Washington Elementary School District School Calendar 2026-2027

At a Glance

WESD is an urban school district with 33 schools. For the 2026-2027 school year, classes begin August 10 and end May 25. The district has said a complete 2026-2027 calendar — including early dismissal dates — will be published soon. This calendar includes 4 early-release or half days — useful to know when planning childcare.

Source: Washington Elementary School District

Also known as WESD.

Schools in Washington Elementary School District

Abraham Lincoln Traditional School (Elementary)
Acacia Elementary School (Elementary)
Alta Vista Elementary School (Elementary)
Arroyo Elementary School (Elementary)
Cactus Wren Elementary School (Elementary)
Chaparral Elementary School (Elementary)
Cholla Middle School (Middle)
Desert Foothills Middle School (Middle)
Desert View Elementary School (Elementary)
Ironwood Elementary School (Elementary)
Lakeview Elementary School (Elementary)
Lookout Mountain School (Elementary)
Manzanita Elementary School (Elementary)
Maryland Elementary School (Elementary)
Moon Mountain School (Elementary)
Mountain View Elementary School (Elementary)
Ocotillo School (Elementary)
Orangewood School (Elementary)
Palo Verde Middle School (Middle)
Richard E Miller School (Elementary)
Roadrunner Elementary School (Elementary)
Royal Palm Middle School (Middle)
Sahuaro School (Elementary)
Shaw Butte School (Elementary)
Sunburst School (Elementary)
Sunnyslope Elementary School (Elementary)
Sunset School (Elementary)
Tumbleweed Elementary School (Elementary)
Washington Elementary School (Elementary)
John Jacobs Elementary School (Elementary)
Sweetwater School (Elementary)
Mountain Sky Middle School (Middle)
Washington Elementary School District Online Learning Academ (Elementary)

Washington Elementary School District 2026-2027 School Calendar

All schools

2026-08-10 — First Day of School for Students (in session)
2026-08-12 — Early Release Day (partial)
2026-08-19 — Early Release Day (partial)
2026-08-26 — Early Release Day (partial)
2026-09-02 — Early Release Day (partial)
2026-09-07 — Labor Day Holiday (closed)
2026-10-13 to 2026-10-16 — Fall Break (Indigenous Peoples' Day - Monday, October 12, normal school day) (closed)
2026-10-12 — Indigenous Peoples' Day - normal school day (in session)
2026-11-11 — Veterans Day Holiday (closed)
2026-11-26 — Thanksgiving Day (closed)
2026-11-27 — Native American Heritage Day (closed)
2026-12-21 to 2027-01-01 — Winter Break (closed)
2027-01-04 — Teacher Work Day, No Students (closed)
2027-01-18 — Martin Luther King Day (closed)
2027-02-15 — Presidents Day Holiday (closed)
2027-03-15 to 2027-03-19 — Spring Break (closed)
2027-04-30 — April Break (closed)
2027-05-25 — Last Day of School for Students (in session)
2027-05-26 — Teacher Work Day, No Students (closed)