Chico Unified School District School Calendar 2026-2027

At a Glance

CUSD is an urban school district with 22 schools. For the 2026-2027 school year, classes begin August 13 and end June 3. This calendar includes 3 professional development days, 11 early-release or half days — useful to know when planning childcare.

Also known as CUSD.

Schools in Chico Unified School District

Bidwell Junior High (Middle)
Chapman Elementary (Elementary)
Chico Junior High (Middle)
Chico High (High)
Citrus Avenue Elementary (Elementary)
Fair View High (Continuation) (High)
Hooker Oak Elementary (Elementary)
Marigold Elementary (Elementary)
McManus (John A.) Elementary (Elementary)
Neal Dow Elementary (Elementary)
Parkview Elementary (Elementary)
Pleasant Valley High (High)
Rosedale Elementary (Elementary)
Shasta Elementary (Elementary)
Sierra View Elementary (Elementary)
Emma Wilson Elementary (Elementary)
Marsh (Harry M.) Junior High (Middle)
Oakdale (Other)
Little Chico Creek Elementary (Elementary)
Academy for Change (High)
Center for Alternative Learning (High)
Oak Bridge Academy (Other)

Chico Unified School District 2026-2027 School Calendar

All schools

2026-07-03 — July 4th Independence Day Observed (closed)
2026-09-07 — Labor Day (closed)
2026-10-27 — District-wide Staff Development Day (partial)
2026-11-11 — Veterans Day (closed)
2026-11-23 to 2026-11-27 — Thanksgiving Recess (closed)
2026-12-21 to 2027-01-01 — Winter Recess (closed)
2027-01-01 — New Year's Day (closed)
2027-01-18 — Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (closed)
2027-01-26 — District-wide Staff Development Day (partial)
2027-02-12 — Lincoln's Birthday Observed (closed)
2027-02-15 — Presidents' Day (closed)
2027-03-02 — District-wide Staff Development Day (partial)
2027-03-15 to 2027-03-19 — Spring Recess (closed)
2027-03-26 — Spring Travel Day (closed)
2027-03-29 — In lieu Admission Day (closed)
2027-05-31 — Memorial Day (closed)
2027-06-03 — Minimum Day for All Schools (partial)
2027-06-03 — Last Day of School (partial)

Middle Schools

2026-08-13 — Minimum Day for Middle Schools (partial)

Elementary and High Schools

2026-08-20 — First Day of School (in session)

Elementary Schools

2026-11-13 — Elementary Pupil Free Day (closed)
2026-11-16 to 2026-11-20 — Elementary Minimum Days (Parent-Teacher Conferences) (partial)
2026-12-18 — Secondary Pupil Free Day (Minimum day for elementary schools) (partial)
2026-11-06 — First Trimester End (in session)
2027-02-26 — Second Trimester End (in session)
2027-06-03 — Third Trimester End (in session)

Secondary Schools

2026-11-13 — Elementary Pupil Free Day (Full day for secondary schools) (in session)
2026-12-18 — Secondary Pupil Free Day (closed)
2026-12-18 — First Semester End (closed)
2027-06-03 — Second Semester End (in session)

Chico High School and Pleasant Valley High School

2026-12-14 to 2026-12-17 — Final Exams for CHS/PVHS (Minimum day for CHS/PVHS students) (partial)
2027-05-27 to 2027-05-28 — Final Exams for CHS/PVHS (Minimum day for CHS/PVHS students) (partial)
2027-06-01 to 2027-06-02 — Final Exams for CHS/PVHS (Minimum day for CHS/PVHS students) (partial)