Dry Creek Joint Elementary School District School Calendar 2026-2027

At a Glance

DCJEUSD is a suburban school district with 10 schools. The first day of school is August 6. The 2026–2027 school year marks Dry Creek Joint Elementary School District's 150th anniversary, having been established in 1876 with just a few students in a single schoolhouse. This calendar includes 3 professional development days, 33 early-release or half days — useful to know when planning childcare.

Also known as DCJEUSD.

Schools in Dry Creek Joint Elementary School District

Antelope Crossing Middle (Middle)
Quail Glen Elementary (Elementary)
Olive Grove Elementary (Elementary)
Silverado Middle (Middle)
Heritage Oak Elementary (Elementary)
Antelope Meadows Elementary (Elementary)
Coyote Ridge Elementary (Elementary)
Barrett Ranch Elementary (Elementary)
Creekview Ranch (Elementary)
Dry Creek Connections Academy (Elementary)

Dry Creek Joint Elementary School District 2026-2027 School Calendar

All schools

2026-08-04 — Staff Development Day/No School (closed)
2026-08-05 — Teacher Work Day/No School (closed)
2026-08-06 — First Day of School (in session)
2026-08-11 — Back to School Night (Middle School) (in session)
2026-08-12 — Back to School Night (Elementary School / K8 School) (in session)
2026-08-10 — PLC Early Release Day (partial)
2026-08-17 — PLC Early Release Day (partial)
2026-08-24 — PLC Early Release Day (partial)
2026-08-31 — PLC Early Release Day (partial)
2026-09-14 — PLC Early Release Day (partial)
2026-09-21 — Staff Development Day/No School (closed)
2026-09-28 — PLC Early Release Day (partial)
2026-10-05 — PLC Early Release Day (partial)
2026-10-09 — Mid-Semester Progress Report (in session)
2026-10-12 to 2026-10-16 — Parent/Guardian Conferences/Minimum Day Bell Schedule (partial)
2026-10-19 — PLC Early Release Day (partial)
2026-10-26 — PLC Early Release Day (partial)
2026-11-02 — PLC Early Release Day (partial)
2026-11-09 — PLC Early Release Day (partial)
2026-11-11 — Veterans Day - School Not in Session (closed)
2026-11-16 — PLC Early Release Day (partial)
2026-11-23 to 2026-11-27 — Thanksgiving Break (closed)
2026-11-30 — PLC Early Release Day (partial)
2026-12-07 — PLC Early Release Day (partial)
2026-12-14 — PLC Early Release Day (partial)
2026-12-18 — End of 1st Semester (in session)
2026-12-21 to 2027-01-01 — Winter Break (closed)
2027-01-04 — PLC Early Release Day (partial)
2027-01-11 — PLC Early Release Day (partial)
2027-01-18 — Dr. Martin Luther King Day - School Not in Session (closed)
2027-01-25 — PLC Early Release Day (partial)
2027-02-01 — PLC Early Release Day (partial)
2027-02-08 — PLC Early Release Day (partial)
2027-02-15 — Washington's Birthday - School Not in Session (closed)
2027-02-16 to 2027-02-18 — February Break (closed)
2027-02-19 — Lincoln's Birthday (Observed) - School Not in Session (closed)
2027-02-22 — PLC Early Release Day (partial)
2027-03-01 — Staff Development Day/No School (closed)
2027-03-08 — PLC Early Release Day (partial)
2027-03-12 — Mid-Semester Progress Report (in session)
2027-03-15 — PLC Early Release Day (partial)
2027-03-16 — Open House Night (Middle School) (in session)
2027-03-17 — Open House Night (Elementary School / K8) (in session)
2027-03-22 to 2027-04-02 — Spring Break (closed)
2027-04-05 — PLC Early Release Day (partial)
2027-04-12 — PLC Early Release Day (partial)
2027-04-19 — PLC Early Release Day (partial)
2027-04-26 — PLC Early Release Day (partial)
2027-05-03 — PLC Early Release Day (partial)
2027-05-10 — PLC Early Release Day (partial)
2027-05-17 — PLC Early Release Day (partial)
2027-05-24 — PLC Early Release Day (partial)
2027-05-31 — Memorial Day - School Not in Session (closed)
2027-06-03 — Last Day of School (Minimum Day Bell Schedule) (partial)
2027-06-04 — Teacher Work Day/No School (closed)