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Great Bend Public Schools USD 428 KS Calendar 26-27

  • 2026/27
  • Kansas
  • 9 teacher days

The Great Bend Public Schools USD 428 2026–27 school year runs from Aug 19, 2026 to May 18, 2027. Breaks include Thanksgiving break Nov 25-27, winter break Dec 21-31, and spring break Mar 15-19. The table below lists all teacher workdays and holidays. Download the PDF calendar, or read the FAQs.

School year starts Wed, Aug 19, 2026 First Day of Classes (Pre-K-6, 7, 9)
School year ends Tue, May 18, 2027 End of 4th Quarter/Last Day of Classes
Next key date Wed, Aug 19, 2026 Counts down once the school year is under way

Great Bend Public Schools USD 428 2026-27 calendar

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Great Bend Public Schools USD 428 school year calendar

Every published date for 2026–27, colour-coded by what happens that day.

  • First day of school
  • Last day of school
  • Holiday - school closed
  • Break / vacation
  • Teacher / professional day
  • Parent-teacher conference
  • Grading period / report cards
  • Graduation
  • Other scheduled date

August 2026

  • Aug 3-4, 2026 — Enrollment
  • Aug 6-7, 10-12, 2026 — New Teacher Orientation
  • Aug 13, 2026 — Business Showcase/Teacher Inservice
  • Aug 14, 2026 — Teacher Inservice
  • Aug 17-18, 2026 — Teacher Workday

September 2026

  • Sep 7, 2026 — NO SCHOOL - Labor Day
  • Sep 28, 2026 — NO SCHOOL - Teacher Inservice

October 2026

  • Oct 16, 2026 — End of 1st Quarter
  • Oct 16, 2026 — NO SCHOOL - Teacher Grading/Collaboration
  • Oct 19-20, 2026 — Parent Teacher Conferences 5-8 p.m.
  • Oct 22, 2026 — 11:45 Dismissal - PTC 1-4 p.m.
  • Oct 23, 2026 — NO SCHOOL

November 2026

  • Nov 2, 2026 — NO SCHOOL - Teacher Inservice
  • Nov 25-27, 2026 — NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Recess

December 2026

  • Dec 18, 2026 — End of 2nd Quarter/1st Semester
  • Dec 21-31, 2026 — NO SCHOOL - Winter Recess

January 2027

  • Jan 1, 2027 — NO SCHOOL - Winter Recess
  • Jan 4, 2027 — NO SCHOOL - Teacher Work Day
  • Jan 18, 2027 — NO SCHOOL - Teacher Inservice (Martin Luther King Day)

February 2027

  • Feb 22-23, 2027 — Parent Teacher Conferences 5-8 p.m.
  • Feb 25, 2027 — 11:45 Dismissal - PTC 1-4 p.m.
  • Feb 26, 2027 — NO SCHOOL

March 2027

  • Mar 11, 2027 — End of 3rd Quarter
  • Mar 12, 2027 — NO SCHOOL - Teacher Grading/Collaboration
  • Mar 15-19, 2027 — NO SCHOOL - Spring Break
  • Mar 26, 2027 — NO SCHOOL - Spring Holiday
  • Mar 29, 2027 — NO SCHOOL - Teacher Collaboration/Grading

April 2027

May 2027

  • May 16, 2027 — GBHS Graduation - 5:00 pm
  • May 18, 2027 — End of 4th Quarter/Last Day of Classes
  • May 19, 2027 — Teacher Workday and Checkout

June 2027

July 2027

Great Bend Public Schools USD 428 teacher and staff days 2026/27

Students normally stay home on these days. Confirm with the district before making plans.

  • Aug 6-7, 10-12, 2026 New Teacher Orientation District source
  • Aug 13, 2026 Business Showcase/Teacher Inservice District source
  • Aug 14, 2026 Teacher Inservice District source
  • Aug 17-18, 2026 Teacher Workday District source
  • Sep 28, 2026 NO SCHOOL - Teacher Inservice District source
  • Nov 2, 2026 NO SCHOOL - Teacher Inservice District source
  • Jan 4, 2027 NO SCHOOL - Teacher Work Day District source
  • Jan 18, 2027 NO SCHOOL - Teacher Inservice (Martin Luther King Day) District source
  • May 19, 2027 Teacher Workday and Checkout District source

Great Bend Public Schools USD 428 breaks and holidays

School is closed to students on these dates.

  • Sep 7, 2026 NO SCHOOL - Labor Day Holiday
  • Oct 16, 2026 NO SCHOOL - Teacher Grading/Collaboration Holiday
  • Oct 23, 2026 NO SCHOOL Holiday
  • Nov 25-27, 2026 NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Recess Break
  • Dec 21-31, 2026 NO SCHOOL - Winter Recess Break
  • Jan 1, 2027 NO SCHOOL - Winter Recess Break
  • Feb 26, 2027 NO SCHOOL Holiday
  • Mar 12, 2027 NO SCHOOL - Teacher Grading/Collaboration Holiday
  • Mar 15-19, 2027 NO SCHOOL - Spring Break Break
  • Mar 26, 2027 NO SCHOOL - Spring Holiday Holiday
  • Mar 29, 2027 NO SCHOOL - Teacher Collaboration/Grading Holiday

Your checked 2026/27 Great Bend Public Schools USD 428 planning calendar

How these dates are put together, and what to double-check before you book anything.

Useful now32 published dates for the 2026–27 school year, laid out month by month.
CheckedTaken from the district’s own published calendar, not retyped from memory.
Kept currentLast updated May 1, 2026.
Full term dates table

Great Bend Public Schools USD 428 2026–27 calendar dates

DateEvent
Aug 3-4, 2026Enrollment
Aug 6-7, 10-12, 2026New Teacher Orientation
Aug 13, 2026Business Showcase/Teacher Inservice
Aug 14, 2026Teacher Inservice
Aug 17-18, 2026Teacher Workday
Aug 19, 2026First Day of Classes (Pre-K-6, 7, 9)
Aug 20, 2026First Day of Classes (Grades 8, 10-12)
Sep 7, 2026NO SCHOOL - Labor Day
Sep 28, 2026NO SCHOOL - Teacher Inservice
Oct 16, 2026End of 1st Quarter
Oct 16, 2026NO SCHOOL - Teacher Grading/Collaboration
Oct 19-20, 2026Parent Teacher Conferences 5-8 p.m.
Oct 22, 202611:45 Dismissal - PTC 1-4 p.m.
Oct 23, 2026NO SCHOOL
Nov 2, 2026NO SCHOOL - Teacher Inservice
Nov 25-27, 2026NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Recess
Dec 18, 2026End of 2nd Quarter/1st Semester
Dec 21-31, 2026NO SCHOOL - Winter Recess
Jan 1, 2027NO SCHOOL - Winter Recess
Jan 4, 2027NO SCHOOL - Teacher Work Day
Jan 18, 2027NO SCHOOL - Teacher Inservice (Martin Luther King Day)
Feb 22-23, 2027Parent Teacher Conferences 5-8 p.m.
Feb 25, 202711:45 Dismissal - PTC 1-4 p.m.
Feb 26, 2027NO SCHOOL
Mar 11, 2027End of 3rd Quarter
Mar 12, 2027NO SCHOOL - Teacher Grading/Collaboration
Mar 15-19, 2027NO SCHOOL - Spring Break
Mar 26, 2027NO SCHOOL - Spring Holiday
Mar 29, 2027NO SCHOOL - Teacher Collaboration/Grading
May 16, 2027GBHS Graduation - 5:00 pm
May 18, 2027End of 4th Quarter/Last Day of Classes
May 19, 2027Teacher Workday and Checkout

Great Bend Public Schools - USD 428 Calendar 2026-2027 Important Dates

When is the first day of school in Great Bend Public Schools - USD 428 for 2026-2027?
The first day of classes for Pre-K–6, 7, and 9 is August 19, 2026. Grades 8, 10–12 begin on August 20, 2026 for the 2026-2027 school year.
When is Spring Break in Great Bend Public Schools - USD 428 for 2026-2027?
Spring Break is scheduled from March 15 through March 19, 2027.
When is Christmas Break in Great Bend Public Schools - USD 428 for 2026-2027?
Christmas Break begins December 21, 2026 and continues through December 31, 2026. January 1, 2027 is also part of Winter Recess.
When is Winter Break in Great Bend Public Schools - USD 428 for 2026-2027?
Winter Break runs from December 21, 2026 through January 1, 2027.
When is Thanksgiving Break in Great Bend Public Schools - USD 428 for 2026-2027?
Thanksgiving Recess is scheduled from November 25 through November 27, 2026.
When is the last day of school in Great Bend Public Schools - USD 428 for 2026-2027?
The last day of classes for the 2026-2027 school year is May 18, 2027. Teacher Workday and checkout takes place on May 19, 2027.
When does the second semester end in Great Bend Public Schools - USD 428 for 2026-2027?
The second semester and 4th quarter end on May 18, 2027.
When is the end of the first quarter in Great Bend Public Schools - USD 428 for 2026-2027?
The first quarter ends on October 16, 2026.
When is the end of the third quarter in Great Bend Public Schools - USD 428 for 2026-2027?
The third quarter ends on March 11, 2027.
When is graduation for Great Bend High School in 2026-2027?
Great Bend High School graduation is scheduled for May 16, 2027 at 5:00 pm.

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Great Bend Public Schools USD 428 calendar FAQs

When is the first day of school in Great Bend Public Schools - USD 428 for 2026-2027?
The first day of classes for Pre-K–6, 7, and 9 is August 19, 2026. Grades 8, 10–12 begin on August 20, 2026 for the 2026-2027 school year.
When is Spring Break in Great Bend Public Schools - USD 428 for 2026-2027?
Spring Break is scheduled from March 15 through March 19, 2027.
When is Christmas Break in Great Bend Public Schools - USD 428 for 2026-2027?
Christmas Break begins December 21, 2026 and continues through December 31, 2026. January 1, 2027 is also part of Winter Recess.
When is Winter Break in Great Bend Public Schools - USD 428 for 2026-2027?
Winter Break runs from December 21, 2026 through January 1, 2027.
When is Thanksgiving Break in Great Bend Public Schools - USD 428 for 2026-2027?
Thanksgiving Recess is scheduled from November 25 through November 27, 2026.
When is the last day of school in Great Bend Public Schools - USD 428 for 2026-2027?
The last day of classes for the 2026-2027 school year is May 18, 2027. Teacher Workday and checkout takes place on May 19, 2027.
When does the second semester end in Great Bend Public Schools - USD 428 for 2026-2027?
The second semester and 4th quarter end on May 18, 2027.
When is the end of the first quarter in Great Bend Public Schools - USD 428 for 2026-2027?
The first quarter ends on October 16, 2026.
When is the end of the third quarter in Great Bend Public Schools - USD 428 for 2026-2027?
The third quarter ends on March 11, 2027.
When is graduation for Great Bend High School in 2026-2027?
Great Bend High School graduation is scheduled for May 16, 2027 at 5:00 pm.

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