Official School Calendar for Academic Year 2026–2027
Rochester School District WA 2026–27 calendar dates
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| August 26-27, 2026 | Teacher Work Day |
| September 1, 2026 | All Staff Day |
| September 2, 2026 | First Day of Classes |
| September 2-4, 2026 | Success Conferences |
| September 7, 2026 | Labor Day |
| October 19-23, 2026 | Conferences (1/2 Day) |
| November 2, 2026 | Teacher Work Day (No School) |
| November 4, 2026 | End of First Quarter |
| November 11, 2026 | Veterans Day |
| November 25, 2026 | Thanksgiving Break (1/2 Day) |
| November 26-27, 2026 | Thanksgiving Break |
| December 18, 2026 | Winter Break (1/2 Day) |
| December 21, 2026 - January 1, 2027 | Winter Break |
| January 18, 2027 | MLK Jr. Day |
| January 28, 2027 | End of First Semester |
| January 29, 2027 | Semester Break (Possible Snow Make-Up Day) |
| February 15-16, 2027 | Mid-Winter Break (Possible Snow Make-Up Day) |
| March 29 - April 2, 2027 | Conferences (1/2 Day) |
| April 5-9, 2027 | Spring Break |
| April 13, 2027 | End of Third Quarter |
| May 31, 2027 | Memorial Day |
| June 15, 2027 | Last Day of School |
Rochester School District #401 Calendar FAQ 2026-2027
When is the first day of school in Rochester School District #401 for 2026-2027?
The first day of classes for the 2026-2027 school year is September 2, 2026.
When is spring break 26-27 in Rochester School District #401?
Spring break for the 2026-2027 year is scheduled for April 5-9, 2027.
When is Christmas/Winter break 26-27 in Rochester School District #401?
Winter Break begins with a half-day dismissal on December 18, 2026, and runs from December 21, 2026, through January 1, 2027.
When is Thanksgiving break in Rochester School District #401?
Thanksgiving Break starts with a half-day on November 25, followed by no school on November 26-27, 2026.
When is the last day of school in Rochester School District #401?
The last day of school for the 2026-2027 academic year is June 15, 2027.
When is Mid-Winter Break in Rochester School District #401?
Mid-Winter Break is scheduled for February 15-16, 2027. Note that these are also listed as possible snow make-up days.
When does the first semester end?
The first semester ends on January 28, 2027, followed by a Semester Break on January 29, 2027.
What are ACT Early Release days?
ACT stands for Academic Collaboration Time. On these days, students are released 75 minutes early (RPS/GMES at 2:15, RMS at 12:55, and RHS at 1:10).
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