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USD 315 COLBY PUBLIC SCHOOLS KS Calendar 26-27

  • 2026/27
  • Kansas
  • 14 teacher days

The USD 315 COLBY PUBLIC SCHOOLS 2026–27 school year runs from Aug 19, 2026 to May 12, 2027. Breaks include winter break Dec 21-31, spring break Mar 15-19, and fall break Nov 24-27. 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 School / Begin 1st Quarter
School year ends Wed, May 12, 2027 Seniors' Last Day of Classes
Next key date Wed, Aug 19, 2026 Counts down once the school year is under way

USD 315 COLBY PUBLIC SCHOOLS 2026-27 calendar

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USD 315 COLBY PUBLIC SCHOOLS 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 13, 2026 — Flex Work Day
  • Aug 14, 2026 — Staff Development (Licensed Staff)
  • Aug 17, 2026 — Staff Development (All Staff)
  • Aug 18, 2026 — Work Day
  • Aug 18, 2026 — PT Open House - CGS

September 2026

  • Sep 7, 2026 — Labor Day / No School
  • Sep 28, 2026 — GWAC Staff Development

October 2026

  • Oct 8, 2026 — End of 1st Quarter
  • Oct 9, 2026 — Work Day
  • Oct 12, 2026 — Begin 2nd Quarter
  • Oct 16, 2026 — Staff Development
  • Oct 22, 2026 — K-12 Parent/Teacher Conferences (4:00-7:30 PM)

November 2026

  • Nov 11, 2026 — Staff Development
  • Nov 23, 2026 — PT Comp Day
  • Nov 24-27, 2026 — Fall Break

December 2026

  • Dec 11, 2026 — Eagles Wrestling Invitational / GCHS Dismissed at 11:30 AM
  • Dec 17, 2026 — End of 2nd Quarter / 1st Semester
  • Dec 18, 2026 — Flex Work Day
  • Dec 21-31, 2026 — Winter Break

January 2027

  • Jan 1, 2027 — Winter Break
  • Jan 4, 2027 — Begin 3rd Quarter / First Day of 2nd Semester
  • Jan 18, 2027 — No School

February 2027

  • Feb 4, 2027 — K-12 Parent/Teacher Conferences (4:00-7:30 PM)
  • Feb 5, 2027 — K-12 Parent/Teacher Conferences (8:00 AM-12:00 PM)
  • Feb 12, 2027 — Voss Wrestling Invitational
  • Feb 19, 2027 — Staff Development

March 2027

  • Mar 11, 2027 — End of 3rd Quarter
  • Mar 12, 2027 — Flex Work Day
  • Mar 15-19, 2027 — Spring Break
  • Mar 22, 2027 — Begin 4th Quarter
  • Mar 23, 2027 — K-2 Parent Meeting

April 2027

  • Apr 2, 2027 — Kindergarten Readiness Event
  • Apr 29, 2027 — Kindergarten Readiness Visitation
  • Apr 30, 2027 — Staff Development

May 2027

  • May 3, 2027 — 8th Grade Parent/Teacher Transition Meetings
  • May 4, 2027 — 8th Grade Parent/Teacher Transition Meetings
  • May 12, 2027 — Seniors' Last Day of Classes
  • May 16, 2027 — CHS Graduation
  • May 20, 2027 — End of 4th Quarter / 2nd Semester

June 2027

July 2027

USD 315 COLBY PUBLIC SCHOOLS teacher and staff days 2026/27

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

  • Aug 13, 2026 Flex Work Day District source
  • Aug 14, 2026 Staff Development (Licensed Staff) District source
  • Aug 17, 2026 Staff Development (All Staff) District source
  • Aug 18, 2026 Work Day District source
  • Sep 28, 2026 GWAC Staff Development District source
  • Oct 9, 2026 Work Day District source
  • Oct 16, 2026 Staff Development District source
  • Nov 11, 2026 Staff Development District source
  • Dec 18, 2026 Flex Work Day District source
  • Feb 19, 2027 Staff Development District source
  • Mar 12, 2027 Flex Work Day District source
  • Apr 30, 2027 Staff Development District source
  • May 20, 2027 Work Day (1/2 Day Afternoon) District source
  • May 21, 2027 Work Day District source

USD 315 COLBY PUBLIC SCHOOLS breaks and holidays

School is closed to students on these dates.

  • Sep 7, 2026 Labor Day / No School Holiday
  • Nov 24-27, 2026 Fall Break Break
  • Dec 21-31, 2026 Winter Break Break
  • Jan 1, 2027 Winter Break Break
  • Jan 18, 2027 No School Holiday
  • Mar 15-19, 2027 Spring Break Break
  • Mar 26, 2027 No School Holiday
  • Mar 29, 2027 No School Holiday

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Useful now49 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 July 10, 2026.
Full term dates table

USD 315 COLBY PUBLIC SCHOOLS 2026–27 calendar dates

DateEvent
Aug 13, 2026Flex Work Day
Aug 14, 2026Staff Development (Licensed Staff)
Aug 17, 2026Staff Development (All Staff)
Aug 18, 2026Work Day
Aug 18, 2026PT Open House - CGS
Aug 18, 2026PT Open House - CHS
Aug 19, 2026First Day of School / Begin 1st Quarter
Aug 19, 2026Grade 1 Parent/Teacher Conferences (PM)
Aug 19-25, 2026Kindergarten Parent/Teacher Conferences (AM)
Sep 7, 2026Labor Day / No School
Sep 28, 2026GWAC Staff Development
Oct 8, 2026End of 1st Quarter
Oct 9, 2026Work Day
Oct 12, 2026Begin 2nd Quarter
Oct 16, 2026Staff Development
Oct 22, 2026K-12 Parent/Teacher Conferences (4:00-7:30 PM)
Oct 23, 2026K-12 Parent/Teacher Conferences (8:00 AM-12:00 PM)
Nov 11, 2026Staff Development
Nov 23, 2026PT Comp Day
Nov 24-27, 2026Fall Break
Dec 11, 2026Eagles Wrestling Invitational / GCHS Dismissed at 11:30 AM
Dec 17, 2026End of 2nd Quarter / 1st Semester
Dec 18, 2026Flex Work Day
Dec 21-31, 2026Winter Break
Jan 1, 2027Winter Break
Jan 4, 2027Begin 3rd Quarter / First Day of 2nd Semester
Jan 18, 2027No School
Feb 4, 2027K-12 Parent/Teacher Conferences (4:00-7:30 PM)
Feb 5, 2027K-12 Parent/Teacher Conferences (8:00 AM-12:00 PM)
Feb 12, 2027Voss Wrestling Invitational
Feb 19, 2027Staff Development
Mar 11, 2027End of 3rd Quarter
Mar 12, 2027Flex Work Day
Mar 15-19, 2027Spring Break
Mar 22, 2027Begin 4th Quarter
Mar 23, 2027K-2 Parent Meeting
Mar 26, 2027No School
Mar 29, 2027No School
Apr 2, 2027Kindergarten Readiness Event
Apr 29, 2027Kindergarten Readiness Visitation
Apr 30, 2027Staff Development
May 3, 20278th Grade Parent/Teacher Transition Meetings
May 4, 20278th Grade Parent/Teacher Transition Meetings
May 12, 2027Seniors' Last Day of Classes
May 16, 2027CHS Graduation
May 20, 2027End of 4th Quarter / 2nd Semester
May 20, 2027Students Dismissed at 11:30 AM
May 20, 2027Work Day (1/2 Day Afternoon)
May 21, 2027Work Day

USD 315 COLBY PUBLIC SCHOOLS Calendar 26-27 Revised FAQs

When is the first day of school in USD 315 COLBY PUBLIC SCHOOLS for the 2026-2027 school year?
The first day of school for students in USD 315 COLBY PUBLIC SCHOOLS is August 19, 2026. This date also marks the beginning of the first quarter.
When is Spring Break in USD 315 COLBY PUBLIC SCHOOLS for 2026-2027?
Spring Break is scheduled from March 15 through March 19, 2027. Students return to school on March 22, 2027.
When is Christmas Break in USD 315 COLBY PUBLIC SCHOOLS for 2026-2027?
Christmas Break begins on December 21, 2026 and continues through January 1, 2027. Students return on January 4, 2027.
When is Winter Break in USD 315 COLBY PUBLIC SCHOOLS for 2026-2027?
Winter Break is observed from December 21, 2026, through January 1, 2027, with classes resuming on January 4, 2027.
When is Thanksgiving Break in USD 315 COLBY PUBLIC SCHOOLS for 2026-2027?
Thanksgiving (Fall Break) is scheduled from November 24 through November 27, 2026. There is also a PT Comp Day on November 23, 2026.
What is the last day of school in USD 315 COLBY PUBLIC SCHOOLS for the 2026-2027 school year?
The last day of school for students is May 20, 2027. Students will be dismissed at 11:30 AM.
When does the second quarter begin in USD 315 COLBY PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
The second quarter begins on October 12, 2026, following the end of the first quarter on October 8.
When does the second semester begin in USD 315 COLBY PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
The second semester begins on January 4, 2027, which is also the start of the third quarter.
When are Parent-Teacher Conferences in USD 315 COLBY PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
Parent-Teacher Conferences are scheduled for October 22-23, 2026 and February 4-5, 2027. Kindergarten and Grade 1 conferences are also held during August.
When are Staff Development Days in USD 315 COLBY PUBLIC SCHOOLS during 2026-2027?
Staff Development Days are scheduled on August 14, August 17, September 28, October 16, November 11, February 19, and April 30, 2027.
When does the first semester end in USD 315 COLBY PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
The first semester ends on December 17, 2026. A Flex Work Day follows on December 18 before Winter Break begins.
When is graduation for USD 315 COLBY PUBLIC SCHOOLS in 2027?
CHS Graduation is scheduled for May 16, 2027.

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USD 315 COLBY PUBLIC SCHOOLS calendar FAQs

When is the first day of school in USD 315 COLBY PUBLIC SCHOOLS for the 2026-2027 school year?
The first day of school for students in USD 315 COLBY PUBLIC SCHOOLS is August 19, 2026. This date also marks the beginning of the first quarter.
When is Spring Break in USD 315 COLBY PUBLIC SCHOOLS for 2026-2027?
Spring Break is scheduled from March 15 through March 19, 2027. Students return to school on March 22, 2027.
When is Christmas Break in USD 315 COLBY PUBLIC SCHOOLS for 2026-2027?
Christmas Break begins on December 21, 2026 and continues through January 1, 2027. Students return on January 4, 2027.
When is Winter Break in USD 315 COLBY PUBLIC SCHOOLS for 2026-2027?
Winter Break is observed from December 21, 2026, through January 1, 2027, with classes resuming on January 4, 2027.
When is Thanksgiving Break in USD 315 COLBY PUBLIC SCHOOLS for 2026-2027?
Thanksgiving (Fall Break) is scheduled from November 24 through November 27, 2026. There is also a PT Comp Day on November 23, 2026.
What is the last day of school in USD 315 COLBY PUBLIC SCHOOLS for the 2026-2027 school year?
The last day of school for students is May 20, 2027. Students will be dismissed at 11:30 AM.
When does the second quarter begin in USD 315 COLBY PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
The second quarter begins on October 12, 2026, following the end of the first quarter on October 8.
When does the second semester begin in USD 315 COLBY PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
The second semester begins on January 4, 2027, which is also the start of the third quarter.
When are Parent-Teacher Conferences in USD 315 COLBY PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
Parent-Teacher Conferences are scheduled for October 22-23, 2026 and February 4-5, 2027. Kindergarten and Grade 1 conferences are also held during August.
When are Staff Development Days in USD 315 COLBY PUBLIC SCHOOLS during 2026-2027?
Staff Development Days are scheduled on August 14, August 17, September 28, October 16, November 11, February 19, and April 30, 2027.
When does the first semester end in USD 315 COLBY PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
The first semester ends on December 17, 2026. A Flex Work Day follows on December 18 before Winter Break begins.
When is graduation for USD 315 COLBY PUBLIC SCHOOLS in 2027?
CHS Graduation is scheduled for May 16, 2027.

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