Kansas School Calendars 2026-2027
We track 6 Kansas school districts, serving about 155,000 students, each checked against the district’s official 2026-2027 calendar. The first day of school ranges from August 12, 2026 to August 13, 2026, and the last day from May 20, 2027 to May 26, 2027. Spring break 2027 starts as early as Mar 12 and as late as Mar 15; the most common week begins Mar 15 (5 of 6 districts).
When does school start in Kansas?
| District | First day | Last day | Winter break |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City Kansas Public Schools | Wed, Aug 12, 2026 | Thu, May 20, 2027 | Dec 21 to Jan 1 |
| Shawnee Mission School District | Wed, Aug 12, 2026 | Wed, May 26, 2027 | Dec 21 to Jan 1 |
| Blue Valley Schools | Thu, Aug 13, 2026 | Tue, May 25, 2027 | Dec 21 to Jan 1 |
| Lawrence Public Schools | Thu, Aug 13, 2026 | Wed, May 26, 2027 | Dec 18 to Jan 4 |
| Olathe Public Schools | Thu, Aug 13, 2026 | Tue, May 25, 2027 | Dec 21 to Jan 1 |
| Wichita Public Schools | Thu, Aug 13, 2026 | Tue, May 25, 2027 | Dec 21 to Jan 4 |
Spring break 2027 in Kansas
| District | Spring break | Back to school |
|---|---|---|
| Lawrence Public Schools | Mar 12-19, 2027 | Mon, Mar 22, 2027 |
| Blue Valley Schools | Mar 15-19, 2027 | Tue, Mar 23, 2027 |
| Kansas City Kansas Public Schools | Mar 15-19, 2027 | Mon, Mar 22, 2027 |
| Olathe Public Schools | Mar 15-19, 2027 | Tue, Mar 23, 2027 |
| Shawnee Mission School District | Mar 15-19, 2027 | Mon, Mar 22, 2027 |
| Wichita Public Schools | Mar 15-19, 2027 | Mon, Mar 22, 2027 |
Kansas spring break 2027, grouped by week →
Kansas winter break 2026: last day before the break and first day back →
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