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Kennewick School District WA Calendar 26-27

  • 2026/27
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The Kennewick School District 2026–27 school year runs from September 2, 2026 to June 17, 2027. Breaks include Thanksgiving break November 26-27, winter break December 21 - January 1, and spring break April 5-9. The table below lists all teacher workdays, early release days, and holidays. Download the PDF calendar, or read the FAQs.

School year starts Wed, Sep 2, 2026 First Day of School (Grades 1-6, 9-12) – First Wednesday Early Release (K-6)
School year ends Thu, Jun 17, 2027 Last Day of School – Special Early Release (K-11)
Next key date Wed, Sep 2, 2026 Counts down once the school year is under way

Kennewick School District 2026-27 calendar

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Kennewick School District 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
  • Early release / half day
  • Parent-teacher conference
  • Grading period / report cards
  • Graduation
  • Weather make-up day
  • Other scheduled date

August 2026

  • August 27, 2026 — Staff Professional Development Day
  • August 31, 2026 — Staff Professional Development Day

September 2026

  • September 1, 2026 — Staff Professional Development Day
  • September 2, 2026 — First Day of School (Grades 1-6, 9-12) – First Wednesday Early Release (K-6)
  • September 3, 2026 — First Day of School (Grades 7-8)
  • September 7, 2026 — No School (K-12) – Labor Day
  • September 16, 2026 — High School Early Release (9-12)

October 2026

  • October 9, 2026 — No School – Kindergarten Students Only (WAKIDS)
  • October 16, 2026 — Mid-Trimester (K-5)
  • October 23, 2026 — No School (K-12) – Staff Professional Day

November 2026

  • November 4, 2026 — High School Early Release (9-12)
  • November 6, 2026 — End of 1st Quarter (Grades 6-12)
  • November 11, 2026 — No School (K-12) – Veterans Day
  • November 13, 2026 — Special Early Release (K-5) – Report Card Prep
  • November 20, 2026 — Special Early Release (K-8) – Conferences, End of 1st Trimester

December 2026

  • December 9, 2026 — High School Early Release (9-12)
  • December 21, 2026 - January 1, 2027 — No School (K-12) – Winter Break

January 2027

  • December 21, 2026 - January 1, 2027 — No School (K-12) – Winter Break
  • January 13, 2027 — High School Early Release (9-12)
  • January 18, 2027 — No School (K-12) – Martin Luther King Jr. Day
  • January 27-29, 2027 — High School Finals (9-12)
  • January 29, 2027 — Special Early Release (Grades 6-12) – End of 1st Semester, Report Card Prep

February 2027

  • February 3, 2027 — High School Early Release (9-12)
  • February 12, 2027 — Special Early Release (K-12)
  • February 15, 2027 — No School (K-12) – Presidents’ Day
  • February 26, 2027 — No School (K-12) – Staff Professional Day

March 2027

  • March 3, 2027 — High School Early Release (9-12)
  • March 12, 2027 — Special Early Release (K-5) – End of 2nd Trimester, Report Card Prep
  • March 18-19, 2027 — Special Early Release (K-5) – Conferences
  • March 22, 2027 — No School (K-12) – Snow Make-Up Day if Needed
  • March 31, 2027 — High School Early Release (9-12)

April 2027

  • April 2, 2027 — End of 3rd Quarter (Grades 6-12)
  • April 5-9, 2027 — No School (K-12) – Spring Break

May 2027

  • May 7, 2027 — Mid-Trimester (K-5)
  • May 12, 2027 — High School Early Release (9-12)
  • May 28, 2027 — No School (K-12) – Snow Make-Up Day if Needed
  • May 31, 2027 — No School (K-12) – Memorial Day

June 2027

  • June 4, 2027 — Special Early Release (K-5) – Report Card Prep
  • June 10-12, 2027 — Graduation – Class of 2027
  • June 15-17, 2027 — High School Finals (9-12)
  • June 17, 2027 — Last Day of School – Special Early Release (K-11)

July 2027

Kennewick School District teacher and staff days 2026/27

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

  • August 27, 2026 Staff Professional Development Day District source
  • August 31, 2026 Staff Professional Development Day District source
  • September 1, 2026 Staff Professional Development Day District source
  • September 25, 2026 No School (K-12) – Staff Professional Day District source
  • October 23, 2026 No School (K-12) – Staff Professional Day District source
  • February 26, 2027 No School (K-12) – Staff Professional Day District source

Kennewick School District breaks and holidays

School is closed to students on these dates.

  • September 7, 2026 No School (K-12) – Labor Day Holiday
  • October 9, 2026 No School – Kindergarten Students Only (WAKIDS) Holiday
  • November 11, 2026 No School (K-12) – Veterans Day Holiday
  • November 26-27, 2026 No School (K-12) – Thanksgiving Break Break
  • December 21, 2026 - January 1, 2027 No School (K-12) – Winter Break Break
  • January 18, 2027 No School (K-12) – Martin Luther King Jr. Day Holiday
  • February 15, 2027 No School (K-12) – Presidents’ Day Holiday
  • April 5-9, 2027 No School (K-12) – Spring Break Break
  • May 31, 2027 No School (K-12) – Memorial Day Holiday

Your checked 2026/27 Kennewick School District planning calendar

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

Useful now46 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 February 2, 2026.
Full term dates table

Kennewick School District 2026–27 calendar dates

DateEvent
August 27, 2026Staff Professional Development Day
August 31, 2026Staff Professional Development Day
September 1, 2026Staff Professional Development Day
September 2, 2026First Day of School (Grades 1-6, 9-12) – First Wednesday Early Release (K-6)
September 3, 2026First Day of School (Grades 7-8)
September 7, 2026No School (K-12) – Labor Day
September 16, 2026High School Early Release (9-12)
September 25, 2026No School (K-12) – Staff Professional Day
September 30, 2026High School Early Release (9-12)
October 9, 2026No School – Kindergarten Students Only (WAKIDS)
October 16, 2026Mid-Trimester (K-5)
October 23, 2026No School (K-12) – Staff Professional Day
November 4, 2026High School Early Release (9-12)
November 6, 2026End of 1st Quarter (Grades 6-12)
November 11, 2026No School (K-12) – Veterans Day
November 13, 2026Special Early Release (K-5) – Report Card Prep
November 20, 2026Special Early Release (K-8) – Conferences, End of 1st Trimester
November 23, 2026No School (K-12) – Conferences
November 24, 2026Special Early Release (K-8) – Conferences
November 25, 2026Special Early Release (K-12)
November 26-27, 2026No School (K-12) – Thanksgiving Break
December 9, 2026High School Early Release (9-12)
December 21, 2026 - January 1, 2027No School (K-12) – Winter Break
January 13, 2027High School Early Release (9-12)
January 18, 2027No School (K-12) – Martin Luther King Jr. Day
January 27-29, 2027High School Finals (9-12)
January 29, 2027Special Early Release (Grades 6-12) – End of 1st Semester, Report Card Prep
February 3, 2027High School Early Release (9-12)
February 12, 2027Special Early Release (K-12)
February 15, 2027No School (K-12) – Presidents’ Day
February 26, 2027No School (K-12) – Staff Professional Day
March 3, 2027High School Early Release (9-12)
March 12, 2027Special Early Release (K-5) – End of 2nd Trimester, Report Card Prep
March 18-19, 2027Special Early Release (K-5) – Conferences
March 22, 2027No School (K-12) – Snow Make-Up Day if Needed
March 31, 2027High School Early Release (9-12)
April 2, 2027End of 3rd Quarter (Grades 6-12)
April 5-9, 2027No School (K-12) – Spring Break
May 7, 2027Mid-Trimester (K-5)
May 12, 2027High School Early Release (9-12)
May 28, 2027No School (K-12) – Snow Make-Up Day if Needed
May 31, 2027No School (K-12) – Memorial Day
June 4, 2027Special Early Release (K-5) – Report Card Prep
June 10-12, 2027Graduation – Class of 2027
June 15-17, 2027High School Finals (9-12)
June 17, 2027Last Day of School – Special Early Release (K-11)

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Kennewick School District calendar FAQs

When is the first day of school in Kennewick School District for the 2026-2027 school year?
The first day of school in Kennewick School District for the 2026-2027 school year is September 2, 2026 for grades 1–6 and 9–12. Grades 7–8 begin on September 3, 2026.
When is Spring Break in Kennewick School District for 2026-2027?
Spring Break in Kennewick School District runs from April 5 to April 9, 2027. Schools will be closed for all K–12 students during this period.
When is Christmas break in Kennewick School District?
Christmas break in Kennewick School District is part of the Winter Break, which begins on December 21, 2026 and continues through January 1, 2027.
When is Winter Break in Kennewick School District for 2026-2027?
Winter Break in Kennewick School District is scheduled from December 21, 2026 through January 1, 2027. Schools reopen after the New Year.
When is Thanksgiving break in Kennewick School District?
Thanksgiving break in Kennewick School District is on November 26 and November 27, 2026. Schools will be closed for all K–12 students.
When is the last day of school in Kennewick School District for 2026-2027?
The last day of school in Kennewick School District for the 2026-2027 school year is June 17, 2027. This will be a special early release day for grades K–11.
Are there any staff professional development days with no school in Kennewick School District?
Yes, Kennewick School District has several staff professional development days with no school, including August 27, August 31, September 1, September 25, October 23, and February 26 during the 2026-2027 school year.
Which holidays are observed as no-school days in Kennewick School District?
Kennewick School District observes major holidays such as Labor Day on September 7, 2026, Veterans Day on November 11, 2026, Martin Luther King Jr. Day on January 18, 2027, Presidents’ Day on February 15, 2027, and Memorial Day on May 31, 2027.

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