- School starts Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2027 and ends Thursday, May 18, 2028, an early release day.
- Thanksgiving break: Nov. 22 to 26. Students are out Saturday, Nov. 20 to Sunday, Nov. 28, back Monday, Nov. 29.
- Winter break: Dec. 17 to 31. Students are out Friday, Dec. 17 to Monday, Jan. 3, back Tuesday, Jan. 4.
- Spring break: March 6 to 10. Students are out Friday, March 3 to Sunday, March 12, back Monday, March 13.
- One early release day for every school. Details below.
The Forney ISD 2027-28 calendar
This is the district's own calendar, as Forney ISD publishes it. Tap it to open the full-size image.
Add the Forney ISD 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.
On an iPhone
Tap a file above, 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.
Forney ISD vacations and holidays, 2027-28
Every day with no school for students, from the first day to the last: 12 entries and 34 weekdays in all.
| Day off | Dates | Days of the week | School days off |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day Holiday | Sept. 6 | Mon | 1 |
| Teacher planning day (no school) Staff day | Oct. 8 | Fri | 1 |
| Fall break Break | Oct. 11 to 15 | Mon to Fri | 5 |
| Thanksgiving break Break | Nov. 22 to 26 | Mon to Fri | 5 |
| Winter break Break | Dec. 17 to 31 | Fri to Fri | 11 |
| Teacher planning day (no school) Staff day | Jan. 3 | Mon | 1 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day Holiday | Jan. 17 | Mon | 1 |
| Presidents Day Holiday | Feb. 21 | Mon | 1 |
| Teacher planning day (no school) Staff day | March 3 | Fri | 1 |
| Spring break Break | March 6 to 10 | Mon to Fri | 5 |
| Bad weather makeup day (no school unless needed) MakeupMay become a school day if weather closes school; used in order (April 14, then April 17) | April 14 | Fri | 1 |
| Bad weather makeup day (no school unless needed) MakeupMay become a school day if weather closes school; used in order (April 14, then April 17) | April 17 | Mon | 1 |
Forney ISD early release days
One early release day in all.
| Date | Day | What | Dismissal | Who |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 18 | Thu | Early release, last day of school | Times vary by school | All schools |
Where the time varies by school, your school sends its own dismissal time.
Calendar notes: what to plan around
Long weekends and breaks
Every stretch of three or more days with no school, counting weekends.
- 3-day weekend: Saturday, Sept. 4 to Monday, Sept. 6. Labor Day. Back Tuesday, Sept. 7.
- 10 days off in a row: Friday, Oct. 8 to Sunday, Oct. 17. Teacher planning day (no school) and fall break. Back Monday, Oct. 18.
- 9 days off in a row: Saturday, Nov. 20 to Sunday, Nov. 28. Thanksgiving break. Back Monday, Nov. 29.
- 18 days off in a row: Friday, Dec. 17 to Monday, Jan. 3. Winter break and teacher planning day (no school). Back Tuesday, Jan. 4.
- 3-day weekend: Saturday, Jan. 15 to Monday, Jan. 17. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Back Tuesday, Jan. 18.
- 3-day weekend: Saturday, Feb. 19 to Monday, Feb. 21. Presidents Day. Back Tuesday, Feb. 22.
- 10 days off in a row: Friday, March 3 to Sunday, March 12. Teacher planning day (no school) and spring break. Back Monday, March 13.
- 4-day weekend: Friday, April 14 to Monday, April 17. Bad weather makeup day (no school unless needed). Back Tuesday, April 18.
Weeks with fewer than five school days
Eleven weeks have fewer than five school days, and five weeks have none at all.
| Week of | School days | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Aug. 9 | 3 | Before the first day |
| Sept. 6 | 4 | Labor Day |
| Oct. 4 | 4 | Teacher planning day (no school) |
| Oct. 11 | 0 | Fall break |
| Nov. 22 | 0 | Thanksgiving break |
| Dec. 13 | 4 | Winter break |
| Dec. 20 | 0 | Winter break |
| Dec. 27 | 0 | Winter break |
| Jan. 3 | 4 | Teacher planning day (no school) |
| Jan. 17 | 4 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day |
| Feb. 21 | 4 | Presidents Day |
| Feb. 28 | 4 | Teacher planning day (no school) |
| March 6 | 0 | Spring break |
| April 10 | 4 | Bad weather makeup day (no school unless needed) |
| April 17 | 4 | Bad weather makeup day (no school unless needed) |
| May 15 | 4 | After the last day |
Teacher workdays: no school for students
Three of the days off are staff days. Teachers work; students stay home. Plan child care as you would for a holiday.
- Friday, Oct. 8: teacher planning day (no school)
- Monday, Jan. 3: teacher planning day (no school)
- Friday, March 3: teacher planning day (no school)
Makeup days
First bad weather makeup day, Friday, April 14 (no school unless needed to make up a weather closure) and Second bad weather makeup day, Monday, April 17 (no school unless needed to make up a weather closure).
Also worth knowing
- School is open on a federal holiday: Veterans Day (Thursday, Nov. 11). Banks, post offices and many offices close; school does not.
- The district calendar prints no parent-teacher conference days.
- The district calendar prints no testing dates.
- Some days off may change: Bad weather makeup day (no school unless needed), April 14 (May become a school day if weather closes school; used in order (April 14, then April 17)) and Bad weather makeup day (no school unless needed), April 17 (May become a school day if weather closes school; used in order (April 14, then April 17)).
- After the last day, the calendar still shows professional development day (after the last day) (May 19) and Memorial Day (May 29). Students are already out.
First and last day of school
The first day of school is Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2027. The last day is Thursday, May 18, 2028, with early dismissal.
Grading periods
Forney ISD runs four quarters in two semesters (1st semester Aug. 11 to Dec. 16, 2nd semester Jan. 4 to May 18).
| Period | Dates | School days |
|---|---|---|
| Quarter 1 | Aug. 11 to Oct. 7 | 41 |
| Quarter 2 | Oct. 18 to Dec. 16 | 39 |
| Quarter 3 | Jan. 4 to March 2 | 41 |
| Quarter 4 | March 13 to May 18 | 47 |
What the district notes
- April 14 and April 17 are bad weather makeup days, marked as holidays. They are days off unless the district needs them to make up school closed for weather, and they are used in that order.
- Teacher planning days (Oct. 8, Jan. 3 and March 3) are student holidays.
- The last day of school is an early release. The calendar prints no dismissal time, so check your school's schedule.
- Graduation is Friday, May 19, the day after the last day of school.
Common questions
When does Forney ISD start in 2027?
The first day of school for Forney Independent School District is Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2027.
When is the last day of school for Forney ISD in 2028?
The last day for students is Thursday, May 18, 2028. It is an early release day.
When is winter break for Forney ISD?
Winter break runs Friday, Dec. 17 to Friday, Dec. 31. Counting weekends and the days next to it, students are out Friday, Dec. 17 to Monday, Jan. 3 and go back Tuesday, Jan. 4.
When is spring break for Forney ISD?
Spring break runs Monday, March 6 to Friday, March 10. Counting weekends and the days next to it, students are out Friday, March 3 to Sunday, March 12 and go back Monday, March 13.
When is Thanksgiving break for Forney ISD?
Thanksgiving break runs Monday, Nov. 22 to Friday, Nov. 26. Counting weekends, students are out Saturday, Nov. 20 to Sunday, Nov. 28 and go back Monday, Nov. 29.
Does Forney ISD have early release days in 2027-28?
Yes. Thursday, May 18 (times vary by school) is for every school.
How do I put the Forney ISD calendar on my phone?
Download one of the .ics files on this page. On an iPhone, open it and tap Add All. On Android or a computer, import it into Google Calendar or Outlook.
How we checked these 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.
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, Aug. 11: Forney Independent School District 2027-2028 School Calendar (PDF), page 1, August grid, 11 opened with "{"; "Aug. 11 First Day of School"; Semesters "1st Semester - Aug. 11 - Dec. 16".
- Last day, May 18: Forney Independent School District 2027-2028 School Calendar (PDF), page 1, May grid, 18 closed with "}"; "May 18 Last Day of School", "May 18 Early Release"; Semesters "2nd Semester - Jan. 4 - May 18".
- Labor Day, Sept. 6: Forney Independent School District 2027-2028 School Calendar (PDF), page 1, September grid, 6 in black (key: Staff/Student Holiday); "Sept. 6 Labor Day".
- Teacher planning day (no school), Oct. 8: Forney Independent School District 2027-2028 School Calendar (PDF), page 1, October grid, 8 in gray (key: Professional Development/Teacher Planning Day); "Oct. 8 Teacher Planning"; Teacher Planning list: "These are student holidays.".
- Fall break, Oct. 11 to 15: Forney Independent School District 2027-2028 School Calendar (PDF), page 1, October grid, 11 to 15 in black (key: Staff/Student Holiday); "Oct. 11-15 Fall Break".
- Thanksgiving break, Nov. 22 to 26: Forney Independent School District 2027-2028 School Calendar (PDF), page 1, November grid, 22 to 26 in black (key: Staff/Student Holiday); "Nov. 22-26 Thanksgiving Break".
- Winter break, Dec. 17 to 31: Forney Independent School District 2027-2028 School Calendar (PDF), page 1, December grid, 17 and 20 to 24 and 27 to 31 in black (key: Staff/Student Holiday); "Dec. 17-31 Winter Break".
- Teacher planning day (no school), Jan. 3: Forney Independent School District 2027-2028 School Calendar (PDF), page 1, January grid, 3 in gray (key: Professional Development/Teacher Planning Day); "Jan. 3 Professional Development"; Teacher Planning list: "These are student holidays." ("January 3").
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Jan. 17: Forney Independent School District 2027-2028 School Calendar (PDF), page 1, January grid, 17 in black (key: Staff/Student Holiday); "Jan. 17 MLK Day".
- Presidents Day, Feb. 21: Forney Independent School District 2027-2028 School Calendar (PDF), page 1, February grid, 21 in black (key: Staff/Student Holiday); "Feb. 21 President's Day".
- Teacher planning day (no school), March 3: Forney Independent School District 2027-2028 School Calendar (PDF), page 1, March grid, 3 in gray (key: Professional Development/Teacher Planning Day); "March 3 Professional Development"; Teacher Planning list: "These are student holidays." ("March 3").
- Spring break, March 6 to 10: Forney Independent School District 2027-2028 School Calendar (PDF), page 1, March grid, 6 to 10 in black (key: Staff/Student Holiday); "March 6-10 Spring Break".
- Bad weather makeup day (no school unless needed), April 14: Forney Independent School District 2027-2028 School Calendar (PDF), page 1, April grid, 14 in black (key: Staff/Student Holiday); "*April 14 Bad Weather Make-up Day"; Holidays "*April 14 Bad Weather Day".
- Bad weather makeup day (no school unless needed), April 17: Forney Independent School District 2027-2028 School Calendar (PDF), page 1, April grid, 17 in black (key: Staff/Student Holiday); "*April 17 Bad Weather Make-up Day"; Holidays "*April 17 Bad Weather Day".
- Professional development day (after the last day), May 19: Forney Independent School District 2027-2028 School Calendar (PDF), page 1, May grid, 19 in gray (key: Professional Development/Teacher Planning Day); "May 19 Professional Dev.".
- Memorial Day, May 29: Forney Independent School District 2027-2028 School Calendar (PDF), page 1, May grid, 29 in black (key: Staff/Student Holiday); "May 29 Memorial Day".
- Early release, last day of school, May 18: Forney Independent School District 2027-2028 School Calendar (PDF), page 1, May notes "May 18 Early Release".
- Quarter 1: Forney Independent School District 2027-2028 School Calendar (PDF), page 1, "Quarter 1: Aug. 11-Oct. 7"; October grid, 7 closed with "}".
- Quarter 2: Forney Independent School District 2027-2028 School Calendar (PDF), page 1, "Quarter 2: Oct. 18-Dec. 16"; October grid "{" before 18, December grid "}" after 16.
- Quarter 3: Forney Independent School District 2027-2028 School Calendar (PDF), page 1, "Quarter 3: Jan. 4-March 2"; January grid "{" before 4, March grid "}" after 2.
- Quarter 4: Forney Independent School District 2027-2028 School Calendar (PDF), page 1, "Quarter 4: March 13-May 18"; March grid "{" before 13, May grid "}" after 18.