading day (no school). Back Monday, Feb. 1.
- 3-day weekend: Saturday, Feb. 13 to Monday, Feb. 15. Presidents Day. Back Tuesday, Feb. 16.
- 9.5 days off in a row: Friday, March 19 at early dismissal to Sunday, March 28. Progress reports and parent communication, early release and spring break. Back Monday, March 29.
- 3-day weekend: Friday, April 30 to Sunday, May 2. Teacher grading day (no school). Back Monday, May 3.
- 3-day weekend: Friday, May 7 to Sunday, May 9. Conference day (no school). Back Monday, May 10.
- 3-day weekend: Saturday, May 29 to Monday, May 31. Memorial Day. Back Tuesday, June 1.
- 2.5-day weekend: Friday, June 11 at early dismissal to Sunday, June 13. Progress reports and parent communication, early release. Back Monday, June 14.
One early release on a Friday or Monday makes a 2.5-day weekend.
Weeks with fewer than five school days
Twelve weeks have fewer than five school days, and three weeks have none at all.
| Week of | School days | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Sept. 7 | 4 | Before the first day |
| Oct. 5 | 4 | Professional development day (no school) |
| Nov. 9 | 4 | Veterans Day |
| Nov. 16 | 4 | Teacher grading day (no school) |
| Nov. 23 | 2 | Conference day (no school) and Thanksgiving break |
| Dec. 21 | 0 | Winter break |
| Dec. 28 | 0 | Winter break |
| Jan. 18 | 4 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day |
| Jan. 25 | 4 | Teacher grading day (no school) |
| Feb. 15 | 4 | Presidents Day |
| March 22 | 0 | Spring break |
| April 26 | 4 | Teacher grading day (no school) |
| May 3 | 4 | Conference day (no school) |
| May 31 | 4 | Memorial Day |
| June 14 | 4 | After the last day |
Teacher workdays: no school for students
Four of the days off are staff days. Teachers work; students stay home. Plan child care as you would for a holiday.
- Friday, Oct. 9: professional development day (no school)
- Friday, Nov. 20: teacher grading day (no school)
- Friday, Jan. 29: teacher grading day (no school)
- Friday, April 30: teacher grading day (no school)
Makeup days
Emergency makeup day, Tuesday, June 22 (a school day only if the district needs to make up a closure), Emergency makeup day, Wednesday, June 23 (a school day only if the district needs to make up a closure), Emergency makeup day, Thursday, June 24 (a school day only if the district needs to make up a closure) and Emergency makeup day, Friday, June 25 (a school day only if the district needs to make up a closure).
Also worth knowing
- School is open on a federal holiday: Columbus Day (Monday, Oct. 12). Banks, post offices and many offices close; school does not.
- The last day can move. June 17, or later (as late as June 25) if the district uses the emergency makeup days June 22 to 25. The planned last day is Thursday, June 17; it can fall from Thursday, June 17 to Friday, June 25.
- After the last day, the calendar still shows school closed (June 18) and teacher workday (June 21). Students are already out.
First and last day of school
Sept. 8First day, Tuesday
June 17 to 25Last day, planned June 17
176School days, by our count
27Weekdays off between them
The first day of school is Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026. The last day is Thursday, June 17, 2027, as planned. It can fall anywhere from Thursday, June 17 to Friday, June 25: June 17, or later (as late as June 25) if the district uses the emergency makeup days June 22 to 25.
Teachers start sooner. Staff days before school run Aug. 31 to Sept. 4.
Grading periods
The calendar marks where each grading period ends. The first mark is on Friday, Jan. 29, a teacher grading day with no school, so the first semester's last school day is Thursday, Jan. 28, the last day of semester exams.
| Period | Dates | School days |
|---|---|---|
| 1st semester | Sept. 8 to Jan. 28 | 86 |
| 2nd semester | Feb. 1 to June 17 | 90 |
What the district notes
- Every Wednesday is a late start: high school starts at 9 a.m. instead of 7:40 a.m. (drop-off from 8:40 a.m.). Regular hours are 7:40 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
- Wednesday, Sept. 9 is an eight-period day. After that, A days run periods 1 to 4 and B days run periods 5 to 8; the calendar marks each school day A or B.
- Friday, June 4 is the seniors' last day, and graduation is Thursday, June 10.
- June 22 to 25 are set aside as emergency makeup days. If the district closes schools for weather or another emergency, school days may be added then, which moves the last day later.
- Fir Ridge Campus and David Douglas Online Academy (grades 9-12) have their own calendars on the district calendars page.
How we checked the high school dates
We read every date off the district's own calendar twice: once from the PDF's text and once from the image, cell by cell against its legend. Then we checked each one against the district high school grade-level calendar with staff dates, the David Douglas District Calendar 2026-2027, the district 2026-2027 Opening and Dismissal Time sheet and the district Grade Level Calendars and School Hours page.
Every weekday on this page matches its date. If the district changes its calendar, its page is the final word.
Where each date is on the district's calendar
- First day, Sept. 8: David Douglas School District High School Calendar 2026-2027 (family calendar PDF, dated 4/27/2026), page 1, September 2026 grid, 8 marked F/L (key: First/Last Day of School All Grade Levels). Also: David Douglas School District High School Calendar 2026-2027 (grade-level calendar with staff meeting dates, PDF, dated 4/27/2026), "Students' First Day September 8, 2026"; September 2026 grid, 8 "9-12 Grade Orientation"; David Douglas School District, District Calendar 2026-2027 (PDF, dated 1/14/2026), summary box: "Students' first day Tuesday, September 8, 2026".
- Last day, June 17: David Douglas School District High School Calendar 2026-2027 (family calendar PDF, dated 4/27/2026), page 1, June 2027 grid, 17 marked FL (key: First/Last Day of School All Grade Levels), with the End of the Grading Period square. Also: David Douglas School District High School Calendar 2026-2027 (grade-level calendar with staff meeting dates, PDF, dated 4/27/2026), June 2027 grid, 17 with the Students' Last Day circle; "Students' Last Day June 17, 2027"; David Douglas School District, District Calendar 2026-2027 (PDF, dated 1/14/2026), June 2027 grid, 17 "Student's Last Day"; "Students' last day Thursday, June 17, 2027".
- When the last day can move, June 17 to 25: David Douglas School District High School Calendar 2026-2027 (family calendar PDF, dated 4/27/2026), page 1, June 2027 grid, 22 to 25 marked * (key: * Emergency Make-Up Day).
- Teacher work and professional development days (no school), Aug. 31 to Sept. 4: David Douglas School District High School Calendar 2026-2027 (family calendar PDF, dated 4/27/2026), page 1, August 31 and September 1 to 4 black (key: School Closed - Not in Session). Also: David Douglas School District High School Calendar 2026-2027 (grade-level calendar with staff meeting dates, PDF, dated 4/27/2026), August 31 to September 3 black W/PD, September 4 green X; David Douglas School District, District Calendar 2026-2027 (PDF, dated 1/14/2026), August 31 and September 1 to 3 marked W, September 4 marked X.
- Labor Day, Sept. 7: David Douglas School District High School Calendar 2026-2027 (family calendar PDF, dated 4/27/2026), page 1, September 2026 grid, 7 black, marked H (key: Holiday - No School). Also: David Douglas School District High School Calendar 2026-2027 (grade-level calendar with staff meeting dates, PDF, dated 4/27/2026), September 2026 grid, 7 red, H (key: H Holiday, No School); David Douglas School District, District Calendar 2026-2027 (PDF, dated 1/14/2026), September 2026 grid, 7 marked H.
- Professional development day (no school), Oct. 9: David Douglas School District High School Calendar 2026-2027 (family calendar PDF, dated 4/27/2026), page 1, October 2026 grid, 9 black (key: School Closed - Not in Session). Also: David Douglas School District High School Calendar 2026-2027 (grade-level calendar with staff meeting dates, PDF, dated 4/27/2026), October 2026 grid, 9 orange PD (Teacher Professional Development, No School).
- Veterans Day, Nov. 11: David Douglas School District High School Calendar 2026-2027 (family calendar PDF, dated 4/27/2026), page 1, November 2026 grid, 11 black, marked H (key: Holiday - No School). Also: David Douglas School District High School Calendar 2026-2027 (grade-level calendar with staff meeting dates, PDF, dated 4/27/2026), November 2026 grid, 11 red, H; David Douglas School District, District Calendar 2026-2027 (PDF, dated 1/14/2026), November 2026 grid, 11 marked H.
- Teacher grading day (no school), Nov. 20: David Douglas School District High School Calendar 2026-2027 (family calendar PDF, dated 4/27/2026), page 1, November 2026 grid, 20 black. Also: David Douglas School District High School Calendar 2026-2027 (grade-level calendar with staff meeting dates, PDF, dated 4/27/2026), November 2026 grid, 20 blue W (Teacher Grading Day, No School).
- Conference day (no school), Nov. 25: David Douglas School District High School Calendar 2026-2027 (family calendar PDF, dated 4/27/2026), page 1, November 2026 grid, 25 black, marked CD (key: Conference Day). Also: David Douglas School District High School Calendar 2026-2027 (grade-level calendar with staff meeting dates, PDF, dated 4/27/2026), November 2026 grid, 25 purple with a triangle (key: Conferences, No School).
- Thanksgiving break, Nov. 26 to 27: David Douglas School District High School Calendar 2026-2027 (family calendar PDF, dated 4/27/2026), page 1, November 2026 grid, 26 black marked H, 27 black (key: School Closed - Not in Session). Also: David Douglas School District High School Calendar 2026-2027 (grade-level calendar with staff meeting dates, PDF, dated 4/27/2026), November 2026 grid, 26 red H (Holiday), 27 green X (Non-School Day); David Douglas School District, District Calendar 2026-2027 (PDF, dated 1/14/2026), November 2026 grid, 26 marked H, 27 marked X.
- Winter break, Dec. 21 to Jan. 1: David Douglas School District High School Calendar 2026-2027 (family calendar PDF, dated 4/27/2026), page 1, December 2026 grid, 21 to 25 and 28 to 31 black; January 2027 grid, 1 black; key "Winter Break December 21 - January 1". Also: David Douglas School District High School Calendar 2026-2027 (grade-level calendar with staff meeting dates, PDF, dated 4/27/2026), December 21 to 25 and 28 to 31 and January 1 green X (Non-School Day); "Winter Break Dec. 21, 2026 - Jan. 1, 2027"; David Douglas School District, District Calendar 2026-2027 (PDF, dated 1/14/2026), December 2026 grid, 21 to 25 and 28 to 31 marked X; January 2027 grid, 1 marked X; "Winter break Dec. 21, 2026 to Jan. 1, 2027".
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Jan. 18: David Douglas School District High School Calendar 2026-2027 (family calendar PDF, dated 4/27/2026), page 1, January 2027 grid, Monday 18 black (key: School Closed - Not in Session). Also: David Douglas School District High School Calendar 2026-2027 (grade-level calendar with staff meeting dates, PDF, dated 4/27/2026), January 2027 grid, 18 green X (Non-School Day); David Douglas School District, District Calendar 2026-2027 (PDF, dated 1/14/2026), January 2027 grid, 18 marked X.
- Teacher grading day (no school), Jan. 29: David Douglas School District High School Calendar 2026-2027 (family calendar PDF, dated 4/27/2026), page 1, January 2027 grid, 29 black with the End of the Grading Period square. Also: David Douglas School District High School Calendar 2026-2027 (grade-level calendar with staff meeting dates, PDF, dated 4/27/2026), January 2027 grid, 29 blue W with the End of the Grading Period square.
- Presidents Day, Feb. 15: David Douglas School District High School Calendar 2026-2027 (family calendar PDF, dated 4/27/2026), page 1, February 2027 grid, 15 black, marked H (key: Holiday - No School). Also: David Douglas School District High School Calendar 2026-2027 (grade-level calendar with staff meeting dates, PDF, dated 4/27/2026), February 2027 grid, 15 red H; David Douglas School District, District Calendar 2026-2027 (PDF, dated 1/14/2026), February 2027 grid, 15 marked X.
- Spring break, March 22 to 26: David Douglas School District High School Calendar 2026-2027 (family calendar PDF, dated 4/27/2026), page 1, March 2027 grid, 22 to 26 black; key "Spring Break March 22-26". Also: David Douglas School District High School Calendar 2026-2027 (grade-level calendar with staff meeting dates, PDF, dated 4/27/2026), March 2027 grid, 22 to 26 green X; "Spring Break Mar. 22, 2027 - Mar. 26, 2027"; David Douglas School District, District Calendar 2026-2027 (PDF, dated 1/14/2026), March 2027 grid, 22 to 26 marked X; "Spring break Mar. 22, 2027 to Mar. 26, 2027".
- Teacher grading day (no school), April 30: David Douglas School District High School Calendar 2026-2027 (family calendar PDF, dated 4/27/2026), page 1, April 2027 grid, 30 black. Also: David Douglas School District High School Calendar 2026-2027 (grade-level calendar with staff meeting dates, PDF, dated 4/27/2026), April 2027 grid, 30 blue W.
- Conference day (no school), May 7: David Douglas School District High School Calendar 2026-2027 (family calendar PDF, dated 4/27/2026), page 1, May 2027 grid, 7 black, marked CD. Also: David Douglas School District High School Calendar 2026-2027 (grade-level calendar with staff meeting dates, PDF, dated 4/27/2026), May 2027 grid, 7 purple with a triangle (Conferences, No School).
- Memorial Day, May 31: David Douglas School District High School Calendar 2026-2027 (family calendar PDF, dated 4/27/2026), page 1, May 2027 grid, 31 black, marked H (key: Holiday - No School). Also: David Douglas School District High School Calendar 2026-2027 (grade-level calendar with staff meeting dates, PDF, dated 4/27/2026), May 2027 grid, 31 red H; David Douglas School District, District Calendar 2026-2027 (PDF, dated 1/14/2026), May 2027 grid, 30/31 cell marked H.
- School closed, June 18: David Douglas School District High School Calendar 2026-2027 (family calendar PDF, dated 4/27/2026), page 1, June 2027 grid, 18 black (key: School Closed - Not in Session). Also: David Douglas School District High School Calendar 2026-2027 (grade-level calendar with staff meeting dates, PDF, dated 4/27/2026), June 2027 grid, 18 green X (Non-School Day); David Douglas School District, District Calendar 2026-2027 (PDF, dated 1/14/2026), June 2027 grid, 18 marked X.
- Teacher workday, June 21: David Douglas School District High School Calendar 2026-2027 (family calendar PDF, dated 4/27/2026), page 1, June 2027 grid, 21 black (key: School Closed - Not in Session). Also: David Douglas School District High School Calendar 2026-2027 (grade-level calendar with staff meeting dates, PDF, dated 4/27/2026), June 2027 grid, 21 blue W with the Teachers' Last Day circle; David Douglas School District, District Calendar 2026-2027 (PDF, dated 1/14/2026), "Teachers' last day Monday, June 21, 2027".
- Progress reports and parent communication, early release, Oct. 8: David Douglas School District High School Calendar 2026-2027 (family calendar PDF, dated 4/27/2026), page 1, October 2026 grid, 8 an A day, black on the lower half only (9 is fully black). Also: David Douglas School District High School Calendar 2026-2027 (grade-level calendar with staff meeting dates, PDF, dated 4/27/2026), October 2026 grid, 8 orange with a down triangle.
- Progress reports and parent communication, early release, Jan. 15: David Douglas School District High School Calendar 2026-2027 (family calendar PDF, dated 4/27/2026), page 1, January 2027 grid, 15 a B day, black on the lower half only. Also: David Douglas School District High School Calendar 2026-2027 (grade-level calendar with staff meeting dates, PDF, dated 4/27/2026), January 2027 grid, 15 orange with a down triangle.
- Progress reports and parent communication, early release, March 19: David Douglas School District High School Calendar 2026-2027 (family calendar PDF, dated 4/27/2026), page 1, March 2027 grid, 19 a B day, black on the lower half only. Also: David Douglas School District High School Calendar 2026-2027 (grade-level calendar with staff meeting dates, PDF, dated 4/27/2026), March 2027 grid, 19 orange with a down triangle.
- Progress reports and parent communication, early release, June 11: David Douglas School District High School Calendar 2026-2027 (family calendar PDF, dated 4/27/2026), page 1, June 2027 grid, 11 a B day, black on the lower half only. Also: David Douglas School District High School Calendar 2026-2027 (grade-level calendar with staff meeting dates, PDF, dated 4/27/2026), June 2027 grid, 11 orange with a down triangle.
- Dismissal time, Progress reports and parent communication, early release, Oct. 8: David Douglas School District High School Calendar 2026-2027 (grade-level calendar with staff meeting dates, PDF, dated 4/27/2026), page 1, key: orange, down triangle "Progress Reports/ Parent Communication", "Early Release 10:46am".
- Dismissal time, Progress reports and parent communication, early release, Jan. 15: David Douglas School District High School Calendar 2026-2027 (grade-level calendar with staff meeting dates, PDF, dated 4/27/2026), page 1, key: orange, down triangle "Progress Reports/ Parent Communication", "Early Release 10:46am".
- Dismissal time, Progress reports and parent communication, early release, March 19: David Douglas School District High School Calendar 2026-2027 (grade-level calendar with staff meeting dates, PDF, dated 4/27/2026), page 1, key: orange, down triangle "Progress Reports/ Parent Communication", "Early Release 10:46am".
- Dismissal time, Progress reports and parent communication, early release, June 11: David Douglas School District High School Calendar 2026-2027 (grade-level calendar with staff meeting dates, PDF, dated 4/27/2026), page 1, key: orange, down triangle "Progress Reports/ Parent Communication", "Early Release 10:46am".
- 1st semester: David Douglas School District High School Calendar 2026-2027 (family calendar PDF, dated 4/27/2026), page 1, January 2027 grid, semester exams E on 25 to 28 and the End of the Grading Period square on Friday 29, a closed day; Thursday 28 is the last school day before it.
- 2nd semester: David Douglas School District High School Calendar 2026-2027 (family calendar PDF, dated 4/27/2026), page 1, June 2027 grid, End of the Grading Period square on 17.
Add a DDSD calendar to your phone
Each level has its own files: Elementary, Middle, High School. With children at more than one level, add each level's file; every event names its level.
On an iPhone
Tap a file, then tap Add All. The dates go into the calendar you choose.
In Google Calendar
On a computer, open Google Calendar, then Settings, then Import & export. Choose the file and the calendar to add it to. The dates show up on your Android phone too.
In Outlook
Open the downloaded file, or in Outlook on the web go to Add calendar, then Upload from file.
These files are a copy of the calendar today. If the district changes a date, download the file again.
Common questions
When does DDSD start in 2026?
Elementary schools start Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026, middle schools start Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026 and high school start Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026.
When is the last day of school for DDSD in 2027?
The last day for students is Thursday, June 17, 2027 for every level.
When is winter break for DDSD?
Winter break runs Monday, Dec. 21 to Friday, Jan. 1 for every level.
When is spring break for DDSD?
Spring break runs Monday, March 22 to Friday, March 26 for every level.
When is Thanksgiving break for DDSD?
Thanksgiving break runs Thursday, Nov. 26 to Friday, Nov. 27 for every level.
Does DDSD have early release days in 2026-27?
Elementary: Yes. Monday, Nov. 23 (at 1:40 p.m.) and Wednesday, March 17 (at 1:40 p.m. (after a late start)) are for every school. Middle: Yes. Monday, Nov. 23 (at 1 p.m.) and Wednesday, March 17 (at 1 p.m. (after a late start)) are for every school. High School: Yes. Thursday, Oct. 8 (at 10:46 a.m.), Friday, Jan. 15 (at 10:46 a.m.), Friday, March 19 (at 10:46 a.m.) and Friday, June 11 (at 10:46 a.m.) are for every school.
Why does DDSD have more than one calendar?
David Douglas School District posts a separate calendar for elementary schools, middle schools and high school. They differ on 20 dates or stretches, listed side by side at the top of this page. Use the calendar for your child's school; with children at more than one level, add each level's .ics file.
How do I put the DDSD calendar on my phone?
Download the .ics file for your child's level from this page. On an iPhone, open it and tap Add All. On Android or a computer, import it into Google Calendar or Outlook.