Cartwright Elementary District School Calendar 2026-2027

At a Glance

CSD is an urban school district with 23 schools. For the 2026-2027 school year, classes begin August 4 and end May 21. The district has said a complete 2026-2027 calendar — including grading period end dates — will be published soon. This calendar includes 3 early-release or half days — useful to know when planning childcare.

Source: Cartwright Elementary District (4282)

Also known as CSD.

Schools in Cartwright Elementary District

Cartwright School (Elementary)
Charles W. Harris School (Elementary)
Desert Sands Academy of Mass Communication & Journalism (Middle)
Estrella Middle School (Middle)
Frank Borman School (Elementary)
Glenn L. Downs Social Sciences Academy (Elementary)
Heatherbrae School (Elementary)
Holiday Park School (Elementary)
John F. Long (Elementary)
Justine Spitalny STE3AM School (Elementary)
Palm Lane (Elementary)
Peralta School (Elementary)
Starlight Park College Preparatory and Community School (Elementary)
Sunset School (Elementary)
Byron A. Barry School (Prekindergarten)
Tomahawk School (Elementary)
Cartwright Early Childhood Center (Prekindergarten)
G. Frank Davidson (Elementary)
Marc T. Atkinson Middle School & Gifted Academy (Middle)
Bret R. Tarver Leadership Academy (Elementary)
Raul H. Castro Middle School: Academy of Fine Arts (Middle)
Manuel Pena Jr. School (Elementary)
Cartwright Virtual Academy (Elementary)

Cartwright Elementary District 2026-2027 School Calendar

All schools

Date to be confirmed — Teacher In-Service Days (end of July and early August) (closed)
2026-08-04 — First Day of School for Students (in session)
2026-09-07 — Labor Day (closed)
2026-10-01 to 2026-10-02 — Parent-Teacher Conferences (Half Days) — Fall (partial)
2026-10-05 to 2026-10-09 — Fall Recess (closed)
2026-11-25 to 2026-11-27 — Thanksgiving Recess (closed)
2026-12-21 to 2027-01-01 — Winter Recess (closed)
2027-01-18 — MLK/Civil Rights Day (closed)
2027-02-15 — Presidents' Day (closed)
2027-03-04 to 2027-03-05 — Parent-Teacher Conferences (Half Days) — Spring (partial)
2027-03-08 to 2027-03-12 — Spring Recess (closed)
2027-05-21 — Last Day of School / Half Day for Students (partial)